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Bergen Community College
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Course Syllabus
Stage Makeup THR-120
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Course Typically Offered: Fall___ Spring ___ Every Semester X Other _____
Syllabus last reviewed by: BCC General Education Committee October 19, 2010
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Course Description
This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to makeup techniques for theatre
and related arts. Students explore methods for applying basic, character, special effects,
prosthetic, and stylized makeup. They learn the basics of makeup design for a theatrical
production by creating a makeup plot. 2 lab 1 credit
No prerequisites and/or co-requisites.
Student Learning Objectives: As a result of meeting the requirements of this course,
students will be able to
1. Students will be able to complete makeup applications using many different
techniques and materials.
2. Students will explore the concepts of line, color, and composition and how they
connect to the creation of makeup for a character within a play or film.
3. Understand how to incorporate the special demands of the theatre such as the space,
lighting, costumes, character, the needs of the play and the period into their
applications
4. Each student will explore the nature of applying makeup not only to his/herself, but
to others within the class.
5. Students will apply and/or discuss numerous special effects makeup techniques.
6. Create a mini-makeup plot for a play
7. Learn the fundamentals of prosthetic makeup by creating a life mask
In support of the above-mentioned goals, the course will develop explore the different
many different techniques makeup techniques for the theatre and related arts through
hands-on applications. Students will not only work on their own face, but also learn to
adjust to the facial map of another person when applying makeup. Basic principles of
painting and drawing, such as mixing makeup colors on a palette, enable the students to
create works of art through makeup design.
Objectives will be assessed as follows:
1. Students learn methods for applying corrective (straight/basic), character, special
effects, prosthetic, and stylized makeup upon themselves and others. Each class
involves a hands-on experience in the art of stage makeup and a total of 12 makeup
applications. There are 8 applications worth 40%, in addition to several weeks of over
25 special effects techniques and a discussion of the history of makeup. There are also 4
major applications: the special effects midterm, the mini-makeup plot, and the final,
consisting of two applications. A makeup morgue is offered as an extra credit
assignment.
2. Drawing fundamentals and understanding line and color are introduced during the
very first class. Using the idea that the face is the canvas, the students are actually
creating paintings on their faces, and for special effects makeup, on their necks and
hands as well. Makeup planning sheets allow them to sketch out their designs in
advance.
3. The requirements of the production of a play and how makeup relates to them is
discussed in the very first class. The midterm application involves the written creation
of a character on the makeup-planning sheet. The makeup mini-plot offers the students
the opportunity to create a design for either 3 of the witches from “Macbeth” or 3 fairies
from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, and then apply one to themselves. Both of the
above applications also involve the students standing up in front the class and relating
what techniques were used, the details of the plot, and the back story for the characters.
The genre of the play, the size of the theatre, the lighting, etc. are all part of the makeup
planning sheet.
4. There are 2 old age applications, one applied to one’s own face and the other to
another student in the class. Students pair up and have about an hour to work on their
partner. This gives them experience in applying makeup to another person with a
different facial “map” than their own. For the life mask project, only one student
receives the mask because of the complexity of the task and the current size of the
makeup classroom. The rest of the class each has roles in this very involved process,
especially as the mold hardens very quickly and each step must be completed quickly,
carefully, and correctly.
5. Students will learn many different special effects techniques, applying and/or
discussing them over a 4 week period. They will work with numerous materials to
achieve a 3 dimensional look, as well as 2 and 3 dimensional ways realistic bruises, cuts,
etc. The 4 weeks culminate in a midterm application using at least 3 of the techniques
covered and a makeup-planning sheet to describe the process and the fictional character
who is created.
6. As noted above the mini-plot allows the students the chance to design makeup for a
play on a small scale for 3 characters from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or
“Macbeth”. In addition to filling out the details on the makeup-planning sheet, they
sketch out a full front and profile of the faces that they are creating and also inventory
what materials are needed, the techniques used and where they appear, such as on the
nose, lips, neck, etc. The students then apply one of the designs and explain to the class
what their concept was and how it was created.
7. The entire prosthetic process, which is very time-consuming, is demonstrated by
using a film, which shows each of the steps involved making the final latex prosthetic
appliance. The students will have the opportunity to build a life mask on another
student and then after the negative mold is removed from the subject, they all contribute
in some way to the creation of the positive plaster mold.
