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.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the basic principles of stage makeup and its application.
Distinguish differences and similarities between their own facial structure and a given makeup design in order to apply it convincingly for the stage.
Plan for makeup designs for the stage based on analysis of a given script.
Execute makeup designs in practical settings under conditions germane to the industry, including time and budget constraints.