Performance and Movement

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Covers the role of costume and fashion design in performance arts, including dance, theater, and film, and how it affects the actors' movement and creativity.

Fabric Selection and Properties: This topic covers the types of fabrics used in costume and fashion design, their properties, and how they affect performance and movement on stage.
Costume Construction: This topic covers the construction methods and techniques used to create costumes that can withstand the rigors of performance and movement on stage.
Costume Accessories: This topic covers the accessories used to complete a costume, including jewelry, hats, shoes, and other items that are often required for specific performances.
Costume Styling: This topic covers the art of styling costumes to create a specific look and feel for a performance.
Body Types: This topic covers the importance of understanding different body types and how to design costumes that flatter each individual.
Movement Analysis: This topic covers the analysis of movement and how it affects costume design.
Costume Maintenance: This topic covers the maintenance and care of costumes to ensure they remain in good condition and are suitable for future performances.
Historical Costuming: This topic covers the design and construction of costumes for period pieces and historical performances.
Costuming for Different Mediums: This topic covers the differences in costuming needs for stage productions, film, television, and other forms of media.
Costume Design Process: This topic covers the design process, from concept to final product, and the various stages involved in creating a costume for performance.
Ballet Costume: A form of dance costume used in ballet. It includes dresses, skirts, tights, etc. The costume typically emphasizes a light and graceful movement.
Jazz Costume: A form of dance costume used for jazz performances. It includes pants, leotards, tops, etc. The costume typically emphasizes high-energy movement.
Tap Costume: A form of dance costume used for tap performances. It includes shoes, pants, dresses, etc. The costume typically emphasizes precise sound and timing.
Modern Dance Costume: A form of dance costume used for modern dance performances. It includes loose and flowing garments, and sometimes involves bare feet. The costume typically emphasizes fluid and emotional movement.
Hip Hop Costume: A form of dance costume used for hip hop performances. It includes baggy pants, sneakers, hats, etc. The costume typically emphasizes fast and energetic movement.
Folk Dance Costume: A form of dance costume used in traditional folk dance. It includes garments that reflect the culture and history of the dance. The costume typically emphasizes cultural authenticity and heritage.
Character Costume: A form of costume used in theatrical performances, opera, ballet, etc. It includes garments that reflect a character's personality, story and time period.
Streetwear Fashion: A form of costume used in urban performance and streetwear culture. It includes sneakers, athletic wear, etc. The costume typically emphasizes casual and comfortable movement.
Glam Rock Fashion: A form of costume used in rock and roll performances. It includes glitter, leather, platform heels etc. The costume typically emphasizes bold and expressive movement.
Circus Costume: A form of costume used in circus performances. It includes colorful and unique garments such as lycra bodysuits, tutus, hats etc. The costume typically emphasizes acrobatic movement and boldness.
"Costume design is the creation of clothing for the overall appearance of a character or performer."
"Costume may refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period."
"In many cases, it may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production."
"The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character."
"Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, musical performance, cosplay, parties, or other events."
"Costume design should not be confused with costume coordination which merely involves altering existing clothing, although both create stage clothes."
"Four types of costumes are used in theatrical design: historical, fantastical, dance, and modern."
"Costume design is the creation of clothing for the overall appearance of a character or performer."
"The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character."
"It may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production."
"Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, musical performance, cosplay, parties, or other events."
"Costume coordination merely involves altering existing clothing, although both create stage clothes."
"Historical and fantastical costumes are two types of costumes used in theatrical design."
"Dance costumes are one of the types used in theatrical design."
"It may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production."
"The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character."
"Costume design is the creation of clothing for the overall appearance of a character or performer."
"Costume may refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period."
"Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, musical performance, cosplay, parties, or other events."
"Historical and modern costumes are two types of costumes used in theatrical design."