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TEC 254 — COSTUME CRAFTS:DYEING AND PAINTING (CUR-163)

TEC 254 — COSTUME CRAFTS:DYEING AND PAINTING is a DePaul University catalog course in The Theatre School. Dyeing, painting, and distressing textiles and costumes for the theatre. Different classes of dyes will be introduced emphasizing method, appropriateness and safety. The use of fabric paint and the making and using of stencils and stamps will be covered. Students will be introduced to distressing and aging techniques used on costumes. Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.

Summary 🟡 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Theatre Technology
  • College/School: The Theatre School
  • Curriculum section: Theatre School
  • Catalog: TEC 254
  • Last Verified: 2026-05-28

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🟡 Yellow — Needs an appointment or affiliation
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Program: Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre

Verification

Catalog description

Dyeing, painting, and distressing textiles and costumes for the theatre. Different classes of dyes will be introduced emphasizing method, appropriateness and safety. The use of fabric paint and the making and using of stencils and stamps will be covered. Students will be introduced to distressing and aging techniques used on costumes. Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.

Resource relevance

Costume crafts: dyeing and painting techniques for production.

Notes

Catalog course key: TEC 254. Course offerings and schedules are not verified in this pass.