Course Title: Costume Crafts
Course Description: This course explores the fundamental principles and techniques involved in costume crafts for theatrical productions. Students will engage in hands-on activities to develop skills in millinery techniques, armor making, fabric dyeing/modification, and various crafts essential to costume design. Through practical projects, lectures, and ESSENTIAL in class work session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of costume crafts in the broader context of theatrical productions.
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Matthew Pedersen
Office Hours: MWF 8-10 AM
Class Schedule: TR 3-4:50 PM
Location: GC 209 & COSTUME SHOP
Textbook: Title: NONE
Course Goals and Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Costume Crafts
- Understand the role of costume crafts in a theatrical setting
- Explore the collaborative nature of costume design & costume crafts
- Familiarize students with basic terminology and concepts in costume crafts.
- Safety & Measures
- Millinery Techniques
- Patterning & Construction of a “soft hat”
- Patterning & construction of a buckram fascinator w/ ribbon flowers
- Patterning & construction of a “foss-shape” (thermoplastic) base
- Armour Techniques
- Design Crown & Breastplate in Gravity Sketch VR
- 3-D Printing
- Thermoplastic manipulation
- Final Project
- Apply acquired skills and knowledge to create a comprehensive costume craft project.
- Present the final project to the class, discussing the design concept, techniques used, and challenges faced.
Assessment and Grading:
- Class Participation: 35%
- Assignments and Projects: 40%
- Final Project: 25%
Grading Scale:
- A: 90-100
- B: 80-89
- C: 70-79
- D: 60-69
- F: Below 60
Class Calendar for Costume Crafts (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:50 pm)
Week 1: Jan 9 - Jan 12
- Tuesday:
- Introduction to the course, safeties, and measures.
- Overview of costume crafts
- Thursday:
- Soft Hats, patterning, and construction
- Discussion on costume crafts and its role in the industry @ Utah Shakespeare Festival
Week 2: Jan 16 - Jan 19
- Tuesday:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No class)
- Thursday:
- Work Day
- Introduction to buckram/ribbon flowers
Week 3: Jan 23 - Jan 26
- Tuesday:
- Thursday:
- WORK DAY- BUCKRAM FASCINATOR/RIBBON FLOWERS
Week 4: Jan 30 - Feb 2
Week 5: Feb 6 - Feb 9
Week 6: Feb 13 - Feb 16
- Tuesday:
- FOSSHAPE BASE, formed & bound, ready for fabric and finishings.
- Dye shop equipment introduction, fabric dyeing & painting.
- Thursday:
- WORK DAY- FOSS SHAPE HEAD DRESS
Week 7: Feb 20 - Feb 23
- Tuesday:
- ARMOR BREASTPLATE INTRODUCTION
- WORK DAY
- Thursday:
- VR- PROGRESS SCREENSHOTS DUE
- BUCKRAM FASCINATOR DUE
Week 8: Feb 27 - Mar 2
NO CLASSES SPRING BREAK
Week 9: Mar 6 - Mar 9
Week 10: Mar 13 - Mar 16
- Tuesday:
- Thursday:
- Final project work time
- Check-in on progress
Week 11: Mar 20 - Mar 23- Matt gone for USITT
TBD
Per SUU Policy 6.36 all courses are required to have a syllabus. The minimum information required to be included in a syllabus is detailed within the policy. Additionally there are certain statements required for all syllabi. Anne maintains records all syllabi what have been generated within the department. You should submit your current syllabi to her no later than the second week of class.
Assumption of Risk
If you are teaching a course that the department believes to have a higher risk of injury you should include the following liability statement
These have been reviewed and approved by University Risk Management
Assumption of Risk (Technical Theatre)
Working within theatrical production carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. I know and understand and appreciate these and other risks are inherent in the activity I am participating in. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance does take all possible precautions for the welfare and safety of its students. If students feel work is too risky or notice risks to their health or welfare, the student should stop working and immediately report the condition to any faculty member or directly to the department chair.
Assumption of Risk (Studio)
Movement, Dance, and or Stage Combat coursework carry with them certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. I know and understand and appreciate these and other risks are inherent in the activity I am participating in. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks. The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance does take all possible precautions for the welfare and safety of its students. If students believe choreography or movement is too risky or notice other risks to their health or welfare, the student should stop immediately and report the condition or concern to any faculty member or directly to the department chair.
Important Note: Zoom accommodations related to Covid restrictions for face-to-face classes have ended. There will be no live streaming or recording of class sessions.
This is an in-person class, and following university guidance, this class will require in-person attendance. There will be no remote option for this class, subject to university policy.
Lengthy Illness: Do not come to class if you test positive for Covid or are otherwise ill/symptomatic! Use your Absence Waiver and recover at home for brief illnesses. Report a positive Covid test to the self-report form.
For lengthy illnesses, if you are ill or instructed to isolate or quarantine, you may request modified and alternate writing assignments in lieu of in-class participation and assignments. In order for you to receive academic accommodations and ensure that your request is communicated to faculty, you must submit this self-report form (found on our course homepage and Course Links). You must contact your instructor within 15 days of your first missed class in order to receive alternative work and make-up points. Failure to notify your instructor and to complete the self-report form within 15 days makes you ineligible for make-up work and points.
