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Make-up for Stage
 

Make-up for Stage

Recommended Prerequisite: None

Grades Offered: 9-12

Credits: ½

SDE Course Code: 3599

MNPS Course Code: ENG1720

 

Course Description

 

This course is a study of the history of make-up, make-up techniques and applications for the stage. 

 

Course of Study

 

  • Research
    • History of Makeup
    • Careers in Makeup
    • Skin Care
    • Effects of Light and Shadow
    • Kabuki Make-up Traditions
    • Character Research for Fantasy Character Design
    • Character Research for Rock Star Design

 

  • Techniques of Make-up Application
    • Basic Corrective
    • Middle Age
    • Old Age
    • Dance
    • Special FX
    • Kabuki

 

  • Make-up Design
    • Create and Execute a design based on a character in literature
    • Create and Execute a design based on a musician who uses make-up as a production element

 

  • Production Crew
    • Participation in the application of make-up for actors in school productions

 

Standards


MNPS Theatre Arts Standards

http://www.mnps.org

 

Tennessee State Department of Education Standards
http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/standards


Textbook

 

No MNPS purchased textbook

 

Recommended and/or Required Resources

 

Sink

Mirrored counter space

Student Makeup Kit (Ben Nye)

Additional supplies are listed on student syllabus

Production opportunities for student participation