THEA 225 - Stage Makeup

Every design component in the Theatre is based on a process of making informed choices, and Makeup is no different. This course will provide the foundations for making informed choices regarding stage makeup, and will provide theory and instruction on standard stage makeup applications. Students will explore color theory, facial anatomy, visual research and character analysis to design and execute makeups for specific projects. Projects will include Corrective (Beauty) Makeup, Old Age Makeup, and certain special application techniques as bruising, scarring, bald caps, and Death and Gore Makeup.

Prerequisites
Registration for the pre-application section of this course is required. Eligibility to enroll in this course will be determined at the first day of class.

Credits 1

Area
Creative Arts

Division
Arts and Humanities

Compass Attributes
Creative Arts