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Costume Play Group Performance Practicum
Course: THP209

First Term: 2020 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load


Description: Introduction to Costume Play (Cosplay) skills for the creation of a group based performance through practical experience. Focus on the development and collaborative performance of Cosplay characters within a canon/shared world. Use of tools for prop and costume development, design and application of make-up, safety practices, and growing a social presence for promotion.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Research historical, cultural, and social rules of conventions and Cosplay for the effective creation and performance of chosen characters within a canon/shared world. (I, II, VII)
2. Collaborate on the creation of the world through individual and group character development. (I, II, VII)
3. Recognize shop roles and responsibilities including safety protocols. (III, IV, V, VI)
4. Differentiate between various materials and hardware types and their uses for creation of Costume play. (III, IV, V, VI)
5. Utilize shop tools for the creation of Cosplay costumes and props. (III, IV, V, VI)
6. Perform as a Cosplay character within a group Cosplay experience. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. History and culture
   A. Roots of Cosplay
      1. Manga
      2. Anime
      3. Sci Fi conventions
   B. Culture conventions
   C. Rules, etiquette, and safety
      1. Fandoms
      2. Weapons
      3. Cosplay not consent
II. World development
   A. History
   B. Social and cultural context
   C. Visual research, development, and design
   D. Backstory and canon integration
III. Shop roles, tool knowledge and safety
   A. Costume shop
      1. Roles
      2. Tools
      3. Safety
   B. Scene shop
      1. Roles
      2. Tools
      3. Safety
IV. Prop design and execution
   A. Research
   B. Rendering/drafting
   C. Planning and budgeting
   D. Execution
V. Costume design and execution
   A. Research
   B. Rendering/drafting
   C. Planning and budgeting
   D. Execution
VI. Make-up and hair design and execution
   A. Research
   B. Rendering
   C. Planning and budgeting
   D. Execution
VII. Performance
   A. Character development
      1. Observations of self and habits
      2. Build self character
      3. Exploration of character`s inner life
      4. Improvisation (Improv) basics
      5. Integration of Improv with character development
      6. Application of text to character
      7. Living as the character, long form Improv
   B. Performing within a canon/world
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

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