TA 080
THEATRE MAKEUP
College of the Desert · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course teaches the basic principles and application techniques of theatrical, film, print, television, and special effects makeup. It executes the learned skills in a laboratory atmosphere utilizing current sanitation rules and regulations as established by the state of California. Students will create an accurate pictorial dictionary, a "morgue," and use it as a reference in creating makeup executions. Students will learn to create characters from scripts using design, timeline plots, visual renderings, and written descriptions. Students learn facial anatomy and its relationship to make-up placement and color. Students will learn product knowledge, including how to access appropriate materials. Other topics include pre- and post-production responsibilities of a makeup designer/artist applicable to various venues. C-ID: THTR 175
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
2068
2 openSeats: 13/15 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- Fr · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMFr · 1:00 – 4:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 18
- Location
- Stagecraft Building 3
- Instructor
- Shaeps, Lynda T.