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Capturing a Classic: Costume Design for Jane Eyre

Russell, Sarah Roseanne

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2009, MFA, Kent State University, College of the Arts / School of Theatre and Dance.
My project will examine a multitude of challenges in the process of designing the costumes for the School of Theatre and Dance’s production of Jane Eyre (music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird, and based on the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë) in the spring of 2009. The challenges that pertain to costume design include approximately 30 characters portrayed by the ensemble and the necessity to capture a specific historical period (the 1830s-1850s) without existing stock. This production will allow me to further explore and develop my own aesthetic design process which is done through historical research, including the investigation of social issues and cultural climates of the time period, and my critical analysis of the script. I will also be using new technology and media, such as Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop. These will allow my technical language and visual techniques to be more specific, descriptive, and direct in order to improve my collaborative skills with a strong production team. Finally, I will be given the opportunity to work with staff from the Kent State University Fashion Museum. Specifically, both museum director Jean Druesedow and museum curator Anne Bissonnette will guide me while I continue to conduct research on design, style, texture, and other characteristics which are evident in both historical portraitures and actual historical garments (which are currently exhibited in the museum) from the time period. This project will also challenge me to create a visually cohesive design by unifying rental costumes from a variety of theatre sources with original costumes built specially for this production.
Sharon Campbell (Committee Chair)
Terri Kent (Committee Member)
Jean Druesedow (Committee Member)
88 p.

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  • Russell, S. R. (2009). Capturing a Classic: Costume Design for Jane Eyre [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1240343022

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Russell, Sarah. Capturing a Classic: Costume Design for Jane Eyre. 2009. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1240343022.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Russell, Sarah. "Capturing a Classic: Costume Design for Jane Eyre." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1240343022

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)