This is an invaluable book for anyone who designs, or aspires to design,costumes
for stage productions.It explains the role of the costume designer, from
understanding the script to realizing ideas on paper and in fabric.Among the
topics covered are:art and design materials;foundations of art and design;
exercises for developing drawing skills;script and character analysis; the
theater production process; and approaches to historical and modem dress
productions. This book provides a real life, in depth look at big studio costume
departments with an eye toward expalning what's involved, including costume
design theories, department operations and management, from supervision to set
labour, fittings, locations and more.