Is a compilation of all costume information and where all the information should be for example :
- Need to include lots of research, what I mean by this so that if it is a historical piece it needs to be factually correct or be the developments of the initial ideas.
- They are created by the costume designer for a show.
- It must include accurate measurements of characters
- Costumes inspirations and starting points. This is basically the initial ideas but the more raw side so like the first mind map
- Sketches of the costume and drawings.
- Include all costume changes in a chart.
- samples of fabric they want to use.
- detailed information about specific add-ons eg: buttons, zips, jewellery and pockets.
What determines a costume design?
Size - Measurements of the actors size to suit both practicality and effectiveness of the costume.
Practicality/suitability - A costume that enables you to move freely and how you need to within your performance for example if you need to be able to move a lot across a stage, tight jeans would be an inappropriate choice.
Characters personality/what they are trying to portray - costume will reflect the mood and personality of character eg with colours someone sad wearing cool colours. Also characters can be illustrated from using stereotypes within their costumes so goths stereotypically would wear all black.
Context/time period - If doing a historical piece the costumes need to be factually correct for that particular time era, otherwise it will be incorrect and not make any sense.
Budget - Strategically using your budget to create effective costumes. There are other ways to create
character and status without the use of expensive or elaborate materials/costumes.
location - For example, if they're not performing on a usual stage but doing a site-specific performance for example performing Into the Woods within a woods, the costume would need to be correct but also suitable for a forest. Also if a scene is set in a desert it would be odd if the character was wearing a winter coat unless there is a justified reason within the play/show.
Staging eg lighting - Changes the colour of the costume and therefore links with practicality in terms on what it can reveal what an actor is wearing underneath and whether it is intended or not. An example would be that when someone has a sequined costume it can be difficult for a lighting designer as it disperses the light and messes with the patterns.
Status - How a character is measured against another character
social and political status
Audience - The costumes have to be appropriate for the target audience for different performances. For example with children it would include all sensory features such as texture, colour, lighting and more, and for adults may be more mature such as costumes in The Rock Horror Picture Show they wear costumes which are not suitable for children at all as are more mature based themes.
What is a costume plot?
A costume plot is a break down of the costumes throughout the show, it is a way of organising all of your costumes including clothing, jewellery, headwear, footwear and accessories for when you need them and where you need them so if there is a allocated quick changer they know exactly what to do.
Here is a draft one in which i created for my character:
The Character Analysis is of my character Meat and says:
I think that Meat is very different and quirky and doesn't really care what others think about her and her beliefs. She is very alternative and outgoing, and being a rebel and bohemian reflects through her choice of sassy and expressive clothing such as corsets and denim hot pants layered with other materials such as lace as well as other accessories like bracelets.
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