Faculty
Meghan O'Beirne
Undergraduate Courses 2026-2027
Theatre
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Advanced, Component—Year
THEA 5639
Prerequisite: Costume Design l (THEA 5637) and Costume Design ll (THEA 5638) or permission of the instructor
This course is designed for students who would like to further explore any aspect of designing costumes by researching and realizing a special costume design project of their own choosing.
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Open, Component—Year
THEA 5637
This course will be an introduction to the basics of designing costumes and will cover various concepts and ideas, such as the language of clothes, script analysis, the elements of design, color theory, fashion history, and figure drawing. We will work on various theoretical design projects while exploring how to develop a design concept. This course will also cover various design-room sewing techniques, as well as the basics of wardrobe technician duties; students will become familiar with all the various tools and equipment in the costume shop and wardrobe areas. Students will also have the opportunity to assist a Costume Design ll (THEA 5638) student on a departmental production to further their understanding of the design process when creating costumes. No previous experience is necessary; the course is open to actors, directors, choreographers, dancers, and theatre makers of all kinds.
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Intermediate, Component—Year
THEA 5638
Prerequisite: Costume Design I (THEA 5637) or permission of the instructor
This course will expand upon the ideas and concepts set forth in Costume Design l (THEA 5637) in order to hone and advance the student’s existing skill sets. Students will further develop their design and construction abilities, as they research and realize design concepts for a variety of theoretical design projects, as well as develop their communication skills through class discussions and presentations. Students will also have the likely opportunity to design costumes for a departmental production, assisted by a Costume Design l (THEA 5637) student. This design opportunity will allow a unique learning experience, as students collaborate with a director and creative team to produce a fully-realized theatrical production.
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