Deck 16: Costume Design and Makeup

Question 1

_____A costume working drawing is a color sketch that shows:

A) The costume from a distinctive angle, often including details of special features
B) The detailed pattern for cutting out and stitching together the material into a finished garment
C) A detailed, color coded, scheme for all the costumes that appear on stage in a particular scene
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

_____Costumes help to determine the amount, type and overall pattern of movement and stage business

Answer 2

True

Question 3

_____What is the purpose of a costume chart?

A) To remind the actors which costume pieces they wear in each scene
B) To show construction details for each of the costumes
C) To communicate the broad organization of all the characters' costumes in a single glance
D) To convey a clear visual impression of the final product to the director

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What are the functions of makeup? Explain how different types of makeup might be used to characterize a very old, grumpy and wealth recluse.

Question 5

_____Costumes always adhere to realistic standards of dress

Question 6

_____ In the professional theatre, how are custom made beards, moustaches and wigs typically made?

A) Large pieces of animal hair are glued to the actor's face or head
B) Each of these effects is typically painted on the actor's face or head regardless of the size of the theatre
C) Human hair is tied with special needles onto a special woven net, then measured and cut to fit the performer.

Question 7

_____Which is NOT considered a type of painted makeup effect?

A) Highlights and shadows
B) Prosthetics
C) Straight makeup
D) Age makeup
True/False

Question 8

_____Which accurately describes a function of costume design?

A) May establish social and economic status of the characters
B) May embody a metaphor, symbol or allegorical concept
C) May alter an actor's shape and appearance
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 9

_____The development of the dramatic action can be underscored by changes in what each character wears

Question 10

_____The typical process of building a stage costume is to:1. take the performer's measurements,
2. purchase the materials,
3. draft patterns for the cutting and shaping of the material,
4. construct the garment, and
5. fit the garment to the performer.

Question 11

What are the four levels of characterization? Explain how one might use the various functions of costume design to portray character traits related to each of the four levels of characterization.

Question 12

_____In the professional theatre, actors are responsible for applying their own makeup, though the costume designer may design it.