Lauren M Lowell
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Biography
Lauren M. Lowell is a member of the Design faculty in the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance, where she teaches all things Costume Design. Head of Design/Production, Lauren is part of programs in the field at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Born and raised in southeastern Michigan, Lauren received her BA from Central Michigan University. She majored in Theatre and Interpretive Arts, but also completed double minors in Broadcast/Cinematic Arts and Music (Piano Performance). Following undergrad, Lauren studied at University of Georgia where she received an MFA in Design (Costumes).
Lauren Lowell is currently under a textbook contract with Waveland Press. Formerly, she as penned articles published in Costume Research Journal and Sightlines. Lauren has also presented papers at the Annual International Hawaiian Conference on the Arts & Humanities in Waikiki and the New Dialogues in Costume Conference at The Wallace Collection in London. Lauren teaches a three week course entitled Eastern European Theatre: Design Perspectives in Prague, Czech Republic and recently an Introduction to Western Costume History course at Srinakharinwriot University in Bangkok, Thailand.
Current Courses
THE 464.001 Advanced Projects In Design
THE 332.001 Costume Construction
THE 423.001 Costume Design
THE 309.004 Directed Projects
THE 299.003 Independent Honor Study
THE 400.002 Independent Study
THE 130.001 Introduction To Costume
THE 130.002 Introduction To Costume
THE 130.003 Introduction To Costume
THE 130.004 Introduction To Costume
THE 130.005 Introduction To Costume
THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Costume Design
THE 498.002 Professional Practice
THE 430.002 Seminar in Costume & Scenic Studies
THE 302.002 Theatre Practicum
THE 330.001 Theatrical Costume Design
THE 408.001 Directed Projects In Acting And Directing
THE 446.001 History & Styles of Stage Costuming II
THE 334.001 History And Styles Of Stage Costuming II
THE 232.001 Intermediate Costume Construction
THE 130.001 Introduction To Costume
THE 501.001 M.F.A. Portfolio:Costume Design
THE 302.003 Theatre Practicum
Teaching Interests & Areas
Fashion Rebels, Non-European Dress Culture, Study Abroad.
Research Interests & Areas
Feminism in the Evolution of Dress, Costume Rendering, Historical Undergarments, Fabric Manipulation Techniques, Embroidery and Needlecrafts, Face Painting and Body Graffiti.