Design & Materials List

We will begin production next class. Ms. Kent and I will be heading to 25 de Marco to
pick up supplies we don't have, so it's important that you have the materials needed listed here.

For the next steps, it’s important to clearly show the design & what materials you would like.

PLEASE ADD A DOCUMENT TO THE SHARED FOLDER (HERE is the link.)

1. Take a photo/screenshot of your design (with the feedback applied) & add it here
2. Afterward, make a DETAILED MATERIALS LIST of each item you will need to

make your costume a reality!

Due Tuesday -- 8:00 am.

For example:

Part 1: Design

Part 2: Materials Needed

1. White cotton dress shirt
2. Black neck tie
3. Large Safety Pins (to decorate the tie)
4. Red/green plaid schoolgirl skirt
5. White and black tulle skirt
6. Black leather combat boots
7. Hoop earrings
8. Flowery backpack
9. Barbie doll

Elevator Pitch -- Costume Design

For Friday, you need to complete your ideas for a Costume Design. Using your sketch book, you should have a detailed sketch that outlines the following:

Your costume should:

• Show the details of your design, including hair & make-up
• Meet the requirements of the script
• Give hints to the audience about the character and his/her personality
• Utilize the Director's Concept -- TRANSFORMING the MUNDANE TO MAGICAL! 
• Incorporate meaningful Design Elements (colors, lines, patterns, shapes, fit) 
• Be practical.  We can actually find the materials to make/build the costume. 
• Be safe for the actor to use. 

Elevator Pitch: Link to worksheet

On Friday, each designer will have the amount of time it takes to leave the classroom, go down the elevator to the first floor and return to the classroom to explain your concept for the costume production. The director will ask you the following questions: 

• Describe the design & your intentions as a designer. How have you used inspiration from visual research?
•  What are the elements of your design? Why did you choose to use these design elements? How do these give clues about your character?
• How does your design meet the requirements of the script/story and the character?
• How does your design meet the requirements from the Director? (Director’s Concept “Transforming the Mundane to Magical”?)
• How are you planning on making this piece?
• What materials will you need? How will we get these materials?
• How are you ensuring safety of the actors?
• Are there any limitations you have due to time or budget?
• Other questions or concerns?

Mundane Cinderella
Designed by: Isabel Park
Actor: Sofia Pricolo

Magical Cinderella Transformation
Designed by: Isabel Park
Actor: Sofia Pricolo

Alice -- Visual Research

I would like to share some of the inspirational images I have created throughout the process. LINK

Take some time to add some visual research for your character. This includes looking at the ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS from Lewis Carroll, along with research about the different animals

Homework:
Find 6-10 inspirational images (including some from the original drawings). Be sure to include this in your Inspirational Notebook! Include written explanation of your choices!

Alice in Wonderland Important Links

Here are a few of the links that you will need for designing the costumes for this unit: 

1) Script

2) Songs

3) Link to Character Information Sheet: Please complete with YOUR character's information!

Set Design Examples

In every set design, the designer is trying to give clues to the audience about the space. Most often, these clues give you an understanding of:

*The Place -- Where exactly is the story taking place?
*The Time
    a) Era -- Is it set in the future? In a historical period? In contemporary times?
    b) Time of Day / Season
* The Mood -- How does it feel to be in this place?

Here are some of the set designs for you to analyze. LINK HERE.

Inspiration Notebook: 
In order to build your repertoire of Theatrical Set Design, I'd like you do some Visual Research in which you find sets that are interesting and intriguing. These can be from shows that you've seen (or not). Just be sure to include the correct citation.

Be sure to include an explanation as to why you were inspired to choose this particular set and what stands out for you. Label each image according to which criteria you used.  

Ensure that the images are in the LARGEST setting possible (without overtaking the whole page).  Each piece must must include the following citing information: 

1) Source (What website did you get it from?)

2) Title of the Play that the Set Design 

*3) Theatre Company that produced the play

*4) Set Designer

*5) Date of Production

You can find the images anywhere, but here is a link to Set Designers may be helpful (but be aware that you might need to click around): Theatre Links. 

Try to find 10 Sets that meet the following criteria:

1) Set that clearly demonstrates MOOD
2) Set that excels with its use of a strong COLOR SCHEME
3) Set that uses LIGHT (and/or Shadow) to set the stage

4) Set that with a strong sense of LINES
5) Set that uses TEXTURE effectively

6) Set that clearly marks MODERN REALITY  (REALISM)

7) Set that show the REALITY of a HISTORICAL TIME PERIOD (REALISM)
8) Set that shows an ABSTRACT idea or CONCEPT (SYMBOLIC)

9) 2 sets that you particularly enjoy 

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FOR EXAMPLE: 

"Medea" designed by Richard Finkelstein for James Mason University's production in 2007
(Image courtesy of: rfdesigns.org)

Abstract Design: This is an abstract design because the broken tiles, along with the gauzy background is not realistic. I really appreciate this design because it puts in a place, with space to work in without being a realistic. The tiles suggest a Mediterranean locale-- Greece? One assumes with the Greek myth of Medea this is Greece. The broken pieces and fractured stage also suggests that the time period is turbulent and falling apart.  I'm sure it was an extremely time consuming process to realize (especially the design within the tiles). 

Professional Costume Videos

For fun, check out the videos of from the professional productions -- Wicked, Lion King and Shrek:

Shrek Costumes:

Wicked Costumes:


Costume Maintenance:

Lion King Costumes: