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HISTORY OF COSTUME FOR THE STAGE

THEATRE 327
Course Description

Examines dress in Western civilization through the cultural context of history, art and fashion and related to theatrical costume design through a comparison of theatre designs to their primary visual sources.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.72

-8.89% from Historical

Completion Rate
88.89%

-1.5% from Historical

A Rate
11.11%

-56.61% from Historical

Class Size
9

-23.17% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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