Stagecrafts: Costume

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate hand and machine sewing techniques that are practical for the stage.

• Analyze a script for design and utilize research related to costumes in projects.

• Exhibit knowledge about fabric creation/weave, fiber content, and use.

• Demonstrate the ability to create an item of clothing using several techniques taught in class.

• Exhibit knowledge on the history of costumes and clothing.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Attendance/Participation	5.00%
Self evaluations	15.00%
Class Assignments	25.00%
Quizzes	10.00%
Final/Midterm Quizzes	15.00%
Final Project	30.00%
Extra Credit	10.00%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
+100 - 96.0%	A
95 - 91%	A-
90-87%	B+
86 - 83%	B
82 - 80%	B-
79 - 77%	C+
76 - 73%	C
72 - 70%	C-
69 - 67%	D+
66 - 63%	D
62 - 60%	D-
59 - Below%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance for this class is an important part of developing accountability to a college schedule. You will be allowed a TOTAL of 2 (two) absences, excused or unexcused, from class as per UNCG guidance on attendance. 4 (four) or more absences may result in a final grade deduction.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• 1” binder or notebook for you to store notes and Sewing Samples from lab

• Pens, pencils and paper as needed for taking notes

• Cunningham, Rebecca. Basic Sewing for Costume Construction or available for purchase or to rent.