Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Drama - 109
Introduction to Stage Makeup
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*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours By Term
Lab Hours By Term
*Hours By Arrangement
Units
18
54
3
Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides instruction and practice in a lecture/laboratory setting in all phases of makeup specifically designed for
theatrical use.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify the various types of makeup commonly used in theater
Describe the steps used in makeup for a variety of characters
Use makeup to interpret an author's characterization
Analyze a visual characterization through makeup design
Interpret a production through makeup design
Examine and use safety procedures for the field of makeup design.
Demonstrate proper knowledge of the preparation of the skin and the removal of the makeup products.
INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify the various types of makeup commonly used in theater
Describe the steps used in makeup for a variety of characters
Interpret a production through makeup design
Examine and use safety procedures for the field of makeup design.
Demonstrate proper knowledge of the preparation of the skin and the removal of the makeup products.
COURSE CONTENT (Lecture):
Functions of makeup in the theater
Facial anatomy
Color theory
Design basics
Designing standard characters with paint
Three dimensional techniques
Symbolic makeup design
Design character makeup for an entire production
Render designs in either computer enhancement, if available, or other method
Create Makeup Charts for each character
Show research for characters
COURSE CONTENT (Lab):
Application of character makeup, using various techniques and makeups
Create hair styles for characters in stage production
Use of airbrush
Application of facial hair
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture
Demonstration
Discussion
Collaborative projects
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
NOTE: To be UC/CSU transferable, the text must be dated within the last 7 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the
last 7 years must be included.
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Reading Level:
Justification Statement:
Stage Makeup
Corson, R., Gore, Norcross, B.& Glavin, J.
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Tenth edition 2010
(For textbook beyond 7 years)
Lab Manual Title N/A
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
OUTSIDE OF CLASS WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Title 5, section 55002.5 establishes that a range of 48 -54hours of lecture, study, or lab work is required for one unit of credit.
For each hour of lecture, students should be required to spend an additional two hours of study outside of class to earn one
unit of credit.
 State mandates that sample assignments must be included on the Course Outline of Record.
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
1.5
Read textbook & handouts on the elements and parts of an airbrush, its assembly and use.
Weekly Writing Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
2
Describe the steps used in makeup for a variety of characters.
Weekly Math Problems (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Lab or Software Application Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Set-up air brush and practice creating a blended character makeup design
Other Performance Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
2.5
Group Project: Analyze and design “Fairie” makeup for a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
 Course must require use of critical thinking, college-level concepts & college-level learning skills.
 For degree credit, course requires essay writing unless that requirement would be inappropriate to the course objectives. If writing
is inappropriate, there must be a requirement of problem-solving or skills demonstration.
20 % Essay (If essay is not included in assessment, explain below.)
Written work.
50
30
%
%
%
Computation or Non-computational Problem Solving Skills
Skills Demonstration: Practicum projects.
Objective Examinations
Other (describe)
%
%
GRADING POLICY: (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Douglas Dildine
Date: 3/10/2014
Revised form 01/14
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass