{"product_id":"the-costume-designers-toolkit-9780367858285","title":"The Costume Designers Toolkit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Costume Designerâs Toolkit\u003c\/em\u003e explores the wide-ranging skills required to design costumes for live performance in theatre, dance, opera, and themed entertainment. Arranged in chronological order to create a design, each chapter describes tools, strategies, and techniques costume designers use to create lively and believable characters within a story environment. The book provides a step-by-step outline of the costume design process beginning with developing as an artist and creating an artistic vision for a script. It covers a wide range of topics, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing the scope of a production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding design thinking and the creative process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management and budget forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with and leading creative teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent practices in costume rendering and communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixing purchased, rented, stock, and built costumes to form a design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning a garment with impact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFitting costumes on performers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombining grit and grace for a successful career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach topic includes case studies and tips from experienced professionals, identifies vital skills, describes techniques, and reveals the essential elements of artistic leadership, collaboration, and cultural acumen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Costume Designerâs Toolkit is the perfect guidebook for the student, aspiring, or early-career costume designer, to be used alone or in costume design university courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: The Designer’s Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. What the Costume Designer Brings to a Production 2. Collaborative Creativity 3. Design Elements Create a Picture 4. Color Creates Emotions 5. Design Principles Create Meaning 6. Fabrics Create Definition \u003cb\u003ePart 2: A Designer Prepares \u003c\/b\u003e 7. Getting Paid: All that Glitters... 8. Script, Plot, and Story 9. The Mechanics of a Script 10. Characters Engage the Audience 11. The Story Unfolds on a Stage \u003cb\u003ePart 3: A Designer Explores \u003c\/b\u003e12. Generating Ideas 13. Adding Authenticity with Research \u003cb\u003ePart 4: Concept Development \u003c\/b\u003e 14. The Design Approach 15. Designing the Character Costume 16. Communicating the Costume Design \u003cb\u003ePart 5: Feasibility\u003c\/b\u003e 17. Defining the Scope of a Show 18. Budgeting Creative Projects 19. Leading Teamwork \u003cb\u003ePart 6: Production\u003c\/b\u003e 20. Pull it Together: Sourcing and Organizing Costumes 21. Styling Menswear 22. Meet Your Maker: Made-to-Order Costumes 23. Accessories and Costume Props 24. Hair and Makeup Design\u003cb\u003e Part 7: Evaluate\u003c\/b\u003e 25. Preparing for Fittings 26. Fitting Garments 27. The Rehearsal Period \u003cb\u003ePart 8: Refine the Vision\u003c\/b\u003e 28. Dress Rehearsals \u003cstrong\u003ePart 9: Opening and Epilogue \u003c\/strong\u003e29. Design Documentation 30. Growing Your Art \u003cem\u003eAppendix \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e– Sample Resume \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401899647319,"sku":"9780367858285","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367858285.jpg?v=1730478831","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-costume-designers-toolkit-9780367858285","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}