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THEA 236

THEA 236: Makeup I

Credit Hours: (3)

A study and practical application of basic stage makeup techniques used in theatrical venues including old age, character, period and fantasy styles.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

The purpose of the course is to expose the student to the basic principals of theatrical makeup techniques with emphasis on their adaptation to actual production experiences.

 

1. Juvenile, young lead
2. Middle Age lead
3. Old Age lead
4. Period Character study
5. Portrait study
6. Fantasy study

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

An informal approach in which the discovery of the principals used in theatrical makeup application.

 

Goals and Objectives of the Course

1. At the conclusion of this course theatre majors will be able to demonstrate the basic skills needed in stage makeup. This includes the demonstration of the skills needed for basic old age makeup, texture makeup, corrective makeup and period makeup.
2. At the conclusion of this course the undergraduate student will be able to demonstrate the basic skills needed in stage makeup. This includes the demonstration of the skills needed for basic old age makeup, texture makeup, corrective makeup and period makeup.

 

Assessment Measures

Graded assessment includes the assignment and presentation of projects both paper and actual in-class work. Class preparation and participation.

 

Other Course Information

None

 

Review and Approval

April, 2009

March 01, 2021