MAKEUP for STAGE AND SCREEN - Spring 2009
Theatre 253-001
Monday: 4:30-7:30pm
Room : AC/W- 17
Kathleen Donnelly, e-mail:
donnelly@uwosh.edu
Office: AC/W
220 - 424-7127
Office hours:
W: 10:20-11:20am, Tues/Thurs: 10:00-11:00am, or by appointment.
Text:
Richard Corson and James Glavan: Stage Makeup, 9/e (recommended
not required)
Materials:
Ben Nye: Theatrical Makeup Kit. (Required)
(Kits are available in bookstore at Customer Service Desk. Please buy
kit specifically ordered for you.)
Goals:
Based on goals established by the Theatre program, the goals of this
course, for the student, are: 1. To have a broad
knowledge of the processes of theatrical production; 2. To
develop a commitment to the pursuit of artistic excellence and
integrity.
Theatre is a collaborative creative process requiring a broad knowledge
of the human condition to be successful. The importance of
theatre in society is well documented, and understanding the role it
plays in society contributes to the development of a well- rounded
citizen. Theatre, as with all areas of the Liberal Arts, is
most effectively employed when it is built on a broad base of knowledge.
Objective:
The goals listed above will be achieved through the following objective
of this course. The objective of this course is to provide
the student with the knowledge of the fundamental materials and
techniques used in stage, television and film makeup. The
course will be presented as a series of lecture/demonstrations and
practical application. The students proficiency will be
tested through projects that include age, character, type and period.
Lecture/Demonstration:
At the beginning of each section of the course, a lecture/demonstration
will be given to acquaint the student with the purpose, techniques and
demands of the project. The student will be provided with
step- by- step approaches to the various techniques.
Practical
Application:
Following the lecture/demonstration, the student will utilize the
techniques given, to accomplish the appropriate result.
Materials:
In addition to the makeup kit, you should bring to class: a jar of cold
cream, a towel, washcloth, and a shirt to cover your clothes while you
are working on projects. If you have long hair, you might
want to bring a clip or elastic band to keep it out of your face.
Projects:
Project 1: FAMOUS PEOPLE
Due: 2/23/09
The student will create the image of a famous person (present or past)
using two dimensional makeup technique. The student should
find photos of a person that has some similarity to your own physical
traits, but provides a challenge. Bring in images of famous
person to use as a guide.
Project will be graded on ability to work with modeling techniques to
create a resemblance to the famous person chosen by the student.
Project 2: AGE
MAKEUP
Due: 3/16/09
The student will create the makeup for a person 60+ years on face, neck
and hands. For this project, the student should acquire a
photo of a relative, if possible, which was taken after they had
reached 60 years old, if possible. The photo will be used as a guide to
analyze family traits in aging. Magazine photos of
appropriate age and gender can be substituted if family photo is
unavailable. Project will be graded on ability to work with aging
techniques demonstrated in class to successfully create an aged
character.
Project 3. GENDER
REVERSALS
Due: 4/13/09
The student will use two dimensional makeup technique, facial hair and
wigs/hairpieces, to create the image of the opposite gender.
Bring in images to use as a guide. Project will be graded on the
successful transformation of features to create the opposite gender.
Project 4. CHARACTER
NOSES
Due: 4/27/09
The student will use techniques demonstrated in casting facial features
to create a cast of their nose, and from this impression sculpt a stage
nose for a fantasy or non human character. From this the
student will develop a final impression and generate a latex
prosthetic. You will need visual images to work from for the
character chosen. Project will be graded on process, successful
production of a plaster nose, mold of character nose, and latex
prosthetic.
Project 5. MAKEUP
PRACTICUM
Due: 5/4/09
This is a production practicum for either a theatrical, film or
television event. The student will do the makeup for someone
who will appear in one of these venues for this semester.
Reference or research material, and a description of techniques used
should be submitted along with a photo/digital image of the actor in
makeup.
Project 6. MAKEUP
MORGUE
Due 5/11/09
The student will create a notebook /spiral binder of visual references
for makeup projects. There should be at least 50
references. The categories for this file
are: age (note the age on the photo or magazine clipping),
famous people (both women and men), reverse-gender images,
fantasy characters, animals and other non-human characters, and hair
and makeup fashion. The materials should be presented in a binder or
folder and be organized by category. Project will be graded on variety
of images and sufficient attention to each category.
Project 7. FANTASY
MAKEUP
Due: 5/11/09
The student will choose a fantasy or non-human character as the basis
for this project. Any of the techniques and
applications learned during the semester may be used to create this
effect. At least 3 different techniques should be used in the
creation of this project. The student will provide a list of
techniques used, and the visual references/research used to develop the
makeup design. Visual references/research may be a photo, magazine
clipping or a detailed drawing. Project will be graded on successful
representation of character chosen and process used.
Attendance:
Consistent attendance in class is critical to understanding the process
and techniques of makeup. If a student is going to be absent for a
lecture, they need to contact the professor in advance of the class.
The student is also responsible for getting the material that was
covered from another member of the class, and expected to be prepared
for the next class. Since this class meets once a week, each absence is
equivalent to a week of missed classes. One unexcused class absence
will not affect grade, however unexcused absences in excess of one will
decrease your overall class grade by five points for each absence
thereafter. Because it is important to keep up with the time
schedule allotted, no late projects will be accepted unless it meets
the Dean of Students criteria for excused absences, and documentation
is provided in a timely fashion.
Grading
Grading will be based on choice of material relative to complexity,
research, creativity, makeup skill, and completeness of project.
Project 1 - Famous
People 15%
Project 2 - Old Age
15%
Project 3 - Gender
Reversals 15%
Project 4 - Character
Noses 15%
Project 5 - Makeup
Practicum 10%
Project 6 - Makeup
Morgue 10%
Project 7 - Fantasy
Makeup 20%
Total
100%
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Schedule of classes
February 2 Introduction to course /Face
Analysis/ Application of basic makeup
February 9 Modeling with highlight and
shadow. (Eyes, Cheeks, Nose, Eyebrows)
February 16 Wigs / Doubt Makeup Rehearsal
February 23 Project 1: Famous Persons
March 2 Aging Techniques.
March 9 Beards and Mustaches/ Aging
Techniques Practicum/ One Acts Makeup Rehearsal
March 16 Project 2: Old Age
March 23 SPRING BREAK
March 30 3-D makeup/ Casting Facial
Features
April 6
Gender Reversal Techniques / Shellac plaster nose.
April 13 Project 3: Gender Reversal /
Sculpt Character Nose
April 20 Create Latex
Prosthetic/ 3-D techniques: Using spirit gum and latex
April 27 Project 4: Character Noses due
/ 3-D techniques: gelatin /
Grapes of
Wrath Makeup Rehearsal
May 4
Special Techniques/ Bruises, Burns, and Black eyes/ Fantasy
Character Practicum
Project
5: Makeup practicum due
May 11
FINAL CLASS. Project 7: Fantasy Character/ Project 6: Makeup
morgue due.