Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijke Academie van Antwerpen
Costume design: Production analysis 313541/3443/2526/1/28
Study guide

Costume design: Production analysis 3

13541/3443/2526/1/28
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
    Specialisation:
    • Costume Design
  • Bridging Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • Kostuumontwerp
  • Preparatory Programme Visual Arts
    Programme option:
    • Kostuumontwerp
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Severi Esther
Other teaching staff: Snik Christina (dut,eng)
Languages: Dutch, English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.03.2026 (2nd semester)
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 58,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Costume sculpting 2 OR (to be taken together with Costume shaping 2).

Learning outcomes (list)

BA3 - The student knows about and understands the social, cultural, artistic, historical and international context of the visual arts and artistic praxis, and continues to develop this knowledge and understanding.
"The student has gained insight into the dramatic structures of theater performances and can develop a deeper analysis of characters, action, costumes, decor, lighting, grime, etc. "
BA4 - The student develops and sharpens his/her critical and investigative attitude towards designs and/or realizations that arise from visual experiments and research, emotion and intuition.
The student is able to critically assess a theater performance.
BA5 - When developing his/her personal visual language the students starts from a searching and reflective attitude when developing one's own visual language.
The student is able to discuss a attended theater performance in a sensible way, and to formulate his/her own opinion concerning specifically the principles of directing, the style of playing, and the way in which scenography and costume design contribute to the realization of a total concept.

Course content

In ‘Performance Analysis 3’ the focus is on viewing and discussing performances together, from the perspective of the full-fledged creator. This utilizes acquired knowledge and analytical models from Performance Analysis 1 and 2. A key element of Performance Analysis 3 is the translation of this knowledge into a group discussion, focusing on communicating visions and impressions to others. After viewing a performance, each group discussion serves as a learning opportunity to compare personal experiences with those of others and learn from each other's personal perspectives. A written assignment, on the other hand, allows participants to practice translating these perspectives into a reflective text and a creative assignment linked to an existing performance of their choice.

Study material (text): Mandatory

The compulsory study material for ‘Performance analysis 3’ will be:
-shows to watch obligatory according to a schedule that the teacher will compose
-material around each performance: program leaflet, reviews, text etc.

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis32,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials26,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
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1st examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
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2nd examination periodArtistic practical assessment100,00

Evaluation (text)

- Class attendance
- Attendance at mandatory performances
- Active participation in group discussions
- Communicating experiences and engaging with the perspectives of others
- Written assignment