COSTUME DESIGN
DRA 3331

Makeup Techniques DRA 3331

Links:

Troy State University

Department of Speech and Theatre

Mr. Patton's
Spectrum Homepage

Printable Copy of Syllabus, including  assignments, critique sheets, SDE standards, etc.

K. Course Description and Objectives:

                                     COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. Description of Class from the TSU Bulletin:  The study of the principles, practices, and techniques of costume design applied to a series of theatrical projects.

  2. College of Education Traditions of Innovation Conceptual Framework Principles: See Printable Copy

  3. Objectives: Upon completion of Costume Design, the student should be able to:

  4. Course Content:  To accomplish the Course Objectives, the following instructional units and related requirements are assigned:

  5. Course Requirements:
 

1. Readings
	a.	Textbook: See below.
		The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. Samuel French, Inc. Copyright © 1996
		Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. I use the New Folger Library edition. Any paperback will do. Do not use an anthology because you will need to turn in the play, with extensive notations, at the end of the semester.
	b.	Handout material distributed in class
	c.	Play reading assignment:
		This is the Departmental requirement of four (4) plays. Play reports are to be submitted to the Department of Speech and Theatre office for inclusion in your student files.
2. Costume Design Critiques
	a.	A Film, a One-Hour Television Drama, or two 1/2 Hour Situation Comedies
	b.	A Stage Production (One in which you are NOT a participant.)
Three Design Projects		Design requirements are explained on pages 16-20 of the printable copy on the sidebar.
Costume Design Morgue Notebook		Notebook requirements are explained on pages 21-22 of the printable copy on the sidebar.

L. Text(s):

Costume Design, Second Edition by Barbara and Cletus Anderson. Thomson/Wadsworth, Publishers. Copyright © 1999.

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. Samuel French, Inc. Copyright © 1996.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. I use the New Folger Library edition. Any paperback will do. Do not use an anthology because you will need to turn in the play, with extensive notes, at the end of the semester.

M. Other Materials: 

#2 Pencil, Eraser, Sketch Pad, Set of Basic Transparent or Opaque Watercolors, Brushes, Watercolor Paper no small than 12” X 14”, plastic or metal pain mixing palette, water container, small natural sponge, and rags or paper towels for clean-up.

 Optional Choice: Watercolor pencils and bristol board.  If you option these items, talk to me first.

 All other materials are supplied by the department

N.  Grading Methods and Weights of the Criteria:

Grades will be assigned based upon the accumulation of points, with each assignment or activity worth the assigned value:
 

Assignment	Point Value
The Odd Couple	50
Costume Critique #1	25
Costume Critique #2	25
Mid-term exam	100
The Seven Deadly Sins	100
Romeo and Juliet	200
Final Exam	200
Four (4) Play reports	100 (25 points each)
Total Points:	1000

• Grading Scale:
   

  900-1000	= A
  800-899	= B
  700-799	= C
  600-699	=D
  599-0	=F

O.  Class procedure: Lecture/Demonstration by Mr. Patton and Student Laboratory.

P.   General Support (i.e. Computer Works, Writing Center, Tutorial Lab, etc):

• Computer Works, McCartha Hall, ext. 3413

• Writing Center, Wright Hall, ext. 3305

• Counseling and Wellness Services, Adams Center, ext. 3221

Q.        Daily Assignments indicating deadline for adding or dropping a course, holidays, etc.:

ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES:

ALSO DUE on Final Exam Date: Costume Notebook (At the beginning of class and not a second later!!! No, I will not take it by 5:00. No, I won’t take it first thing tomorrow. No, I won’t take it the day grades are due. Comprende?)

This schedule is subject to change.

Special Dates:

• August 30--Last Day to Drop a Course without owing full tuition.
• January 21--Last Day to Add a Course
• September 6—Holiday
• September 10—Last Day to File Intent to Graduate Spring 2005
• October 22—Last day to Drop a Course without academic penalty.
• October 22--Last day to Withdraw without Academic penalty.
• November 5—No Classes after 11:50 A.M.
• November 6—Homecoming
• November 11--Holiday
• November 23—No Classes after 11:15 A.M.
• November 24-28—Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving Holidays
• December 2—Classes End
• December 3—Dead Day
• December 6-9--Final Examinations
• December 10--Commencement

OUTSIDE READING: (NOTE: THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO DRAMA MAJORS!!)

Policy and Exemptions:

It is a policy of the Department of Speech and Theatre that ALL classes, excluding Stagecraft Lab, Senior Capstone, and Independent Research have an additional play reading assignment. If an Independent Study is NOT replacing an existing class, the Independent Study is exempt.

