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Jason Estala

(He/Him/His)

Assistant Professor of Costume Design

Theatre

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  • Assistant Professor of Costume Design
    Theatre

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

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  • COURSE TAUGHT
    TH PR II: 2nd Eight Weeks
    9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatre Practicum II
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatrical Costume Design
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Approaches to costume design for performance and entertainment disciplines through research, conceptual analysis, figure drawing, and execution of sketches and renderings. Previously offered as TH 4973.Prerequisite(s): TH 2553 and TH 2563 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatre Practicum II
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatrical Craftwork: Techniques in Theatrical Properties and Crafts
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Specialized topics in scenic, costume, sound, or lighting design or technology. Course previously offered as TH 3630.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): TH 1663, 1673 and 2553 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Costume Construction
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced construction of techniques for theatrical costumes. Includes period garments, pattern drafting, fabric manipulation, and boning. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5673.Prerequisite(s): TH 1673.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Production Crew Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Laboratory experience in the theatrical production process through participation on a production crew for a department production or semester. Course previously offered as TH 1501.Offered for variable credit,1-2 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    TH PR II: 1st Eight Weeks
    13 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatre Practicum II
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Honors Topics
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Topical study in various disciplines taught by faculty from the undergraduate colleges for junior and senior students in the University Honors Program.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, junior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Stage Makeup
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Techniques of basic stage makeup. Application of makeup including a study of facial anatomy and character development. Laboratory work in preparation for departmental productions. Course previously offered as TH 3971.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    TH PR II: 2nd Eight Weeks
    11 Mar 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Costume Design
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Approaches to basic costume design including research, conceptual analysis, figure drawing, and executions of sketches and renderings. Previously offered as TH 4973.Prerequisite(s): TH 2553, TH 2563 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    TH PR II: 1st Eight Weeks
    16 Jan 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theater Practicum II- Second Eight Weeks
    16 Oct 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Stage Makeup
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Techniques of basic stage makeup. Application of makeup including a study of facial anatomy and character development. Laboratory work in preparation for departmental productions. Course previously offered as TH 3971.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatre Practicum II
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Topics in Design & Technology - COSTUME CRAFTS
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Specialized topics in scenic, costume, sound, or lighting design or technology. Course previously offered as TH 3630.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): TH 1663, 1673 and 2553 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Costume Construction
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Advanced construction of techniques for theatrical costumes. Includes period garments, pattern drafting, fabric manipulation, and boning. May not be used for degree credit with TH 5673.Prerequisite(s): TH 1673.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Production Crew Practicum
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Laboratory experience in the theatrical production process through participation on a production crew for a department production or semester. Course previously offered as TH 1501.Offered for variable credit,1-2 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theatre Practicum II
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Topics in Design and Technology
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Specialized topics in scenic, costume, sound, or lighting design or technology. Course previously offered as TH 3630.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): TH 1663, 1673 and 2553 or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Run Crew Practicum: Second 8 Weeks
    17 Oct 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Practical application of run crew duties by participation in technical rehearsals and performances for a Theatre Department Production.Offered for fixed 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Theater Practicum II- Second Eight Weeks
    17 Oct 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Advanced laboratory experience in theatre production, design, acting, and/or major crew assignments.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.