Jeanette deJong

A Working Costume Designer's Guide to Fit

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A Working Costume Designerâ s Guide to Fit explores the concept of fit in theatrical costumes â what it is, how to assess it, and how to achieve it. Filled with detailed step-by-step illustrations, this book provides all the knowledge readers will need in order to achieve the perfect fit for their costumes.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 152mm x 228mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9780815352174
• ISBN-10: 0815352174
• Artikelnr.: 66267484

Autorenporträt

Jeanette deJong is Associate Professor of Costume Design, History, and Technology at the University of Oregon. A member of United Scenic Artists, she has been designing costumes and teaching costume design since 1984. She is also the author of A Working Costume Designer's Guide to Color (Routledge 2021). Her professional design credits include shows at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Actors' Theatre of Louisville, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Illinois Shakespeare Festival, amongst many other theatres. Her technical costume credits include shows at Glimmerglass Opera, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, and Parson-Meares Studio, New York.

Inhaltsangabe

1. "Fit" and Why It Matters 2. Measurements 3. Obtaining Garments for
Costume Use 4. Preparing to Conduct a Fitting 5. Standards of Good Fit 6.
General Method for a Fitting 7. Interpreting What You See 8. Bodices 9.
Sleeves 10. Tailored Shirts and Blouses 11. Suit Jackets, Sports Coats,
Blazers, and Period Indoor Coats 12. Fitted Garments without a Waistline
Seam 13. Skirts 14. Trousers and Jeans