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Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre

Wildlife conservation is vital for ecosystem health, as species play crucial roles in pollination and nutrient cycling. This study examines how integrating conservation education with the arts, particularly through theatre, can effectively engage youth. Focusing on the Anak Rimba theatre show in Sar...

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Main Author: Marzie, Hatef Jalil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University 2024
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N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
NC Drawing Design Illustration
NX Arts in general
Online Access:http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46762/1/Costume%20design%20for%20wildlife%20conservation.pdf
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46762/
https://www.idajournal.com/index.php/ida/article/view/310
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spelling my.unimas.ir-467622024-12-02T02:24:14Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46762/ Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre Marzie, Hatef Jalil N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR NC Drawing Design Illustration NX Arts in general Wildlife conservation is vital for ecosystem health, as species play crucial roles in pollination and nutrient cycling. This study examines how integrating conservation education with the arts, particularly through theatre, can effectively engage youth. Focusing on the Anak Rimba theatre show in Sarawak, the research explores the role of character costume design in enhancing environmental awareness. Employing a four-stage mixed-method approach, the study combines quantitative and qualitative methods. The stages include (1) developing a conceptual design approach, (2) creating costume prototypes inspired by endangered animals, (3) conducting a survey with 118 audience members, and (4) evaluating costume impact on audience perception and engagement. In the design process, eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices were prioritized to create functional and symbolically representative costumes of each animal’s traits. Results show that the costumes greatly enriched the theatrical experience, enhancing the performance’s visual and educational impact. Feedback indicated that costume design, as part of an interactive theatre experience, can effectively convey conservation messages, underscoring the potential of creative arts to inspire environmental stewardship among young audiences. This research supports the use of theatre and costume design as engaging tools for conservation education. Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University 2024-12-01 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46762/1/Costume%20design%20for%20wildlife%20conservation.pdf Marzie, Hatef Jalil (2024) Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre. IDA : International Design and Art Journal, 6 (2). pp. 265-276. ISSN 2687-5373 https://www.idajournal.com/index.php/ida/article/view/310
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topic N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
NC Drawing Design Illustration
NX Arts in general
spellingShingle N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR
NC Drawing Design Illustration
NX Arts in general
Marzie, Hatef Jalil
Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
description Wildlife conservation is vital for ecosystem health, as species play crucial roles in pollination and nutrient cycling. This study examines how integrating conservation education with the arts, particularly through theatre, can effectively engage youth. Focusing on the Anak Rimba theatre show in Sarawak, the research explores the role of character costume design in enhancing environmental awareness. Employing a four-stage mixed-method approach, the study combines quantitative and qualitative methods. The stages include (1) developing a conceptual design approach, (2) creating costume prototypes inspired by endangered animals, (3) conducting a survey with 118 audience members, and (4) evaluating costume impact on audience perception and engagement. In the design process, eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices were prioritized to create functional and symbolically representative costumes of each animal’s traits. Results show that the costumes greatly enriched the theatrical experience, enhancing the performance’s visual and educational impact. Feedback indicated that costume design, as part of an interactive theatre experience, can effectively convey conservation messages, underscoring the potential of creative arts to inspire environmental stewardship among young audiences. This research supports the use of theatre and costume design as engaging tools for conservation education.
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title Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
title_short Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
title_full Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
title_fullStr Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
title_full_unstemmed Costume design for wildlife conservation: Evaluating the educational impact of theatrical costumes in eco-theatre
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publisher Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University
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