professional readiness by creating individual sample books. Serving as both customized textbooks and visual portfolios, sample books ensure students graduate with tangible examples they can showcase along with their technical skills. “My goal is to continue working in costuming after college, so the lab has helped me prepare to work in my desired field,” Higbee said. “I have had the amazing opportunity to work on so many different projects and learn so many neat skills — such as corsetry — to help me grow as a burgeoning professional. “The work I’ve done in the costume lab has helped me create a robust portfolio to continue on into the professional world.” Through the professors’ and students’ dedication to the arts, the costume lab promises to continue nurturing generations of confident, creative graduates whose talents will be seen on stages and screens the world over. Kenzie Gillin, sophomore, shows off one of her designs. David J. Baxter serves as visiting assistant professor of costume production. Theatre senior Livvy Higbee explains elements of a costume. Scan for exclusive behind-the-scenes costume lab content OSU COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 25
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