LAST QUIZ!!! costumes & makeup

Character analysis

Age, Gender and sexuality, social and economic class, ability, religion, culture.

Considerations of costume

skin tone, sensitivities, body type, movement, environment

Time period

Historic and stylistic trends of the time. historical garments. fabrics, colours, and textures available at the time. If the character follows the conventions or trends.

The four types of natural fibres

wool, silk, linen, cotton

Wool

good for shaping and warmth (coats, military jackets, suits)

Silhouette

The outline of a garment, the silhouette is often the most significant indicator of a period in costume design.

Line

Cut of garment

Texture

How a fabric feels or appears to feel, or the pattern of the fabric

Distressing

applying colours or textures to make a costume look more worn or older than it really is.

Renderings

The conceptual drawing created by the costume designer

All renderings should include

Character name, the act and scene in which the costume appears, everything the actor will wear in a given scene, colours of the costume, textures of the costume, detail sketches of any additions or changes made to the costume, and swatches of the fabric being used.

Swatches

Samples of fabric that will be used to build the costume

Costume plots

A breakdown of when every character is onstage and for how long.

Costume breakdown

An itemized list of every article of clothing an actor will wear in any given scene.

Costing Breakdown

Created by the wardrobe supervisor. This is an itemized list of every costume item and how much it will cost to purchase or rent.

Costume build schedule

A list created by the wardrobe supervisor with costume assignments for the cutter and drapers that includes how long they have to make or alter a costume, when fittings will be, when tech will be, and when dress rehearsal will be.

Measurements

Indicates all aspects of body size through inches.

Fittings

Facilitated by the costume supervisor for the designer, actor, cutter or draper.

Apex

the highest point of the bust and a reference point for establishing the cross-grain for the front bodice.

Center front

vertical line that marks the middle front of the garment.

Center back

vertical line that marks the middle back of a garment.

Seam

two or more edges of fabric held together by stitches

Bias

A diagonal line across the grain of the fabric to showcase maximum stretch. Cutting the fabric at a 45-degree angle.

Dart

A design feature that aids in fitting garments around and to curves

Patterns

The template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabrics before being cut out.

Dress forms

Mock-ups of an actor's body so the cutters or drapers can shape the costume to a proportionate body.

Running stitch

the most common kind of stitch, can be used in almost any fabrication.

Common types of hand stitches

running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, invisible stitch, whip stitch, blanket stitch.

Bodice

the top portion covering the torso.

Train

excess of fabric towards the bottom back of the skirt to elongate the dress.

Bustle

A gather of fabric towards the top back of the skirt that enlarges the rear shape of the dress.

Parts of dress structures

Petticoats, Chemise, Shifts, Crinoline, Corsets, Stays, Bum rolls.

Cufflinks

A decorative, often metallic piece that attaches to the cuffs rather than a button.

Jacket

A garment with sleeves that covers the torso

Waistcoat

A garment that is sleeveless and covers the torso and often buttons down the center front.

Parts of a button-up

Placket, Yolk, Cuff

Placket

a strip of fabric added to allow the buttons and button holes to be added to the garment.

Yolk

The shoulder cut of fabric in the back of the shirt.

Pancakes

a powder concealer that, when made damp, creates a thick and matte concealer for the face.

Airbrushes

Pressurized air hoses that take liquid makeup and apply makeup to the face with a soft and seamless finish.

Liquid latex

a mailable form of latex that can be applied and removed directly to the skin

Silicone

Rubber that can take the shape and thickness of any mould

Mutton Chops

Hair that extends down from the sideburns and continues to the jaw line

Finger waving

shaping or moulding of hair while wet into S-shaped curved undulations with fingers and a comb

Parts of a hat

The crown, the band, the brim.

Fedora

a hat with a stiff brim and two dents in the crown, often has a ribbon band.

Pillbox hat

A small hat with a flat crown, straight, upright sides, and no brim.

Cartwheel hat

a hat with a wide-brimmed circular or saucer-shaped design.