THEA 240 Stage Makeup
Basic principles and theory. Laboratory and performance experience in all phases of theatrical makeup. Required for sophomore theater majors.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
THEA 240Stage Makeup
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Basic principles and theory. Laboratory and performance experience in all phases of theatrical makeup. Required for sophomore theater majors.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Apply basic stage makeup for a variety of performance spaces
- Understand and apply the concepts of makeup design based on theme, character, and design concepts
- Read and analyze scripts to create effective makeup design
- Write a makeup design concept prospectus
- Create a portfolio of work drawn from makeup design prospectus
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Syllabus
Basic stage makeup
Pantomime
Light and shadow
Aging
Scars and injuries
Research and design
Stylized makeup design and application
Portfolio creation
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Script analysis for Arsenic and Old Lace
Makeup research, design, and application for Arsenic and Old Lace
Application of design concepts for stylized makeup project
Application of makeup for stylized project
Script analysis for Midsummer Night’s Dream
Makeup research, design, and application for Midsummer Night’s Dream
Required Exams
Participation in discussions
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for Arsenic and Old Lace
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for stylization project
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for Midsummer Night’s Dream
Required Text
Stage Makeup, Laura Thudium
Arsenic and Old Lace script
Midsummer Night’s Dream script
Basic makeup kit
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Script analysis for Arsenic and Old Lace
Makeup research, design, and application for Arsenic and Old Lace
Application of design concepts for stylized makeup project
Application of makeup for stylized project
Script analysis for Midsummer Night’s Dream
Makeup research, design, and application for Midsummer Night’s Dream
Participation in discussions
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for Arsenic and Old Lace
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for stylization project
Portfolio, including photos of makeup application, and written design prospectus for Midsummer Night’s Dream