H.S. ART FINAL REVIEW
CATS is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of
Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, and produced by Cameron Mackintosh. The musical tells the
story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the
Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back
to a new life.
Costume design is the fabrication of clothing for the overall appearance of a character
or performer.
Costume is specific in the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period. The
most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or
simply decorate a character. Costume design is a tool to express an art form, such as a
play or film script, dance piece, or opera. Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, or
musical performance but may not be limited to such. The costume design process
involves many steps and though they differ from genre to genre a basic method is
commonly used.
1.) Analysis: The first step is an analysis of the script, musical composition,
choreography, etc. Parameters must be established:
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Indication of events happening before the piece took place if applicable
Geographical location
Day, month, year or specific season
Who the characters are regarding relationships and socio economics,
government and religious rule, and ethical conduct, marriage or family.
The function of each character in regards to protagonist, antagonist etc.
Dialogue mode of text
Texts action in sequence. This is used to create a Costume Plot or Action Chart,
which lists which characters are in what scene.
Theme of the text
2.) Design Collaboration: An important phase in the process is meeting with the director
and fellow designers. There must be a clear understanding of:
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Script/Text
Budget
Time table/Calendar
3.) Costume Research: Once guidelines are established, the next step is to gather
research.
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A research outline is important to focus your attention, listing any questions
necessary to complete your study.
Use primary sources for the majority of your research; Such as, museums,
periodicals, newspapers, sculptures, paintings, etc.
4.) Preliminary Sketching and Color Layout: Once enough information is obtained to
begin drawing, a preliminary sketch must be performed. Successful preliminary
sketching conveys an accurate depiction of:
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Line, which will show the silhouette of the targeted piece of clothing
Proportion, of not only the garment but also the actors body.
Detail, of not specifics but general ideas. Such as the indication of what type of
fabric or pattern may be used.
A color layout, using either fabric swatches, or paint samples needs to be
represented.
5.) Final Sketches: The final costume sketch can be completed in any medium but must
include:
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Name of text
Name of character/actor
Scene(s) in which costume is represented
Signed signature of artist
UIL Young Film Makers
Each school may submit three (3) films in each category. The categories are:
1) narrative,
2) documentary and
3) animation.
Narrative and documentary films shall be 3- 7 minutes in length. Animation entries
shall be 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length. This includes any credits.
COSTUME DESIGN
(i) Three mounted individual costume plates including a rendering and
sample fabrics swatches and trim. Each plate shall not exceed 10” x
15”. Costume renderings shall be original and generated by the
designer.
(ii) An inspiration board , measuring a maximum of 10” X 15”, (previously
called a research collage) that reflects the designer’s choices .
(iii) A two-page MAXIMUM double-spaced paper justifying the design
choices and approach including the medium used for rendering or
modeling. Designers shall not describe but rather justify design choices.
This paper shall be three-hole punched and in some sort of a folder or
notebook and labeled on the outside front cover.
Line
Lines and curves are marks that span a distance between two points (or the path of a
moving point). As an art element, line pertains to the use of various marks, outlines and
implied lines in artwork and design. A line has a width, direction, and length.[2] A line's
width is sometimes called its "thickness". It can define a space, create an outline or
pattern, imply movement or texture and allude to mass or volume.
Be able to write about the Ghent Alter piece.
Explain how sharpie art compares to other art forms such as Native American art
designs.
There will be questions that cover information from the Monuments Men study.