Costume Design for the Classics

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This course focuses on left and right brain approaches to complex classics written by a playwright chosen from amongst Moliere, Brecht, Pedro Calder and #243;n de la Barca, and Shakespeare, as well as contemporary female playwrights such as Sarah Ruhl, Ellen McLaughlin and Lauren Gunderson who have written plays inspired by the classics. Special attention is paid to process: research, critical thinking, character development, style, nuts and bolts paperwork, and the honing of each individual designer's skills. PRE-REQUISITE: Design/PTM Costume major. All others: Portfolio Review and special permission of teacher required. FOR: First year Graduate Costume Design majors and Junior Costume Design students. Prerequisite: 54-341 Prerequisite: 54-341