31-1605 Makeup for the Performer

This course gives actors the knowledge and skills needed to communicate character through makeup. A solid foundation of materials, tools, skin care and techniques will be discussed. Corrective, aging, and character makeups will be covered in detail and practiced in class. Basic three-dimensional materials will be introduced to further develop character designs. Students will learn how to prepare for a production, design their own characters and apply their designs for different types of stages.

3 Credits