Module #1 Introduction to Costume Design Overview of the course, importance of costume design in performance, and key concepts
Module #2 Ancient Civilizations Costume design in ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt
Module #3 Medieval and Renaissance Europe Costume design during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including armor, royal attire, and folk clothing
Module #4 The 17th and 18th Centuries Development of haute couture, courtly attire, and the rise of fashionable clothing
Module #5 The 19th Century Industrial Revolution, mass production, and the impact on costume design
Module #6 Early 20th Century:Art Nouveau and Art Deco Influence of art movements on costume design, including flapper culture and the Roaring Twenties
Module #7 Hollywoods Golden Age The impact of movie costume design on popular culture, 1920s-1960s
Module #8 1960s and 1970s:Counterculture and Rebellion Influence of youth culture, hippie movement, and punk rock on costume design
Module #9 1980s:Excess and Decadence The impact of MTV, music videos, and excess on costume design
Module #10 Costume Design for Film and Television Principles and techniques for designing costumes for screen productions
Module #11 Understanding Fabric and Materials Properties, textures, and uses of various fabrics and materials in costume design
Module #12 Pattern Making and Draping Techniques for creating patterns, draping fabric, and constructing costumes
Module #13 Accessory Design Designing and creating hats, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories for costumes
Module #14 Research and Inspiration Finding and using historical and cultural references in costume design
Module #15 Collaboration and Communication Working with directors, producers, and actors to develop costume designs
Module #16 The Business of Costume Design Industry standards, budgeting, and career paths for costume designers
Module #17 Costume Design for Theatre and Live Performance Designing for the stage, including practical considerations andTips for working with actors
Module #18 Digital Costume Design Using computer-aided design, 3D modeling, and digital tools in costume design
Module #19 Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness in Costume Design Environmental impact, eco-friendly materials, and sustainable practices
Module #20 Cultural Sensitivity and Authenticity Approaching cultural and historical accuracy in costume design, avoiding stereotypes and cultural appropriation
Module #21 Specialized Costume Design Designing for specific genres, such as sci-fi, fantasy, and historical epics
Module #22 Costume Design for Themed Events and Exhibitions Designing for theme parks, exhibitions, and other immersive experiences
Module #23 Costume Design for Music and Dance Designing for music videos, concerts, and dance performances
Module #24 Portfolio Building and Showcasing Work Creating a professional portfolio, promoting your work, and preparing for job opportunities
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Costume Design from Antiquity to the Present career
