Th 1451 StageMakeup I - Tuesday/Thursday, 2:00 - 3:50, MPAC 21
P. Dennis, MPAC 142
726-8778, pdennis@d.umn.edu
Teaching Assistants: Sarah Bahr and Melissa Olson

Focus of Course

This course is a series of lecture demonstrations employing the principles of stage makeup, the different materials, and their specific application., This course is designed to help students build a working knowledge of broad based application procedures, materials and techniques, coupled with the principles of characterization, thus allowing for the development and planning of character makeup design.

TEXT and MATERIALS

Required Text: Corson, Richard, Glavan, James: Stage Makeup, 9th Edition
This text is the best resource available in examining the techniques and application procedures of stage makeup, and developing the makeup design. It is imperative that the makeup student keep up at all time, the assigned reading. Students should consider keeping their text as part of their theatre libraries, it will prove to be an invaluable resource for both actor and makeup artist.

Supplemental Texts: The following texts explore in more depth 3-dimensional techniques and stylized makeup for stage, film and television. Take time to go through these, they will provide a greater understanding and appreciation of the art of makeup design and technology.
Corey, Irene; The Mask of Reality
Kehoe, Vincent; The Technique of the Professional Makeup Artist
Baygan, Lee; Makeup Techniques
Buckman, Henry; Film and Television Makeup
Baker, Patsy; Wigs and Makeup

Required Materials: Makeup Kit. Each student will be required to purchase a Ben Nye Creme makeup kit. Special makeup materials not provided in the kit will be provided by the department for classroom projects. Note: There will be additional kit materials that students may purchase at most local cosmetic stores that will be discussed in class. In addition to the makeup kit the following item will be needed for preparation and execution: makeup shirt, towel, hand mirror, combs, brush, etc., tracing vellum, drawing pencils, charcoal paper, colored pencils, portfolio notebook.

PROJECTS and GRADING

Evaluation Process: In order to provide each student with a complete assessment of their makeup progress, all makeup assignments will be videotaped and digitally photographed. Each student will receive a copy of the makeup work with written comments. The video tapes will be viewed in class, in addition each student is urged to view their makeup with the instructor for further assessment.

Weekly Assignments: For each topic covered, students will complete a makeup in that area. The assignment will be done on 1/2 of the face, and a fully prepared makeup drawing, with research page (mounted) is required prior to the execution. Students will compile their makeup drawings, research, etc. into the portfolio notebook that will then become part of the makeup morgue. Each weekly assignment will be graded on the basis of the prepared drawing, the research and its use, the outcome of the execution, and the improvement of technical and artistic skills.Weekly Assignments = 40% of grade

Exams: Written and Practical Proficiency Exam: There will be one written exam covering all the reading and lecture material given during the final exam period. In addition to the written exam, students will be tested on their progress and proficiency of basic makeup techniques. Students will be given at least two different types of techniques to demonstrate under a specific time constraint, and be expected to execute those techniques. The textbook can be used during the practical exam.
Written exam= 10% of grade, Practical exam = 10% of grade

Partner Makeup, Creating a Likeness or Sex Reversal: This assignment involves designing a makeup to make someone look like a specific person. A colored photograph or painting must be used as a resource. This makeup will be done on another person other than yourself. Sketch and Research required.
Likeness Makeup=10% of grade

Makeup Morgue: The makeup morgue for this course is a compilation of the research, makeup drawings and digital photographs of all the makeup assignments. In addition, for each area covered in class (execution topics) the student will research on the World Wide Web and find a site that illustrates the class topic to include in the morgue. The portfolio notebook will be used to compile the makeup morgue.
Makeup Morgue=10% of grade

Final Project, Character Makeup Design: Makeup design and execution of a specific character from a play. Choice of specific character is subject to instructor's approval. A makeup rendering, written character analysis and research is due at the time of the execution.
Character Makeup=20% of grade

Class attendance is mandatory. If you are ill, call prior to the class meeting. Failure to call will result in an unexcused absence, for each unexcused absence the final grade will be reduced 1/3 of a full letter grade. If you are excused on an execution day, you will be allowed only 1 week in which to reschedule the makeup assignment, failure to reschedule will result in an "F" for that particular assignment.

Special Note: It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodation to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their instructor to discuss their individual needs for accommodations.

Be prepared to create, use your imagination, and most of all have fun doing it.

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