THA 240 - Stage Makeup for Live Entertainment

3 credit hours - Three hours lecture weekly; one term.
Delve into the art of makeup for the stage by exploring the fundamental concepts of manipulating the contours of facial anatomy for live entertainment. Compare techniques for creating highlight and shadow, as well as various methods of modeling the face using a variety of 2D and 3D materials. Prepare new and exciting designs for characters born from the pages of a script, and execute those designs in custom-built makeup facilities, including historical figures, stylized characters, fantasy characters, animals, and characters of all ages. Lab fee $100.

Note: Lab fee of $100 covers the cost of a makeup starter kit, as well as other consumable course supplies.