Course Description
This class provides an overview of some of the techniques used in creating costume pieces that are crafted rather than sewn. We will use a variety of materials and techniques to create specific costume pieces while at the same time exploring alternative applications possible for each material/technique.
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A student models various costume elements completed for this course: a felt hat, a molded mask, a necklace made from found objects, a simple corset, an embellished thrift-store jacket, and armored gauntlets. (Photo by Leslie Held; costuming by an anonymous MIT student. Used with permission.)
