Course Highlights
  • Learn foundational techniques for applying stage makeup for all complexions and bone structures.
  • Learn inclusive language and basic techniques for theatrical hair and wig preparation.
  • Analyze text and utilize color theory to develop characters through makeup and hair application.
Curriculum

5 Topics
Welcome to the Course
Meet Your Instructors
Why Do This Work?
Course Syllabus
Pre-Course Survey

5 Topics
How to Get Ready & Develop Your Own Kit
Inclusive Language & Terms
Principles for Building Anti-Racist Theatre Systems
BIPOC Demands for White American Theatre
Disrupting Norms to Promote Inclusive Practices

16 Topics
Introduction to Designing Makeup
Testimonials
Analyzing Character Choices
Introduction to the Gamut Gallery Tool
Create Your Own Worksheet
Park Bench Blues: A Triptych
Character Analysis: Park Bench Blues
Check for Understanding: Skull Anatomy
Check for Understanding: Color Theory
Gallery: Share Your Self-Portrait
Gallery: Share Your Character Analysis
Skull Anatomy & Practice
Drawing a Self-Portrait
Creating the Worksheet
Introduction to Color Theory
Color Analysis Practice Exercise

20 Topics
Introduction to Natural Makeup Look for Stage & Camera (Brandalyn Fulton-Williams)
Testimonials
Skin Prep
Eye Shadow
False Lashes
Foundation
Highlight & Contour
Blush & Lips
Enhancement
Size of a Theatre & Lighting Design Effects on Makeup
Necessary Materials for Basic Contour Module
Practice Guide: Basic Skin Prep
Practice Guide: Eye Shadow
Practice Guide: False Lashes
Practice Guide: Foundation
Practice Guide: Highlight & Contour
Practice Guide: Blush & Lips
Gallery: Practice Your Skills
Gallery: Makeup with Enhancements
Taking Notes on Makeup Worksheet

15 Topics
Necessary Materials for Old Age Makeup
Intro to Aging Makeup
Aging Shadow Lines
Aging Highlight
Aging Blending & Powdering
Aging Enhancements
Blending to Middle Age
Practice Guide: Aging Shadow Lines
Practice Guide: Aging Highlight
Practice Guide: Aging Blending & Powdering
Practice Guide: Aging Enhancements
Introduction to the Capstone Task
Epilogue
Post-Course Survey
Capstone: Basic Makeup

19 Topics
Intro to Brandalyn
Bruises Demo for Deeper Complexions
Basic Scrape Demo
Intro to Special Effects Makeup
Necessary Materials for Special Effects Makeup
Scar Wound Demo
Tattoo Wound Demo
Makeup Removal Demo
Special Effects Scrape Demo
Burn Wound Demo
Burn Wound Tattoo Demo
Keloid Scar Wound Demo
*Content Warning*
Practice Guide: Basic Scrape
Practice Guide: Scar Wound
Practice Guide: Special Effects Scrape
Practice Guide: Burn Wound
Practice Guide: Keloid Scar
Gallery: Practice Your Skills

19 Topics
Introduction to Hair Preparation (Carol Taylor) & Previewing the Technique and Materials
Braid Prep Demo
Cornrow Prep Demo
Pin Curls Demo
Pin Curls with Short Hair Demo
Ponytail Prep Demo
Wrap Prep Demo
Short Hair Prep Demo
Applying the Wig
Mustaches
Beards
Cleaning and Care of Beards and Mustaches
A Quick Look at Wigs
Behind the Scenes
Testimonials
Black Women and Identity: What's Hair Got to Do With It?
Additional Materials: Hair Survey
Check for Understanding: Hair Preparation Basics
Understanding Hair Textures

20 Topics
Introduction and Necessary Materials for Drag Module
Eyebrow Cover
Complexion Work
Drag Makeup: Contour & Highlight
Eye Shadow
Brows
Eye Shadow Glitter
Liner & Lashes
Dusting & Lips
Donovan Rogers
Clean-Up & Removal
Practice Guide: Eyebrow Cover
Practice Guide: Complexion Work
Practice Guide: Drag Contour & Highlight
Practice Guide: Eye Shadow
Practice Guide: Eyebrows
Practice Guide: Eye Shadow Glitter
Practice Guide: Liner & Lashes
Practice Guide: Dusting & Lips
Gallery: Practice Your Skills

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