Course Content
Stage Makeup provides a practical, hands-on approach to makeup techniques for
theatre and related arts. Students explore methods for applying basic, character, special
effects, prosthetic, and stylized makeup through 11 applications over the course of the
semesters. They learn the basics of makeup design for a theatrical production by
creating a makeup plot. The students share their major design projects with the class
presenting how they created their applications and what materials were used. Through
the use of makeup planning sheets they write up a detailed description of their designs,
including a character study, their concepts for the play, and what type of theatre and
lighting would be involved. The course not only teaches makeup techniques, it also
explores the fundamentals of drawing and painting, as well as examines how the
makeup fits into an historical context.
Technological Literacy
Technological literacy and/or information literacy is one expectation of this course.
Students will be encouraged to research for their various projects online.
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials
Required: A makeup kit (Ben Nye Student Theatrical Kit is suggested) and
miscellaneous supplies, such as makeup wipes, tissues, gelatin, etc.
Recommended:
"Stage Makeup", by Richard Corson
"Create Your Own Stage Faces", by Douglas Young
"Creative Theatrical Makeup", by Donna J. Arnink
"Makeup Artist's Handbook", by Diego Dall Palma
"Stage Makeup", by Herman Buchman
Grading Policy
The final grade in this course will be determined by a student’s overall mastery of the subject matt er
as evidenced in makeup applications, three dimensional work, preparation for applications, projects,
consistent attendance and quality class participation. There will be one mid-term application, one
final with two applications, a makeup morgue.
8 applications 40%
Special Effects Preparation (4-5 classes) 10%
Midterm Application (Special Effects) 15%
Makeup Plot Assignment 10%
Final in Two Parts: “Creating a Likeness” (10%),
followed by an application of a comic book or a
fantastic character (5%) 15%
Class participation - involvement in preparation,
workshops and evaluation of applications 10%
100%
Extra Credit: Character "morgue" (at least 20 pictures) 5%
Criteria for Evaluation: Attendance and participation
a. Consistent attendance
b. 12 makeup applications, including the midterm, final, and the mini-makeup plot
c. Makeup planning sheets
d. Special Effects workshops
e. Preparation for applications in advance where applicable
f. Presentation of projects and quality classroom responses
g. 0verall demonstration of comprehension of the course material
90-100 = A 86-89 = B+ 80-85 = B 76-79 = C+ 70 - 75 = C 65-69 = D
E =Unofficial Withdrawal W =Official Withdrawal INC=Incomplete 0–64 = F
Attendance Policy
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in
which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be
determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established
in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for
administrative and counseling purposes.
Students will be evaluated on attendance and participation in class using the following
criteria: consistent attendance; evidence of studying text and assignments; completed
daily assignments; quality classroom responses.
Bergen Community College Academic Policies:
Bergen Community College is committed to academic integrity – the honest, fair and
continuing pursuit of knowledge, free from fraud or deception. Please review the
college catalogue or student handbook for further information on this topic.
Bergen Community College has adopted an internal grievance procedure to provide for
prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by federal
regulation implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (ADA). Please review the college
catalogue for further information on this topic.
Bergen Community College is committed to providing its students and employees with
an academic and work environment free from sexual harassment or discrimination.
Please review the policy prohibiting sexual harassment in the college catalog.
Please review the statement on acceptable use of BCC technology in the college catalog.
Faculty hold 3 office hours per week, and as requested by students, by appointment.
Students are encouraged to seek out their faculty member for academic needs.
Student and Faculty Support Services
All students are encouraged to visit and use the BCC Library. There are particularly
excellent electronic references in the area of theatre available to our students.
Students are encouraged to use the student support services of the college. These
services include: the Writing Center, the music-computer Lab, the Tutorial Center, and
the Office of Specialized Services.
