Costumes and Props for Performance
Students will explore how costumes and props enhance characterization and storytelling in a performance, designing and creating simple examples.
Key Questions
- Explain how a character's costume can instantly communicate aspects of their personality, status, or role.
- Compare and contrast the use of realistic props versus symbolic props in a theatrical production.
- Design a costume and select a prop for a specific character, justifying their choices based on character traits.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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