Dressing Up: Key Terminology in Costume Design

Dressing Up: Key Terminology in Costume Design

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and define key terms in costume design.

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What do you already know about key terminology in costume design?

Costume Design

Costume design is the creation of clothing and accessories to represent a character or period in a production.

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Silhouette

Silhouette refers to the overall shape of a costume, including its length, width, and fit.

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Texture

Texture refers to the surface quality of a fabric, including its smoothness, roughness, and shine.

This slide introduces the term 'texture'. Ask students to describe the texture of different fabrics they have seen in costumes.

Color

Color is an important aspect of costume design, as it can convey emotions, themes, and character traits.

This slide introduces the role of color in costume design. Ask students to give examples of colors they associate with certain emotions or characters.

Accessories

Accessories are items that complement a costume, such as hats, jewelry, and shoes.

This slide introduces the term 'accessories'. Ask students to describe the accessories worn by a character in a film or play they have seen.

Period Costume

A period costume is a costume that reflects the clothing of a certain historical era.

This slide introduces the term 'period costume'. Ask students to give examples of period costumes they have seen in films or plays.

Character Costume

A character costume is a costume that reflects the personality, occupation, and background of a character.

This slide introduces the term 'character costume'. Ask students to describe the costume of a character they admire or dislike.

Conclusion

Now that you know these key terms, you can better understand and appreciate the art of costume design in film and theater.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.