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Theater Arts Costume Design with Super Heroes!

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Who doesn’t like super heroes like Superman? Wonder Woman? Over 200 Sold! This low prep, two-day lesson on costume design is focused on super heroes and their unusual costumes. Save time by using this resource all ready for you! It gives your students an opportunity be costume designers, do some creative writing and learn all about the profession. Great differentiation opportunities!


Suitable for students in grades 6 to 7, but younger students will enjoy it too. The product is broken down for two class periods, although it could be used for a one-day exploration of the subject. Students in art classes, drama, and gifted students love this lesson.


Remember-- students understand costumes because they've worn them. Teach your students that, "Costumes are the first impression that you have of the character before they open their mouth." states Oscar award winning, Colleen Atwood.


The teacher will need access to YouTube.com.


Students learn about:


  • The History of Costume Design
  • The Rationale for Teaching Costume Design
  • The Rationale for Teaching About Super Heroes
  • Teacher's Script for Lecture including a slide presentation
  • Procedure
  • Materials List
  • Source & Video link list including Super Hero movie clips!
  • A Warm-up—engaging and creative
  • Qualities of a Super Hero--flyer
  • Two Assignments--one drawing and one creative writing
  • Student Writing Examples



Created by an award-winning veteran drama teacher of thirty-eight years. Enjoy!


You will get a PDF (89MB) file