This course looks at the function and artistry of costuming in the movies, with particular attention to period films. Film excerpts are shown in chronological order by the period of the clothing, with examples from different eras of filmmaking and a range of designers to allow for specific comparisons. Included are a trip to a professional costume house and conversations with other designers who work in film costume. This course is taught by assistant arts professor Campbell Baird, an international designer of costumes and scenery.