THR 162 - Introduction to Stage Make-up

0.5 course unit

This 7-week course is an introduction to the basics of stage make-up; study includes historical and contemporary techniques in make-up and hair design and execution. Students will analyze the face and explore ways to manipulate and exaggerate the features with make-up and three-dimensional mediums. Projects include work with analyzing plays and characters to then create conceptual make-up charts that lead to realized designs. Study includes human physiognomy, theatrical make-up styles, and rendering techniques.