THE 225 Make-up for Theatre

Spring Semester, every other year

This course studies the aestetics, materials, and procedures of state make-up involving: basic application, corrective and aging techniques, basic prostetics, three-dimensional techniques, period make-up, the design and creation of non-realistic character make-up, the construction of beards and moustaches, and make-up for opera and ballet. Students will analyze texts for character development and make-up design, then create a finished design for presentation to the class.

3 credit hours