Costume and Makeup Design
Students will explore how costumes and makeup contribute to character development, historical accuracy, and visual storytelling.
Key Questions
- Analyze how costume choices communicate a character's social status or personality.
- Explain the role of makeup in transforming an actor into a character.
- Design costumes and makeup for characters in a specific play, justifying your choices.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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