Design Write Up

You should include the following information in your write up:

*Describe your character, both as a superhero and alter-ego. Describe the powers they have and their weakness. 

*Describe each of your designs clearly so that the words match the design

*Explain the specific choices that you made and WHY you made these choices (use your planning sheet!)

*Reflect on the overall strengths & weaknesses of the design and what you took away from creating these two designs. 

(after production)

*Describe the production process with creating the costume 

Here's a link to a sample Costume Design Write Up.

Costume Summative

Part 1-- Design
Create a complete costume design for your both:
1) SUPERHERO/SIDE-KICK/VILLIAN and...
2)  ALTER-EGO that incorporates meaningful:

• Visual Research
• Color Scheme 
• Design Elements (Fit/Shape, Texture , Line, Symbolism)
• Connection to the other team designs 
• At least one prop 

Part 2--Write Up
Through your written explanation be able to explain the specific choices and how they were incorporated into your design.

Part 3 -- Realized Design

Costume Design Rubric

In Class:
Monday -- Finalizing designs
Wednesday -- Using the costume room to realize your design
Friday -- Final due at the end of class! 

Symbolism in Costumes

What is a symbol?

What symbol do you see here? What does it represent?

What do you think the super powers here represent? 

Color Schemes in Costumes - Day 2

What role does COLOR play in costumes? 

(Class Discussion): What color costumes might you use for the following characters?  Why?

• A scientist in the Sahara Desert
• A scientist in the Amazon ForestRoyalty
• A strong main character who has a loud personality
• A calm, soothing therapist
• A prisoner who has broken out
• A couple attending an elegant dinner party

What do you notice about these costumes? How does color play a role in the costumes and story? 

Strong use of Color to bring the OZ characters together in "Wicked"
Source: wickedtour.co.uk

What about COLOR SCHEMES? 

Use of Complementary Colors:
These are colors that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. The use of complementary colors creates a strong contrast, for those who are wanting to stand out!

Complementary Colors:

Red & Green

Blue & Orange

Yellow & Purple

Complementary Colors Scheme (courtesy of: appleandpearwardrobe.com)

Strong choices with an accent choice. Looks well put together.

Split Complementary Scheme: 

Split-Complementary Color Scheme for Fish
Seussical The Musical

Use of Analogous Colors--This is when you use 3 colors that are next to one another in the color wheel. This helps to create a balanced, yet put-together look.

Analogous Colors:

Analogous color costumes for Whoville Citizens
Seussical The Musical

Monochromatic Scheme: 

This color scheme helps to create a strong connection with the color and its symbolism, without overwhelming the eye. 

Paper Dolls (Individual Work)

For your three paper dolls, develop three alter-egos for your superheroes, sidekicks & villains.
Using your character descriptions, create a color design for the character. You must use three of the four color schemes: 

1. Monochromatic
2. Complementary OR Split Complementary
3. Analogous

Make sure you are able to justify WHY you chose each color and color scheme. What does this color shows about his/her personality.

Superhero Groups: 
1) Share your Alter-Ego Paper Dolls with your group.
2) Discuss what colors you think the color schemes should be for each character. In what ways will they complement / contrast one another?

Individual Superhero Costume: 
Using your knowledge of color schemes, symbolism along with the conversations you had in your groups, add color to your superhero/sidekick/villain costume. (If you don't finish this is homework.)

Use of Color in Costumes - Day 1

Many times designers will use color to create an association with that color to a concept or mood. There are some physiological and cultural meanings and symbolism for color. For example:

Red Mood Board courtesy of: advocate-art.com

What words do we associate with the color red?

Think about: What does each color symbolize?

Click for Link to International Color Symbolism

THINK ABOUT:
What is something interesting you learned, realized or pondered from watching this video?
What is one thing that this video made you wonder about regarding color and design?

Inspiration Notebook

Here's the link to the Class Inspiration Notebook.

Please make a copy with your name and share with Ms. Grimes via email!

Costume Design Analysis

Link to Costume Slide Show

Shazam!

The Unconventional Superhero!

Superhero Color Schemes

Superheroes

Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Rio Olympics' Opening Ceremony is an amazing use of design, imagery and intenionality. How were they able to convey ideas in such a large space? (Start at 18:00)