Course Description
Fundamental principles and practices in makeup for stage and media. Drawing and face painting skills as well as practice in use of cosmetics, wigs, hair pieces, and work with departmental productions.
Athena Title
Makeup for Entertainment Arts
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to visual characterization and the use of makeup to transform the actor. Heavy emphasis is placed on enlarging the student's ability to communicate through drawing and face painting.
Topical Outline
-Drawing and Modeling the Face -Color and Light in the Theatre -Makeup Tools and Equipment -Characterization and Stereotype -Face Painting and Dimensionality -Production Style -Makeup as Mask -Hair and Wigs -Special Effects Makeup -Makeup Artists in the Industry
Syllabus
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