Statement of Value:

Students of the theatre have no more important job than to study the general art of theatre by encouraging, developing, and enveloping themselves in its fundamental component, that being the literature.  Whether a student views himself as a generalist, a future educator, or in a more specific performance or technical area, the foundation of all work begins with a script.  The accumulated knowledge of plays, musicals, playwrights, and musical theatre composers/lyricists only increases dramaturgical knowledge.

Specific Assignment:

During the course of the semester you will be expected to read four plays of your choice in addition to any that may be part of a class assignment.  This is a requirement of all Communication Arts-Dramatics Track classes (exemptions noted above). Note that the work for the semester is cumulative in that numerous departmental classes do not result in a separate requirement.  Four plays is the assignment whether you are taking one theatre class or three. The report MUST come in the format of the Play Report Form. One is provided in the Syllabus. Email the department secretary for a copy of this form that you can reproduce. However, the form MUST BE COMPLETED USING A WORD PROCESSOR AND MUST BE KEPT IN THE STANDARD FORMAT.  DO NOT INVENT A DIFFERENT FORM OR SIZE OF TYPE, LOCATION OF ELEMENTS, ETC.

Plays may not be repeated for credit one semester (or year) to the next.  Additionally, while some re-examinations of plays read previously (high school) is permitted, the continued submission of plays which were read in high school will be noted andrejected.  The same applies to plays read in classes outside of this Department, an example being those read in TSU lit classes.

Submission:

Fall Semester Due Dates: September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1

Spring Semester Due Dates: January 21, February 21, March 21, April 21 (If any of these dates fall on a weekend, then the due date is the following Monday)

Summer Due Dates:   TBA

Submit by the due date to the Departmental Secretary in Wright Hall.  Turn in a hard copy or email as an attachment to the department office Reports are kept in your student file, available for review by the instructor, and become a part of your accumulated reading during your study with The Department.

R.  Additional Services-The required Americans and Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement and other appropriate statements:

• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:   Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course.

• ADDITIONAL SERVICES:    Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, the office of adaptive needs program or call (670-3220/3221).  Various accommodations are available through the adaptive needs program.

• ASSESSMENT STATEMENT:  Students must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to earn State Department of Ed. Credit.

S.  Absence Policy: Attendance is required:  Each unexcused absence will result in a deduction from the final grade pool of 5 points.   Make-up work will only be accepted under documented circumstances, including university excuses, letters from physicians, jury summons, military duty, or death of an immediate family member.

ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to attend every class meeting and to arrive on time. Bring your textbooks, notebooks, and something to write with EACH AND EVERY class meeting.

      Attendance, Tardiness and Preparation

There is no more important tradition and responsibility of the theatre than to be present, prepared and on time.  Points are based on 1000 point grading.

1. 3 Hour Classes - Three (3) absences are allowed.  After three absences, thirty-five (35) points for a M, W, F class and fifty-five (55) points for a T, Th class are deducted per class meeting missed.  Fifteen (15) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Twelve (12) unexcused absences in a M, W, F class is automatic failure of the course.  Eight (8) unexcused absences in T, Th class is automatic failure of the course. 
2. 2 Hour Classes – Two (2) absences are allowed. After two absences, fifty-five (55) points are deducted per class meeting missed.  Thirty (30) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Eight (8) unexcused absences is automatic failure of the course. 
3. 1 Hour Classes - One (1) absence is allowed. After one absence, one hundred (100) points from final grade are deducted per class meeting missed.  Forty-five (45) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Four (4) unexcused absences is automatic failure of the course.

Tardiness is defined as arriving after the instructor has begun to teach class.

Further information on the Troy State University Attendance Policy can be found on page 54 of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Be prepared when you enter the classroom.  Being unprepared wastes the instructor’s time and your classmates’ time. 

T.  Incomplete work policy:  An incomplete grade will be given only when the student has made sufficient progress in meeting the minimum requirements of the course for the grade of C or better.  A contract specifying the kinds and nature of the work to be completed with due dates will be signed by student and the instructor before an incomplete grade will be given.

U.  Cheating Policy:  Students are held to the code of conduct outlined in the ORACLE.

V.  Other pertinent information relating to specialization requirements (e.g. certification or licensure, teacher competencies, etc.):

Students MUST earn a grade of "C" or better in order to earn State Department of Education credit for teacher certification.

Last Updated: 08/13/04 03:31:13 PM