The Art of Make Up for Film & Television

Catalog description

This introductory level, hands-on workshop explores the art of makeup for film and television as a key storytelling element. It is designed for students wishing to develop techniques that they can use on their productions, special effects makeup students seeking an overview of character/beauty makeup, and anyone who has an interest in learning more about the art of makeup. In this course, students will learn how to break down a script and how to research/design/execute makeup looks for film and television to create successful characters and aid in telling the director’s vision. Homework will include research, designing mood boards for characters and assigned viewings to analyze makeups and their role in storytelling. In class, projects will include how to properly color match skin tones, corrective makeup, historical/period makeup, Hollywood glamor, drag, aging effects, and more. Students will also learn how to achieve continuity and progression of storytelling through makeup. The University Bursar will assess a lab fee for this course and students will be supplied with their own specially designed makeup kit and additional class materials necessary to complete all class assignments. No artistic background required.