1st Edition

Costume Design: The Basics

By T.M. Delligatti Copyright 2021
188 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 24 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Costume Design: The Basics provides an overview of the fundamental principles of theatrical costume design, from pre-production through opening night. Beginning with a discussion of what is costume design, why do people wear clothes, and what is the role of the costume designer, this book makes accessible the art and practice of costume design. Peppered with interviews with working costume... Read more

1. Text Analysis and Research  2. Beginning the Design Process  3. Development of the Design, Sketching, and Painting a Costume Rendering  4. Preparing for Construction  5. The Build Process  6. Tech, Dress, and Opening Night

Biography

T. M. Delligatti is a Service Assistant Professor of Costuming at West Virginia University and has constructed over a hundred shows professionally at Shakespeare & Company, Hartford Stage, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, and many others.