Ms. Martha Marking
THR 2220 Production Techniques: Costume
Department of Theatre and Dance
Fall 2001
markngma@appstate.edu


Date  Material Reading
Aug.
15
Introduction of Course and Syllabus
17 Costuming as a Profession 
Equipment: Sewing Machines
p. 1-34
p. 183-192
Handout
20 Shop Organization and Policies/Safety 
Theatre Fundamentals: Costume Video
Running crew assignments
p. 35-58 
22 Fabrics and Notion Preparation 
Alterations 
Basic Construction Techniques 

 

p. 59-62
p. 81-83 
p. 164-169
p. 171-172
p. 248-268
p. 213-217
p. 222
24 *Seams p. 192-194
p. 197-199
Handout
27 *Seams
29 *Seam Finishes p. 195-196
  31 *Seam Finishes
Sept. 4 Off-Labor Day
5 *Joining Techniques p. 196-197
p. 211-212
7 *Shaping Devices p. 204-206
10  *Handstitches and Hemming Stitches p. 173-177
p. 180-182
12 *Handstitches and Hemming Stitches  
14 Off-USITT-SE Master Class
17 *Handstitches and Hemming Stitches
*Closures (Hook and eye tape not included) 
p. 177-180
p. 210
p. 222-227
19 *Closures
21 *Closures
24 Costume Construction in Class-Group #1
26 Costume Construction in Class-Group #2
  28 Dye Types/Dyeing
p. 269-280
Handouts
Oct. 1 Fabric Modification/manipulation
p. 90-91
p. 281-286
3 Facings, Interfacings, Linings 
Sample Notebooks Due!!!
p. 169-171
p. 220-221
p. 237-238
5 Vivier Shoe Video 
Costume Accessories/Properties: 
Hats 
Shoes and Footwear 
Masks and Armor 
Accessories 
Jewelry 
Belts 
Neckwear 
p. 366
p. 287-288
p. 303-324
p. 325-328
p. 372-388
p. 349-361
p. 368-372
p. 361-366
p. 372
p. 328-340
p. 341-349
8 Pattern Markings and Layouts
Patterning Methods 
Flat Patterning on Computer
Handout
p. 94-106
p. 130-134
p. 161-163
10 Pattern Development Video
Measurements
p. 106-115(women)
p. 126-129(men)
p. 114-115(men)
12 Drafting in class: Bring pencils, calculators and measurement sheets 
15 Pattern Development Video-Flat Patterning p. 119-125
p. 138-148
p. 151-156
17 Off-Fall Break  
19 Off-Fall Break
22 Sloper Layout and Stitching

p. 115-119
p. 244-247
Handout

24 Flat Patterning Demonstration
  26 Sloper Fittings 
Slopers Due!!!
29

Finding, Pulling, Renting, Buying Review for Exam

Handouts
  31 CONSTRUCTION EXAM
Nov. 2 Off-NCTC
5

Review Exam Results
Construction Projects Due!!!

7

Costume History: Fads, Fashion andClassics-Video
Fashion Theories

Handouts
9 Egyptians, Greeks, Romans
12 Byzantine, Early Medieval, Late Medieval
14 Romanesque, Renaissance, Elizabethan
16 Cavalier, Baroque, Rococo
19 Empire, Romantic, Crinoline
21 Off-Thanksgiving Break
23 Off-Thanksgiving Break
26 Bustle, 1890's, 1900's
28 1910's, 1920's, 1930's
  30 1940's, 1950's, 1960's
Dec. 3 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and beyond
5 Review for History Exam
8 COSTUME HISTORY EXAM
Saturday: 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.