HISTORY OF FASHION, 1400-PRESENT

FRENCH 345

Study of French literary texts embedded in their cultural contexts, with a focus on clothing and fashion. Chart the emergence and representation of sartorial taste in France through analysis and discussion of selected texts and other media that feature clothing as a reflection of aesthetic and social values. Rather than evidence for material and economic history, literature and the visual arts will be ways to touch on issues such as the evolution of the notion of human physical beauty, of taste, of gender differences and roles, of social status and stratification in different historical contexts.

THEATRE 327

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.

DS 430

Designs and meanings and interrelationships of textiles in selected cultures and time periods.

THEATRE 363

An introduction to costume design theory and techniques for performance. Emphasis on script analysis for costume design and visual communication skills. Projects will explore design by using analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret a text, supporting a text through design choices, and achieving mastery of drawing and costume rendering techniques using analog techniques and/or digital media.

THEATRE 328

Introduction to art, architecture, interior design, objects, and clothing history, including social and economic factors that influenced development. Through research and critical thinking, demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary art movements, architecture, and clothing for application in performance design.