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In the event of an emergency or announced campus closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be necessary for Panola College to move to altered operations. During this time, Panola College may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include, but are not limited to: online learning management system (CANVAS), online conferencing, email messaging, and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor Panola College's website (www.panola.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely, CANVAS for each class for course-specific communication, and Panola College email for important general information.
Regular and punctual attendance of classes and laboratories is required of all students. When a student has been ill or absent from class for approved extracurricular activities, he or she should be allowed, as far as possible, to make up for the missed work. If a student has not actively participated by the census date, they will be dropped by the instructor for non-attendance. This policy applies to courses that are in-person, online, hybrid, and hyflex.
Attendance in online courses is determined by submission of an assignment or participation in an activity. According to federal guidelines, simply logging into a distance learning course without participating in an academic assignment does not constitute attendance. Distance learning is defined as when a majority (more than 50%) of instruction occurs when the instructor and students are in separate physical locations. Students must engage in an academic activity prior to the course census date.
When an instructor feels that a student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning experience, the instructor may recommend to the Vice President of Instruction that the student be withdrawn from the course. Instructors may seek to withdraw students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences:
Fall or spring semesters:
3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences
2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences
1 class meeting per week - 2 absences
The student is responsible for seeing that he or she has been officially withdrawn from a class. A student who stops attendance in a class without officially withdrawing from that class will be given a failing grade; consequently, the student must follow official withdrawal procedures in the Admissions/Records Office.
Please note: Health Science and Cosmetology courses may require more stringent attendance policies based on their accreditation agencies. Please see the addendum and/or program handbook for further information concerning attendance.
Panola College welcomes pregnant and parenting students as a part of the student body. This institution is committed to providing support and adaptations for a successful educational experience for pregnant and parenting students. Students experiencing a need for accommodations related to pregnancy or parenting will find a Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations Request form in the Student Handbook or may request the form from the course instructor.
The purpose of this course is to cover the basic elements of costume design, including character/script analysis, collaboration, research, visual design ideas and techniques, budgeting and time management as well as both hand and machine sewing skills related to the basics of creating and altering clothes. Knowledge of fabrics and materials as well as costume history and careers in costume design will also be explored.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will
- : Demonstrate proficiency in hand and machine sewing techniques.
- Recognize and apply the safe use of costume studio materials, tools and equipment.
- Differentiate characteristics and uses of fabric, including fiber content and weave.
- Interpret and execute basic patterns to create a clothing/accessory piece.
A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Objectives section of this syllabus.
Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:
- The process of critical analysis through various proven methods
- The importance of collaboration
- How to successfully function on a design team
- Various methodologies of costume design and construction
This course shall consist of lecture, research, discussion, projects, and performance elements. Facetoface contact in class as well as online content delivered through Canvas.
Assignments
The following items will be assigned and assessed during the semester and used to calculate the student’s final grade.
- Written Analysis
- Character Charts
- Discussions
- Design Portfolio Processes
- Costume Budget Preparation
- Sewing Machine Certification
- Fabric Knowledge
Assessments
- Exams and Quizzes
- Portfolio
- Project
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
- Exams – 50%
- Projects – 25%
- Portfolio – 25%
- The Costume Designer’s Handbook – Ingham/Covey
- Bamboo Drawing Tablet or other similar device or drawing pad and instruments.
- Chapters 1 – 8 Text
- Plays produced in the current semester
- Historic Costume for the Stage - Barton
- Costumer’s Manifesto Website
- Courses conducted via video conferencing may be recorded and shared for instructional purposes by the instructor.
- For current texts and materials, use the following link to access bookstore listings: https://www.panolacollegestore.com.
- For testing services, use the following link: https://www.panola.edu/student-services/studentsupport/academic-testing-center.
- If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical learning or emotional condition, please contact the ADA Student Coordinator in Support Services located in the Charles C. Matthews Student Center or go to https://www.panola.edu/studentservices/student-support/disability-support-services for more information.
- Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility. Students who do not attend class and who do not withdraw will receive the grade earned for the course.
- Student Handbook: https://www.panola.edu/ (located on at the bottom under student)