Cutting It in Costume

Synopsis

Costume forms a crucial part of any stage production. This UK-produced (2010) DVD programme for KS 4/5 explores the options available to students during the design process.

Starting with a history of theatrical costume, the programme goes on to explore the effects which can be created by using different materials, colours and patterns. Finally it discusses the role of the Wardrobe Supervisor, showing how costume can help students make their drama work even more professional and convincing. DVD chapters cover:

1. A Brief History of Dressing Up

2. Character and Costumes

3. Raw Materials

4. Designing for Production

5. Working in Wardrobe

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2010

Subjects

Design; Drama

Keywords

costume design; drama production; stage design; theatrical productions

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£39.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

27 minutes

Year

2017

Production Company

Name

Classroom Video

Notes

Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Some of their assets including the streaming platform and our curriculum content have been acquired by ClickView. Around 160 DVD titles are available (or will be made available) through Boulton-Hawker.

Distributor

Name

Boulton-Hawker Films Ltd

Web

http://www.boultonhawker.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01449 616200

Fax

01449 677600

Address

Combs Tannery
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2EN
United Kingdom