UACC 261 Collaborative Studio: Experimental Costume and Performance

1.5 - 3 credits undefined hours
200 level undergraduate course

The garment provides a tangible yet pliable boundary between the space of self and the
space of the world. In this introductory fibers studio, students learn costume
construction fundamentals (hand and machine sewing, millinery,
flat pattern design, etc.) and explore the garment as a vehicle for personal expression.
Students are encouraged to experiment with technique, and a variety of both traditional
and unconventional materials are used. Concurrent with studio work, students are introduced
to the cultural, political, social, historic, and aesthetic dimensions of costume as it
relates to contemporary art. The semester concludes with a collaborative performance.

Collaborative Studio engages students in cross-disciplinary and collaborative processes,
building links and connections across the disciplines through diverse cultural experiences,
critical writing and discussion.

Requires completion of 24 credits
This course is not repeatable for credit.