DRA 145 Stage Make-up

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course covers the research, design, selection of materials, and application of stage make-up, prosthetics, wigs, and hairpieces. Emphasis is placed on the development of techniques, style, and presentation of the finished makeup. Upon completion, students should be able to create and apply make-up, prosthetics, and hairpieces.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Classify specific time periods of makeup and hair by creating a compilation of images in specific categories and presenting a research paper on a category of specific interest.
Demonstrate skill in application of stage makeup, particularly the use of highlight and shadow for the creation of three dimensional illusion.
Explore the human face through illustrating physiological structure and its use in designing face schematics for makeup design.
Employ advanced makeup application techniques to create stage worthy creations in the areas of age, fantasy, corrective makeup and character makeup.
Investigate the use of prosthetics, both wax and latex, for use in creating realistic three dimensional effects for use in live theatrical productions.
Using proper techniques in specific steps, apply wigs and facial hair applications at a professional theatrical level.