The Distance Learning Office – for
any problems you may have
accessing your online courses
Room
C-334
201-612-5581
psimms@bergen.edu
Smarthinking Tutorial Service On Line
at:
www.bergen.edu/library/learning/tutor/smart/index.asp
The Tutoring Center Room
L-125
201-447-7908
The Writing Center Room
L-125
201-447-7908
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) On Line www.bergen.edu/owl
at:
The Office of Specialized Services
(for Students with Disabilities)
Room
S-131
201-612-5270
The Sidney Silverman Library –
Reference Desk
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L-226
201-447-7436
Course Outline:
Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon
the progress of the class
Week Topic/Activity Learning
Objectives Assignments/Events
1
Course Introduction
Introduction to the course; explanation
of materials; discussion of theatrical
makeup design; preliminary drawing
exercises
2,3
Order the makeup kit
Bring in makeup remover
The women bring in their
own mascara, eye
shadow, liner, and
lipstick
Bring in pictures of
“beautiful” people as a
reference for corrective
makeup application
2
Go through the kit and explain its
contents
Discuss and do a short demonstration
of the use of highlights and contours
(shadows) to create an illusion and
correct or enhance features
Use a handout that lists the techniques
for this, looking at the pictures which
were brought in to class
Application #1: Corrective
(straight/basic) makeup application
1,2,3
Bring in pictures of
middle-aged and old
people
3
Discuss highlights and shadows when
used for two-dimensional aging and
do a short demonstration
Use a handout that describes this
aging process and look at the pictures
which were brought in to class, in
addition to those in the Corson book
Application #2: Old Age - age
yourself using 2 dimensional
techniques
1,2,3
4
Hand out a list of materials for the
upcoming four weeks of special
effects techniques, telling students
what to bring for the next class
Discuss how a different facial map
affects the techniques
Application #3: Old Age makeup on
another person - pair up and age
another student using 2 dimensional
techniques
1,2,3,4 Bring in materials for
next week’s
3 dimensional work
5
Special Effects makeup preparation -
putty, wax, tissue and latex, etc. We
will be covering over 25 different
techniques over four weeks; this week
explores making blood, bad teeth, two
dimensional cuts, and gelatin.
1,5 Bring materials for the
next week
6
More special effects techniques,
including putty for noses, putty for
cuts, putty and cotton cuts, stitches,
etc.
1,5 Bring in materials for the
next class
7
Explore tissue with Karo syrup, spirit
gum, latex, or the combination of
spirit gum, tissue, and latex to create
scars, bullet holes, cuts, etc. Also,
discuss collodian and its many uses;
hand out makeup planning sheet for
the midterm and explain what it
involves
1,5 Bring in materials for
next class
8
Explore ways to block out eyebrows.
Use latex and the addition of materials
to create slit throats, cuts, boils, etc.
Review what is needed for the
midterm
1,5 Prepare for the midterm,
filling out the makeup
planning sheet, front and
back, in advance. Bring
in any materials that will
be needed.
9
The midterm involves creating a
fictional character using at least three
of the special effects techniques which
have been covered. After applying the
makeup, each student will explain to
the class who the character is and what
techniques were used.
1,2,3,5 Bring materials which
will be used in the
application and the
makeup-planning sheet
10
Application #4: Beards, using crepe
hair and spirit gum; explain the animal
application for next week and pass out
makeup planning sheets for an
optional thumbnail sketch
1,2,3 Bring a picture of an
animal in color either in
hard copy or on a laptop
or I-Pad, a small plate or
piece of wax paper as a
palette and an optional
thumbnail sketch
11
Discuss the mini-makeup plot due
next week; Application #5:
2 dimensional animal faces, using the
handout for guidance
1,2,3 Mini-Makeup Plot due
next week; the three
makeup planning sheets
are filled out in advance;
bring any needed
materials
12
Mini-Makeup Plot is due of either 3
fairies from “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream” or 3 witches from “Macbeth”;
apply one of the designs to oneself;
each student then presents their
designs; makeup-planning sheets are
filled out in advance.
1,2,3,6 Select a person from
another time period and
prepare for an application
of his/her makeup;
decide which two
students will have a bald
cap applied
13
Discuss the history of makeup and
Application #6: apply makeup for a
person from another time period;
Application #7: Two students have
bald caps applied by the rest of the
students in the class, broken into two
groups.
1,2,3 Decide who will be the
subject for the life mask
application; everyone
wear old clothes
14
Discussion of the final and remind
students, who need extra credit, to
being in their makeup morgues;
Application #8: Life Mask application
and creation of the plaster mold
1,2,3,4,5,7 Makeup planning sheet
filled out for creation of a
likeness section of the
final and selection of a
fantastic or comic book
character in color; extra
credit: bring in morgues
15
The final is in two parts: Creation of a
Likeness (50 minutes); followed by
the application of a comic book or
fantastic character in color (the
remainder of the class); extra credit
morgues are due.
1,2,3 Hand in morgues for
extra credit; Creation of a
Likeness and application
of a comic book or
fantastic character