Research on the Implementation of RFID System in the Management of Traditional Chinese Opera Costumes and Props

The utilization of new IT technologies in the business processes has revolutionized the way management has been done traditionally. The modern management system has allowed businesses to approach Item Management in an efficient manner, increasing the information transparency and accuracy, making the access, review, categorize, package, and storage of items easier than before. The art of Chinese Opera is deeply rooted in tradition and history, an enigma to outsiders without the proper guidance of an expert or professional. The oral tradition of Chinese Opera also means that there is a lack of a complete real-time information system for the management of costumes and props. The implementation of RFID system in the management of Chinese Opera wardrobe can greatly aid in the teaching and continuation of the art. Traditional Chinese Opera has different characters, costumes and props, with rules outlining the costumes and props each character should be wearing and using. The scripts also have basic requirements for choreography, costumes, props and characters. By applying the six basic Chinese Opera elements of scriptwriting, composition, character, costume design, set and lighting combined with the three key aspects of script, actor, and costume design, this study seeks to create an object database for the management of scripts, characters costumes, and props. Furthermore, this study will integrate the object database with a RFID system to create a Traditional Chinese Opera Wardrobe Management System. The implementation of RFID system in the management of traditional Chinese Opera wardrobe can improve the problems involved with the manual management of the costume wardrobe. The integration of information such as scripts, showings, characters, costumes, and props into the system can also provide an information management platform to the costume wardrobe manager, aiding in the preparatory works involved before each play and the check and storage of the items during return.