Jason Estala
(He/Him/His)
Assistant Professor of Costume Design
Theatre
- Assistant Professor of Costume DesignTheatre
TEACHING SUMMARY
My teaching centers on preparing students for the collaborative and practical realities of theatre production while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and craftsmanship. As an educator in costume design, makeup, and costume technology, I emphasize both conceptual storytelling and hands-on skill development, ensuring students gain marketable techniques alongside a strong artistic voice. Drawing from my professional experience in costume construction and design, I integrate real-world practices into the classroom. I am committed to evolving my pedagogy through emerging technologies, including digital design tools while also preserving traditional craft techniques such as millinery and handwork. Ultimately, my goal is to equip students with the tools, adaptability, and curiosity needed to succeed in the ever-changing field of theatre.
TEACHING
- COURSE TAUGHTTH PR II: 2nd Eight Weeks9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatre Practicum II12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatrical Costume Design12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatre Practicum II18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatrical Craftwork: Techniques in Theatrical Properties and Crafts18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTAdvanced Costume Construction13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTHonors Creative Component13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTProduction Crew Practicum13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTTH PR II: 1st Eight Weeks13 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatre Practicum II13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
- COURSE TAUGHTAdvanced Honors Topics19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
- COURSE TAUGHTStage Makeup19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
- COURSE TAUGHTTH PR II: 2nd Eight Weeks11 Mar 2024 - 3 May 2024
- COURSE TAUGHTCostume Design16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
- COURSE TAUGHTTH PR II: 1st Eight Weeks16 Jan 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
- COURSE TAUGHTTheater Practicum II- Second Eight Weeks16 Oct 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTStage Makeup21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatre Practicum II21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTTopics in Design & Technology - COSTUME CRAFTS21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTAdvanced Costume Construction17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTProduction Crew Practicum17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTTheatre Practicum II17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTTopics in Design and Technology17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
- COURSE TAUGHTRun Crew Practicum: Second 8 Weeks17 Oct 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
- COURSE TAUGHTTheater Practicum II- Second Eight Weeks17 Oct 2022 - 9 Dec 2022