Costume Design: Character Through Clothing
Students will investigate how costumes communicate character traits, time period, and social status.
Key Questions
- Explain how a costume can reveal a character's personality before they speak.
- Design a costume for a specific character, justifying your choices based on their traits.
- Compare how different costume choices might change an audience's perception of a character.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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