University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised November 2002 )
Code: UAMPE3-40-1 Title: Pattern Cutting Version: 3
Level: 1 UWE credit rating: 40 ECTS credit rating: 20
Module type: Project
Owning Faculty: Faculty of Creative Arts/ Field: Stage Management
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Faculty Committee Approval: Q & S Committee Date: 7th October 2009 - Approved Chairs action Nov 2009
Valid from: Sept 2009 Discontinued from:
Contributes towards: FdA – Costume for Theatre TV and Film
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: All other Level 1 modules under the above award.
Excluded combinations: Modules included under Awards in Stage Management and Design.
Learning outcomes:
On satisfactory completion of this module the student will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
• Demonstrate competence in basic costume construction
• Understand a range of methods, techniques and materials required for costume construction
Intellectual Skills
• Research and apply a range of techniques to construct costumes
• Problem solve and make decisions
Subject / Practical Skills
• confidently and accurately take measurements of actors;
• competently draft blocks and patterns working with a design and suitable research;
• drape fabric on a stand to create patterns;
• make, fit and carry out alterations to basic garments;
• complete a personal corset project with a high degree of finish and fit;
• demonstrate a competent level of accuracy and neatness in their work.
• demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of fastenings;
Transferable Skills
• Work independently
• Work to deadlines
• Communicate ideas and methods of costume construction
Syllabus outline:
Students will be taught how to accurately measure actors for the purpose of producing and fitting costumes. From these measurements they will then produce the basic blocks required for flat pattern drafting, including ladies' basic, men's basic, trouser, sleeve etc. Students are required to produce patterns and make up basic garments. The students will also be taught how to carry out fittings of these garments on actors and make suitable alterations. The students will be expected to create fastening samples and samples of specific period details i.e. lacing, cartridge pleats, and basic period garments i.e. petticoats, shirts and waistcoats. Students will be taught the appropriate methods of draping fabric on the stand and will produce samples of this technique.
Teaching and learning methods:
Teaching will be delivered through class work including a high ratio of one to one teaching with the Head of Costume and visiting tutors. Students will be expected to complete projects under the guidance of the relevant tutors. Students will learn fitting procedure and etiquette through attending fittings carried out by Level 2 students. Groups of acting students are available to the Level 1 students for the purpose of taking measurements.
Reading Strategy
Students are encouraged to become familiar with the subject area, and texts specific to the module, through reading lists and reference material provided. Lists are updated annually to maintain currency and relevance. Each department holds texts and reference material, as well as the general access provided to the Schools library and access to the Internet. The specifically vocational nature of training and study, combined with the project based nature of learning on the course, may require that students are guided to reading and research material in the first instance by the module leader.
NB: BOVTS students do not have access to UWE Libraries and UWE OnLine
Indicative sources:
Aldrich W
Metric Pattern Cutting
ISBN: 0632036125; Hardcover; 1994-06-01
Arnold J
The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women 4 Volumes
Patterns of fashion: Englishwomen's dresses & their construction
Publisher: Macmillan London ; 1990, c1972.
ISBN: 0896760278
Davis R I
Men’s Garments 1830 – 1900
ISBN: 0896761088
Ewing E
Dress and Undress
ISBN: 0896760006
Hill M & Bucknell BP
The Evolution of Fashion, Pattern and Cut
ISBN: 0713458186; (UK)
Hunniset J
Period Costume for Stage and Screen 1500-1800
illustrations by Janette Haslam
Publisher: London : Bell & Hyman ; c1986.
ISBN: 0713526602
Hunniset J
Period Costume for Stage and Screen 1800-1909
illustrations by Janette Haslam; ISBN: 0044400861
Ribeiro and V Cumming
The Visual History of Costume
ISBN: 0713448598
Stevenson P
Edwardian Fashion
ISBN: 0711010137
Waugh N
The Cut of Women’s Clothes 1600-1930
with line diagrams by Margaret Woodward; ISBN: 0878300260
Waugh N
The Cut of Men’s Clothes 1600-1900
Publisher: London : Faber and Faber, 1994
ISBN: 0571057144
Waugh N
Corsets and Crinolines
Publisher: New York : Routledge/Theatre Arts Books, 1991, c1954.
ISBN: 0878305262 Edition:
Assessment
This is a Project module with only one component of assessment. This component has only one element of assessment.
In assessing Component A there will be meetings between the student and the relevant tutor at formal assessment points over the course of the module to discuss and record the student's progress judged against the learning outcomes for this module. The result of these assessment points (of which there are normally not more than three) are cumulative in nature and give rise to a final mark/grade at the end of the module.
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Pattern Cutting and Basic Construction – Project 100%
Working to the project brief, produce a period corset and sample garments.
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is required)
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
1. Pattern Cutting and Basic Construction – Project 100%
Working to the project brief, produce a period corset and sample garments.
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes is required
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)