Lesson Plan Template – ED 3501 (Version C)
Lesson
Title/Focus
Introduction to Makeup
Date
March 18 2013
Subject/Grade
Level
Drama 10-20-30
Time
Duration
1:03- 2:09 PM
Unit
Stage Make-Up
Teacher
Ms. Abella
OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES
General
Learning
Outcomes:
Specific
Learning
Outcomes:
Goal 3: To develop an appreciation of drama and theatre as a process and art form.
Technical Theatre/ Design - Makeup
1. Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of makeup.
4. Show awareness of need for safety and cleanliness when working with makeup.
5. Examine physical structure of the face.
8. Differentiate between abstract, straight and character makeups.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the purpose of makeup.
2. Show awareness of need for safety and cleanliness when working with makeup.
3. Examine physical structure of the face.
4. Differentiate between abstract, straight and character makeups.
ASSESSMENTS
Observations:
Key Questions:
Products/Performances:
 Students’ responses to key questions (1-4)
 Students’ responses to the Poll Everywhere question: What is one important and
sensible Make-up rule the class should follow? (2)
 What is the purpose of stage make-up in theatre/film? (1)
 What effects are created with stage make-up? (1,4)
 In this given period, what specific physical structures of the face are emphasized with
make-up? (3)
 What is the purpose of this type of makeup? (4)
 What are some typical elements of clown makeup? (4)
 Why are these makeup rules important? (2)
 Students’ responses to the Poll Everywhere question: What is one important and
sensible Make-up rule the class should follow? (2)
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
 Alberta Drama 10-20-30 Program of Studies
 300 movie Youtube Video Clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmgRv2V_7P4
 Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook
 Theatre Arts 2 Teacher Resource
 Creative Theatrical Makeup by Arnink
 Online Resource:
http://www.makeuptalk.com/t/54792/beautythroughout-time
 Dracula Makeup Video:
 Abstract Makeup Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7iW2fU2DP8
 Male Straight Makeup video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjpiEpTXwDs
 Female Straight Makeup video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlfNR3ruAZU
 Smartboard
 Whiteboard/Markers
 PollEverywhere
PROCEDURE
Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe
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Lesson Plan Template – ED 3501 (Version C)
Attention Grabber
Assessment of Prior
Knowledge
Transition to Body
Learning Activity #1
Assessments/ Differentiation:
Learning Activity #2
Assessments/ Differentiation
Learning Activity #3
Introduction
300 Movie Clip: (Xerxes & Leonidas Makeup/Props)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmgRv2V_7P4
Ask students: (Write Responses on the whiteboard)
1) What is the purpose of stage make-up in theatre or film as seen with the
300 video clip?
2) What effects are created with stage make-up?
3) How does the technology we have today influence stage make-up?
In order to understand why we are going to be learning about make-up in
this week, we need to understand its purpose and history in theatre
Body
Discuss the role of Makeup in Theatre & Culture
(p.127 in Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook)
1) Explain how Makeup styles have progressed over time
(p. 1-13 in Creative Theatrical Makeup by Arnink)
2) Show students images on the Smartboard of male and females using
make-up in different periods such as:
- Ancient (Egyptians)
- Greeks (Men-Health Salons) & Romans (fastidious about personal care)
-Medieval (Crusades)
- 1500s (Elizabethan Wigs)
-1600s (Curls and Waves Wigs)
- 1700s (Brutus Crop prevailed towards the end of the century)
- 1800s (Shorter hair for men & beards, Women braiding and using
feathers)
- Early 1990s (Women sporting shorter hair = Flappers)
- Now
*** Have students discuss and share their observations about male/female
make-up during each period***
Ask key questions:
- In this given period, what specific physical structure of the face is
emphasized with make-up?
- Are there any movies you know that focus on this type of makeup style?
Differentiate between abstract, straight and character makeups
1) Character Makeup
- Ask students to make predictions first of what character makeup is
- Character makeup is any of the above in Learning Activity #1, including
special effects- makeup is for a specific role
Ex. Dracula makeup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mndjUKpND9g
2) Abstract Makeup
- Ask students to make predictions first of what Abstract makeup is
- Mimes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7iW2fU2DP8
- Ask: What are some typical elements of clown makeup?
3) Straight Makeup
- Show Straight Male Makeup video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjpiEpTXwDs
- Ask students: What is the purpose of this type of makeup? Provide an example
- Show Straight Female Makeup video tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlfNR3ruAZU
- Ask students: What is the purpose of this type of makeup? Provide an example
Observe and note students’ responses to key questions:
- What is the purpose of this type of makeup? (4)
- What are some typical elements of clown makeup? (4)
Come up with sensible Makeup Rules
- Provide expectations for using Poll Everywhere: Use appropriate
language/ turn cellphones off after activity
- Have students get out their cellphones and respond to the Poll
Everywhere questions: What is one important and sensible Make-up rule the
Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe
Time
1:03 PM
2 mins
5 mins
30 secs
Time
1: 11 PM
20 mins
Ongoing
1:31PM
20 mins
Ongoing
1: 51 PM
15 mins
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Lesson Plan Template – ED 3501 (Version C)
Assessments/ Differentiation
class should follow?
- Have students text in their responses and discuss as a whole group
- Go over Sensible Makeup rules in Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook
(Provide students with a copy of rules)
- Ask: Why are these rules important?
***Ask each student to bring a lidded box/container, 1washcloth, and soap for
next class****
Observe as students demonstrate their awareness of the need for safety
and cleanliness when working with makeup
Assessment of Learning:
Feedback To Students:
Transition To Next
Lesson
Closure
Have students turn to a partner and share 2 things they learned about
stage makeup today.
- Share with whole class
Compliment on participation/enthusiasm- encourage students to be open
and positive about experiencing stage make-up for the first time
Tomorrow, we will begin experimenting with makeup so make sure you
bring your lidded box/container, washcloth and soap- otherwise you cannot
participate.
Ongoing
Time
1:06 PM
2 mins
30 secs
30 secs
Reflections from the
lesson
Adapted from a template created by Dr. K. Roscoe
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