2023

Costume design and Makeup

Name: Costume design and Makeup
Code: ARC12638L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Teatro

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

- To develop theoretical/practical knowledge about costume design.
- To experiment techniques and materials to develop creativity in the conception of costume design in artistic projects.
- To develop and present a costume design project, joining the theoretical and the practical skills acquired.

Contents

1. Costume design concept.
2. The human figure: anthopometry.
3. Costume history..
4. Characteristics and different usages of materials.
5. Costume design props: masks, wigs and hats.
6. Make-up and special effects.
7. The costume design project.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methodology is a theoretical-practical approach of the syllabus.

In a workshop type of environment, students will develop activities where the importance of research, experimentation with materials, techniques and realization will be particularly stressed.

Continuous evaluation.
The evaluation parameters and their relative weight are:
Attendance: 10%
Class participation: 20%
Written test: 20%
Final assignment with public presentation - costume design project: 50%

Teaching Staff