Shopping, Styling, and the Culture of Costume

This course will examine the practical world of costume and clothing. We will discuss the practice and techniques of shopping for TV, film and theatre, and how to use shopping as a tool for design. We will also explore the ways culture influences how we see clothes in relation to character. Practical projects will include script analysis, visual research, shopping, and exploring closets and costume stocks. We will talk to professional shoppers and stylists to understand better what it is like to work in these fields. The final project will allow students to show their ingenuity and explore design in this very practical, but very creative way!