(offered 2005 and thereafter every other year) PRE-REQUISITES: Drawing for the Theatrical Designer, Major in Design Option of School of Drama FOR: Graduate and Undergraduate Design Costume Majors only. Instructor Approval required. DESCRIPTION: Taught every other Spring, this fast-paced course focuses on techniques and exercises specific to the development of refined and versatile costume renderings. A variety of mediums and methods are explored including colored pencil, marker, ink, Doctor Martin¿s dyes, watercolor and acrylic as well as transfer drawings, resists and the use of other techniques. Color, texture, pattern and clothed human models are carefully studied and rendered. Students also apply course techniques to development of designs for production and portfolio preparation.