Introduction to Costume Design and Illustration - TFD1141

Assessment 1: Portfolio (including examples)

The formative element of this module is ongoing.  You will receive feedback on your portfolio of work/performance within the module on a regular basis.

Portfolio

Assessment 1: Portfolio

You will be expected to produce a portfolio comprising of a series of up to 3 summative project submissions which comprise:
An in depth body of research evidencing a broad range of source material, appropriate to the   context, which informs the written character profiles from the selected text/ script. 
A collection of drawings and design sheets which document the exploration of media, methods, and illustration techniques, as a means of producing figurative drawing for characterisation and illustrating costume design concepts.
A collection of design boards representing the final collection of costume designs and all associated content specified.

This module will focus on an introduction to a variety of techniques and processes which are involved in the creation of costume concepts. Historical / contemporary, social, and cultural influences will be researched in order to develop a personal approach to costume design and illustration. 
You will then explore a variety of visual methods and media techniques for the interpretation and development of these concepts for costume design and illustration.
The module introduces script analysis, character interpretation and visual methods of design for costume, selected from range of performance areas. Understanding methods of script analysis and character analysis will inform the design development process. Illustration techniques will be taught, which explore a variety of media, methods, techniques and a variety of approaches to figure drawing.

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TFD1141 - Introduction to Costume Design and Illustration

Introduction to Costume Design and Illustration

be able to undertake a visual presentation of project work in an informed and logical manner.

be able to manage time effectively in order to complete work to deadlines. 

be able to creatively use and combine various methods, materials and techniques, to explore concepts and produce design developments and illustrations suitable for costume design. 

be able to analyse text /script, in the form of written Character Profiles.

be able to make meaningful connections between different areas of knowledge.

be able to engage in critical dialogue about costume design practices, to develop your ability to communicate your ideas.


be able to record, analyse and evaluate information.

be able to demonstrate a professional approach in terms of quality of content and aesthetic sensibility, in the production of costume design portfolio


be able to demonstrate creativity in the ability to observe and capture the human form, through the experimentation of a variety of drawing styles, to successfully communicate character through illustration.     


be able to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity in practical working.