School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Theater
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Theatre
Course Number
135
Course Title
Introduction to Stage Makeup
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ENG-093 and/or ENG-081 eligible
Catalog Course Description
Provides an analysis of the basic functions of stage makeup, demonstrates the art of makeup application, and explores age, animal, fantasy, horror, and foam latex prosthetic makeup techniques. Students design and apply their own makeup as well as design and apply makeup for actors in HFC mainstage productions.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
Students will learn the basic techniques of corrective makeup, highlight and shadow techniques, two dimensional aging, eyebags, nasolabial folds, crepe hair, 3-D effects, stippling, burns, scars, animal makeup, stylized makeup, portrait makeup, and introduction to prosthetics.
Core Course Topics
- Straight Makeup
Apply straight stage makeup.
- Character Makeup
Apply character stage makeup.
- Beards and Hair
Apply beards and hair stage makeup.
- Prosthetic Makeup
Apply prosthetic stage makeup.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Objective tests.
- Projects.
- Analysis/reports of professional makeup.
Outcomes
General Education Categories
- Humanities and Fine Arts
Institutional Outcomes
- Humanities
MTA Categories
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Review Semester
Fall 2020