Pukusuunnitelman

Pukusuunnitelman is the genitive form of pukusuunnitelma, a term used in Finnish theatre, film and other production contexts to refer to a costume plan or costume design plan. It describes the planned wardrobe for a production and serves as a reference for the wardrobe department and other creative teams.

The plan functions as a production document that guides design decisions and wardrobe coordination. It helps maintain visual and historical or stylistic continuity across scenes, aligns with the director’s vision, and provides a reference for actors, fittings, and on-set costume changes. It can be used in professional productions as well as school performances or festival programs.

A typical pukusuunnitelman includes several elements: a list of characters and their wardrobe requirements by scene, references to period, genre or fantasy settings, and a defined color palette and fabric choices. It may incorporate drawings or mood boards, a garments inventory with sizes or stock numbers, and a schedule of fittings. Additional content can cover maintenance and care instructions, budgeting notes, procurement timelines, and continuity annotations to track alterations or replacements.

The plan is usually drafted by the costume designer in collaboration with the director and production manager, then reviewed and approved by producers or other project leads. It is updated as rehearsals progress and filming unfolds to reflect changes in cast, locations, or creative direction. The pukusuunnitelman is typically stored in the production archive as part of the overall wardrobe documentation.

In Finnish usage, pukusuunnitelman is a core artifact of the costume department, emphasizing planning, coordination, and documentation within the design process.