Random word or design term?
Draping
What is design term: Draping in design refers to the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design.
A quick change
Actors go backstage and must change quickly for their next appearance
T of F theatre designers must have a theatre degree
F, most costume designers don't have a theatre degree and many start out as fashion designers
T or F renderings are ONLY used by costume designers
F renderings can be used by many folks both in and out of the profession of technical theatre.
Distressing
Design term
The process of weathering or waring fabric
A fitting
Actors come in to the design room and the designers make adjustments to clothes depending on how they fit the actor/character
The term for designers reading the script and picking out important information
Mining the script
T or F renderings are mostly made by sketching or using acrylic paints
F Sketching or water colour, typically
Frogging
Design term: An ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment, consisting of a button and a loop through which it passes.
Gusset
A triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric inserted into a garment to add space, shape, or reinforcement (common in underarms, crotches, or sleeves).
Name 3 elements (we discussed in class) that a costume designer must consider when creating their design
-context
-mobility
-other design elements
The term for the fashion illustration 9 head model that we use
A croquis
Lenticel
Not a design term - A small pore in the bark of a woody plant that allows gas exchange.
A petersham
is a type of flexible, woven ribbon with a distinctive scalloped (or wavy) edge. Because of its structure, it can be steamed and shaped to curves without wrinkling, making it ideal for finishing hat brims, waistbands, and other areas that need a clean, contoured edge.
Name 3 things that as a costume designer you need to label
-anything you can't see
-anything made of non obvious materials
-any notes on construction
If an actor tells a designer they don't like the design for their character what should the costume designer do?
Go to the stage manager and tell them about their concern, facilitate a meeting with the director to ensure their visions are still aligned
Fraise
Design Term - A type of elaborate, often stiffened ruff or collar worn in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Pannier
A framework or set of hoops worn at the hips under a skirt in the 18th century to create a very wide silhouette.
Name any of the shows that our friend William has worked on:
A Christmas Story
Live! for the FOX Television Network
The Prince of Broadway for legendary director Hal Prince
Young Frankenstein in London’s West End for Mel Brooks
The Portuguese Kid by John Patrick Shanley
Big Night by Paul Rudnick
Another name for the costume designer, especially in amateur theatre that describes the exact same role, I'll give you 1 bonus point if you can tell me why they are more distinguishable in professional theatre
Head of wardrobe