Theatre Costume Design for Kids: Full-Curriculum Semester in Creative Costuming
Unleash your child's creativity with an 8-week deep dive into the captivating realm of theatre costume design. Discover the art of storytelling through costumes and nurture a budding designer's potential.
Ferrell Studios
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. While no formal homework will be assigned, students may be asked to work on their costume designs between classes.Assessment
Students will receive verbal feedback from the instructor throughout the class.Class Experience
In this 8-week journey, young learners aged 8-12 will immerse themselves in the intricate world of theatre costume design. Guided by an expert, they will: Explore historical and contemporary fashion influences. Hone their design and drawing skills. Delve deep into fabric selection. Craft their unique costume design project. Each session is meticulously crafted to offer a blend of interactive lectures, captivating video clips, hands-on activities, and group discussions. The curriculum covers: The essence of costume design and its pivotal role in theatre. Fashion's evolution and its impact on costume creation. Script analysis, focusing on character portrayal through costumes. The art of design, sketching, and material selection. The final weeks culminate in a personal project, allowing learners to showcase their newfound skills. No prior experience is required; just bring along a zest for creativity! Weekly Lesson Plan: Week 1: Dive into Costume Design The world of costume design and its theatrical significance. Historical and cultural costume influences. Week 2: Fashion's Evolution & Impact Tracing fashion's journey and its influence on modern costume design. Week 3: Deciphering Plays & Characters Script analysis and costume's role in character development. Week 4: Design, Sketch, Repeat Grasping design fundamentals and sketching techniques. Week 5: Fabric Universe Dive into the diverse world of fabrics and their costume applications. Week 6: Beyond Costumes: Accessories & Props The added layers: accessories and props in costume design. Week 7: The Costume Creation Process From brainstorming to final sketches: the costume design journey. Week 8: Showcase & Celebrate Presenting the final costume designs and celebrating creativity. SUBSITUTE POLICY: Ferrell Studios is an organization on Outschool with about 15 teachers with professional training and experience in the arts. Occasionally, the teacher for this class may not be able to teach and a substitute teacher from the organization will take her place. Only teachers trained to teach this class will serve as a possible substitute for the class. A message will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the class takes place in the event a substitute will be teaching. Thank you for your understanding!
Learning Goals
By the course's conclusion, students will:
Grasp the significance of costume design in theatre.
Analyze plays and characters through a costume lens.
Recognize historical and contemporary fashion trends.
Sketch and design costumes with confidence.
Understand fabric properties and their costume applications.
Create a unique costume design for a chosen character.
Collaborate, share, and discuss ideas effectively.
Appreciate storytelling's art through costumes.
Envision a potential future in theatre arts and costume design.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have a paper, pencil, and coloring implements (colored pencils, crayons, etc). Students will be asked to pull clothing and accessory pieces from around the house to create their final costume design.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Hunter College
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Temple University
ASPACIA LINDSTROM:
My professional career has been enriched by studying contemporary and modern dance. In college, I was a member of the state theatre forensics team. This diverse experience provided the basis of my teaching style, which combines stage acting, improvisation, and original composition competition. Having developed successful afterschool programs in Polk, Lake, and Osceola counties for more than a decade, I am passionate about preserving the arts in schools. In Clermont, FL, I led the theater department at Astatula Elementary School, as well as, Florida Jr and Florida Thespians, theatre, and musical theatre at East Ridge Middle School. In addition to serving as Co-Chair for District 9 Junior Thespians, I founded Shut The Door Productions, LLC, which provides two-week summer drama camps in Florida. My passion for theatre and dance led me to graduate from the University of Houston with my MA in Theatre and Dance. I am looking forward to joining the Ferrell Studios family.
ANGELA KLAWITER:
Angela Klawiter is a recent graduate of Marywood University holding degrees in Theatre and Early Childhood Education. A performer from a young age, Angela has studied and performed under industry experts in acting and musical theatre singing for upwards of 17 years. Although she is a singer and actor at heart, she has also had the opportunity to direct and costume design numerous productions. Additionally, she is a playwright and producer, having had the opportunity to professionally produce her original one-woman show at the Scranton Fringe Festival. Some of her other favorite productions include Sound of Music (Maria), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), When We Dead Awaken (Irene), Dancing at Lughnasa (Kate), and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Christopher). Her vocal experience extends to professional recording and solo work as well as recent solo and collaborative recitals. Angela is thrilled to be joining Ferrell Studios to help the next generation of performers develop skills and gain confidence in their singing.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class
