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Unit in Stagecraft Without a Theatre Curriculum

Costume Construction

Created by Karen Loftus

3 lessons stagecraft

Students identify vocabulary, techniques, and roles of costume construction. They demonstrate costume measurement and other construction techniques, including a basic stitch.

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The overview lays out the objective of the unit, the timeline and list of lessons, and assessment plan.
  1. 1
    Lesson 1
    Paper Runway
    To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.
  2. 2
    Lesson 2
    Pillow Construction
    To learn and execute a skill associated with a tech theatre role.
  3. 3
    Lesson 3
    Research Project: Costume Construction - Stitch Lesson
    Students take what they’ve learned about a new stitch and demonstrate a way to teach it to others.

Standards Addressed

Grade 8 - Creating

Grades 9-12 - TECHNICAL THEATRE LEVELS I-IV - Creating

Grades 9-12 - TECHNICAL THEATRE LEVELS I-IV - Producing

Grades 9-12 - TECHNICAL THEATRE LEVELS I-IV - Connecting

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