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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Stage Make-up
2. Course Prefix & Number:
THTR 1452
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is a study of materials and techniques used in the application of theatrical make-up. The class also covers script analysis, research, make-up design and practical applications. Students allergic to latex or wool should not take this class.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
THTR 1452 - Stage Make-up
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
THTR 1452 - Stage Make-up
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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AFA Performance
|
Diploma
|
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Take variable directions and transfer them into design projects |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Analysis of the script and the character and create a make-up design |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Use design application techniques to create a 3D make-up design |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Design and execute various theatrical make-ups
|
6
|
|
Analyze a script from the standpoint of a make-up designer
|
6
|
|
Demonstrate and follow safety procedures in the application of theatrical make-up
|
6
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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Stage Make-up
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1. Safety and Health Issues
|
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A. Latex and Wool Warning; if you are allergic to latex or wool, do not take this class
|
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B. Preventing Infections
|
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1. Clean all brushes with appropriate brush cleaner
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2. Clean make-up station with anti-bacteria safety wipes
|
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3. Clean all make-up after each application
|
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4. Start with a clean face: Remove all street makeup
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C. Test for allergic reaction
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a. Spirit gum
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b. Spirit gum remover
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c. Latex
|
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d. Crepe hair
|
|
2. Facial Anatomy
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A. Frontal Eminence
|
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B. Superscalar Arch
|
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C. Orbital Fossa
|
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D. Nasal Bone
|
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E. Temporal Fossa
|
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F. Zygomatic Arch
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G. Infrateporal Fossa
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H. Maxilla
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I. Mandible
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3. Applying the make-up
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A. The make-up kit
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1. Cake make-up
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2. Dry make-up
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3. Crème make-up
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B. Corrective make-up
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1. Straight male character
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2. Corrective beauty make-up
|
|
C. Old age make-up
|
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1. Highlights and shadows
|
|
2. Reshaping the face
|
|
3. Stippling
|
|
D. 3-Dimensional make-up
|
|
1. Nose putty
|
|
2. Derma wax
|
|
3. Latex
|
|
a. Latex and tissue
|
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b. Spirit gum, tissue and latex
|
|
c. Latex and cotton
|
|
d. Cereal and latex
|
|
4. Blood, puss and scabs
|
|
4. Non-realistic make-up
|
|
A. Styles
|
|
B. Non-human characters
|
|
5. Beards-Crepe
|
|
A. Preparation
|
|
B. Mixing colors
|
|
C. Application
|
|
D. Beard stubble
|
|
E. Beard shadow
|
|
6. How to apply a bald cap
|
|
7. Designing the make-up
|
|
A. Relating the make-up to the character
|
|
1. Script analysis
|
|
2. Working with the Design Staff
|
|
3. Working with the Actors
|
|
4. Working with the Director
|
|
B. Research
|
|
C. Working designs
|
|
D. Work sheets
|
|
8. The Dress Rehearsal and Performance
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Stage Make-up
2. Course Prefix & Number:
THTR 1452
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is a study of materials and techniques used in the application of theatrical make-up. The class also covers script analysis, research, make-up design and practical applications. Students allergic to latex or wool should not take this class.
5. Placement Tests Required:
| Accuplacer (specify test): |
Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level |
Score: |
|
6. Prerequisite Courses:
THTR 1452 - Stage Make-up
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
THTR 1452 - Stage Make-up
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
AFA Performance
|
Diploma
|
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Take variable directions and transfer them into design projects |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Use design application techniques to create a 3D make-up design |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Design and execute various theatrical make-ups
|
6
|
|
Analyze a script from the standpoint of a make-up designer
|
6
|
|
Demonstrate and follow safety procedures in the application of theatrical make-up
|
6
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Stage Make-up
|
|
1. Safety and Health Issues
|
|
A. Latex and Wool Warning; if you are allergic to latex or wool, do not take this class
|
|
B. Preventing Infections
|
|
1. Clean all brushes with appropriate brush cleaner
|
|
2. Clean make-up station with anti-bacteria safety wipes
|
|
3. Clean all make-up after each application
|
|
4. Start with a clean face: Remove all street makeup
|
|
C. Test for allergic reaction
|
|
a. Spirit gum
|
|
b. Spirit gum remover
|
|
c. Latex
|
|
d. Crepe hair
|
|
2. Facial Anatomy
|
|
A. Frontal Eminence
|
|
B. Superscalar Arch
|
|
C. Orbital Fossa
|
|
D. Nasal Bone
|
|
E. Temporal Fossa
|
|
F. Zygomatic Arch
|
|
G. Infrateporal Fossa
|
|
H. Maxilla
|
|
I. Mandible
|
|
3. Applying the make-up
|
|
A. The make-up kit
|
|
1. Cake make-up
|
|
2. Dry make-up
|
|
3. Crème make-up
|
|
B. Corrective make-up
|
|
1. Straight male character
|
|
2. Corrective beauty make-up
|
|
C. Old age make-up
|
|
1. Highlights and shadows
|
|
2. Reshaping the face
|
|
3. Stippling
|
|
D. 3-Dimensional make-up
|
|
1. Nose putty
|
|
2. Derma wax
|
|
3. Latex
|
|
a. Latex and tissue
|
|
b. Spirit gum, tissue and latex
|
|
c. Latex and cotton
|
|
d. Cereal and latex
|
|
4. Blood, puss and scabs
|
|
4. Non-realistic make-up
|
|
A. Styles
|
|
B. Non-human characters
|
|
5. Beards-Crepe
|
|
A. Preparation
|
|
B. Mixing colors
|
|
C. Application
|
|
D. Beard stubble
|
|
E. Beard shadow
|
|
6. How to apply a bald cap
|
|
7. Designing the make-up
|
|
A. Relating the make-up to the character
|
|
1. Script analysis
|
|
2. Working with the Design Staff
|
|
3. Working with the Actors
|
|
4. Working with the Director
|
|
B. Research
|
|
C. Working designs
|
|
D. Work sheets
|
|
8. The Dress Rehearsal and Performance
|