Students who complete the self-report form AND contact the instructor within 15 days will be required to complete alternate work that may include essays, readings, and alternate assignments.
Note: Students who display symptoms of illness while in class will be asked to leave and may email the instructor to schedule a remote meeting to make up the missed class.
Covid-19 Absence Policy: Attendance is required for all classes unless excused by the instructor or for official university travel where documentation is present and COVID-related incidents. Communication will be key should absences be necessary, so please be sure to communicate often and with as much detail as possible. If you do miss a class it is your responsibility to make up the work. Students are allowed two unexcused absences before their grade is affected. On a student’s third unexcused absence their grade will drop half a letter grade, as outlined below.
2 unexcused absences: A; 3 unexcused absences: A-; 4 unexcused absences: B; 5 unexcused absences: C+; 6 unexcused absences: C-; 7 unexcused absences: D
*In addition to attendance, grades are contingent upon the completion and quality of all other course requirements as outlined by the professor.
COURSE POLICIES
Attendance and Illness:
TDAA Departmental Undergraduate Absence Policy
Attendance is required for all classes unless excused by the instructor or for official university travel. A student is allotted three unexcused absences (for classes meeting two-days per week) or four unexcused absences (for classes meeting three-days per week). Following the allotted unexcused absences for a specific course, each additional unexcused absence will incur a half letter grade deduction from a student’s cumulative grade as outlined below:
· 0 additional unexcused absences: A
· 1 additional unexcused absence: A-
· 2 additional unexcused absences: B
· 3 additional unexcused absences: C+
· 4 additional unexcused absences: C-
· 5 additional unexcused absences: D
In addition to attendance, grades are contingent upon the completion and quality of all other course requirements as outlined by the professor.
***This is NOT a remote course. There will be no Zoom links or participation via remote learning. ***
Classes WILL NOT be recorded. However, if student contacts the instructor at least 24 hours prior to class, with a valid reason (determined by instructor and university policy) is provided, exceptions and arrangements can be made to the no-recording or remote attendance policy.
It is the student’s responsibility to get information missed due to an absence. Please reach out to peers in the course first.
E-mails:
Please feel free to email me; however, I am unable to guarantee my reply time. I will respond as soon as I am able. If you need an immediate response, it may be more advantageous to find me and discuss issues or concerns after class, in person during office hours or schedule an appointment.
Canvas:
This class will utilize Canvas. Through Canvas you will find information concerning assignments, readings, announcements, grades, etc. It is your responsibility to check Canvas frequently and it is strongly encouraged to check often as information can be added or announcements and reminders made through Canvas.
Technology:
Please have access to technology for class. Many of the plays are available through Canvas or online. You will need access to them during class. Additionally, you may prefer to do the in-class activities digitally; you will need to have a computer or device that allows you to type and upload the document during class. You are permitted to use any and all technology so long as it is in service to the course. Texting, snapchat, Instagram, twitter, etc. are not permitted.
Assignments/Late work:
Assignments will be due either at the beginning or end of class as stated by instructor or through Canvas as deadlines are stated in the assignment. All assignments should be typed unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Photos of some assignments will be accepted, but if they are unreadable, a Zero will be given. Please take quality images and write clearly.
Late work will be penalized 10% per day (not class period) that they are late.
Tardiness: If a student shows up to class more than 5 minutes late they will not be allowed to participate and will be required to observe and complete an observation form to be handed in to the professor at the end of class. Students are allowed six tardies, or the equivalent of two total absences, before their grade is affected. On a student’s seventh tardy, their grade will drop half a letter grade, as outlined below.
3 tardies = 1 absence = A; 6 tardies = 2 absences = A; 7 tardies = A-; 8 tardies = B; 9 tardies = C+; 10 tardies = C-; 11 tardies = D
Observation: If a student is unable to participate in a studio-based class due to an injury or otherwise, students are allowed to sit out and observe with approval from the professor and in some cases, a doctor’s note. They will be required to fill out a hardcopy observation form to be handed in to the professor at the end of class (found in each dance studio’s sound cabinet). Students are allowed six observations, or the equivalent of two total absences, before their grade is affected. On a student’s seventh observation their grade will drop half a letter grade, as outlined below.
3 observations = 1 absence = A; 6 observations = 2 absences = A; 7 observations = A-; 8 observations = B; 9 observations = C+; 10 observations = C-; 11 observations = D
Gender Identity Announcement: Students have the right to express their gender identity freely. The dance faculty is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment for each and every student. Please let us know your specific gender pronoun, during class introductions, office hours, or by email.
Subject Matter, Course Content, Values: To study Theatre & Dance is to study the human condition. The department respects SUU’s policy on academic freedom and reserves the right to address controversial issues as they relate to the art forms. If anything occurs that you feel is inappropriate or compromises trust, please feel free to discuss these feelings with the instructor, the department chair, or any faculty or staff member with whom you feel comfortable.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood Policy 6.33 Academic Integrity and the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights.
ADA STATEMENT: Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities
desiring academic adjustments, accommodations or auxiliary aids will need to contact the
Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in
Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or phone (435) 865-8022. SSD determines
eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT: In case of emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the
mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at:
https://www.suu.edu/ad/em/.
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DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.)
Note: This syllabus is a general template, and you may need to adjust it based on your specific institution's policies, resources, and course requirements.