FA1S45 - Innovation in Costume 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FA1S45 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Innovation in Costume | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Fashion, Marketing and Photography | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Fashion Marketing and Photography | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Embling | ||
| Module Team: | Caroline Thomas, Steven Wright | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100055 - fashion design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jan 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
1.To develop practical skills to be able change the human silhouette into another form such as an animal
2. To introduce different types of body padding techniques used within the costume industry
3. To produce a complete and wearable body padding/costume fit for stage
4. To develop an understanding of the functionality and practicality of costume for stage
Content Summary
There are many ways in which the human silhouette can be changed to make a wearable costume for a character within any area of performance.
This module will explore a variety of body padding techniques which are currently being used within the theatrical and film industry.
Students will be taken on a field trip to see a theatre production, such as Lion King or Shrek, to see where these types of costumes are currently being used. Where possible students will be taken on a back stage tour to study the costumes. Students will also be taken to visit a costume hire company such as Welsh National Opera Costume Hire to study fastenings and finishing’s of theatre costumes.
Students will then be given a variety of practical masterclass workshops to teach them current body padding techniques used within the world of costume, and shown how they can be applied/worn on the body. These costumes will be cut and constructed for an individual performer.
Upon completion of these workshops students will be required to interpret a costume design given to them and produce a complete costume, using the techniques taught throughout this module. The costume must be both functional and practical for the wearer/model. The students must work in pairs to assist in each other’s fittings, further developing their fitting room etiquette and communication skills.
Upon completion all work will be photographed and included in the students portfolio.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 5 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 82 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Groupwork | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence creativity and innovation through production of practical work |
| LO2 | Incorporate appropriate history, theory and taught techniques to produce a wearable complete costume piece |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Completed constructed costume based on historical research. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |