MAKEUP TECHNIQUES DRA 3303

Makeup Techniques DRA 3303

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Troy State University

Department of Speech and Theatre

Mr. Patton's
Spectrum Homepage

K. Course Description and Objectives:

                                     COURSE DESCRIPTION:

From the TSU Bulletin: A study of the techniques of stage makeup, including age and character makeup. Includes makeup concepts for theatre, film, and video.

                                      COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following at an adequate level of proficiency:

1.        Have knowledge and comprehension of the major methods and techniques of makeup application.

2.        Be able to apply the relevance of these major methods and techniques to the appropriate media.

3.     Demonstrate technical knowledge of makeup application.

4.     Demonstrate knowledge of different theatrical and historical types of makeup and apply that knowledge to a variety of dramatic literature and dramatic genres.

5.     Demonstrate knowledge of standard theatrical makeup terminology.

L. Text: Stage Makeup: The Actor's Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Today's Techniques and Materials, by Laura Thudium.

M. Other Materials:  Each student in the Communication Arts, Dramatic Track, needs to create his or her own makeup kit. We will discuss the basic supplies on the first day of class.

N.  Grading Methods and Weights of the Criteria:
 

Assignment	Point Value
Corrective Makeup	10
Middle Age Makeup	10
Old Age Makeup-- Paint	10
Old Age Makeup--Latex/Gelatin	10
Face mask, Assisting	10
Face mask, Modeling	20
Prosthetic	10
Scars and Bruises	10
Facial Hair	10
Bald Caps and Wigs	10
Sex Reversals	10
Clown Makeup	10
Fantasy Makeup	15
Final Project	25
Makeup Morgue	30
Exams	10
Play reports	10
Play attendance	10
Total Points:	230

• Grading Scale:
  230-207 = A
  206-183 = B
  182-159 = C
  158-135 = D
  134-0     = F

O.  Class procedure: Lecture/Demonstration by Mr. Patton and Student Laboratory.

P.   General Support (i.e. Computer Works, Writing Center, Tutorial Lab, etc):

• Computer Works, McCartha Hall, ext. 3413

• Writing Center, Wright Hall, ext. 3305

• Counseling and Wellness Services, Adams Center, ext. 3221

Q.        Daily Assignments indicating deadline for adding or dropping a course, holidays, etc.:

Week 1 Introduction, Requirements for Makeup Notebook and Makeup supplies.

Week 2  Corrective Makeup
   A) Cake makeup
   B) Creme makeup

Week 3  Middle Age Makeup

Week 4  Old Age Makeup-- Paint

Week 5  Old Age Makeup--Latex

Week 6  Face mask, Group A

Week 7  Continue with face masks, Group B.

Week 8  Making a Prosthetic

Week 9  Scars and Bruises

Week 10  Facial Hair

Week 11  Bald Caps and Wigs

Week 12  Sex Reversals

Week 13  Clown Makeup

Week 14  Fantasy Makeup

Week 15  Final Project

There is no Final Exam.

This schedule is subject to change.

OUTSIDE READING: (NOTE: THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO DRAMA MAJORS!!)

Policy and Exemptions:

It is a policy of the Department of Speech and Theatre that ALL classes, excluding Stagecraft Lab, Senior Capstone, and Independent Research have an additional play reading assignment. If an Independent Study is NOT replacing an existing class, the Independent Study is exempt.

Statement of Value:

Students of the theatre have no more important job than to study the general art of theatre by encouraging, developing, and enveloping themselves in its fundamental component, that being the literature.  Whether a student views himself as a generalist, a future educator, or in a more specific performance or technical area, the foundation of all work begins with a script.  The accumulated knowledge of plays, musicals, playwrights, and musical theatre composers/lyricists only increases dramaturgical knowledge.

Specific Assignment:

During the course of the semester you will be expected to read four plays of your choice in addition to any that may be part of a class assignment.  This is a requirement of all Communication Arts-Dramatics Track classes (exemptions noted above). Note that the work for the semester is cumulative in that numerous departmental classes do not result in a separate requirement.  Four plays is the assignment whether you are taking one theatre class or three. The report MUST come in the format of the Play Report Form. One is provided in the Syllabus. Email the department secretary for a copy of this form that you can reproduce. However, the form MUST BE COMPLETED USING A WORD PROCESSOR AND MUST BE KEPT IN THE STANDARD FORMAT.  DO NOT INVENT A DIFFERENT FORM OR SIZE OF TYPE, LOCATION OF ELEMENTS, ETC.

Plays may not be repeated for credit one semester (or year) to the next.  Additionally, while some re-examinations of plays read previously (high school) is permitted, the continued submission of plays which were read in high school will be noted andrejected.  The same applies to plays read in classes outside of this Department, an example being those read in TSU lit classes.

Submission:

Fall Semester Due Dates: September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1

Spring Semester Due Dates: January 21, February 21, March 21, April 21 (If any of these dates fall on a weekend, then the due date is the following Monday)

Summer Due Dates:   TBA

Submit by the due date to the Departmental Secretary in Wright Hall.  Turn in a hard copy or email as an attachment to the department office Reports are kept in your student file, available for review by the instructor, and become a part of your accumulated reading during your study with The Department.

Special Dates:

• August 26—Last day to add a course

• September 1-Holiday

• October 17—Last day to Drop a course and/or withdraw without academic penalty.

• November 11--Holiday

• November 25--No Classes after 11:15 AM

• November 26-30--Thanksgiving Holidays

• December 4—Classes end

• December 5—Dead Day

R.  Additional Services-The required Americans and Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement and other appropriate statements:

• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:   Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course.

• ADDITIONAL SERVICES:    Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, the office of adaptive needs program or call (670-3220/3221).  Various accommodations are available through the adaptive needs program.

• ASSESSMENT STATEMENT:  Students must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to earn State Department of Ed. Credit.

S.  Absence Policy: Attendance is required:  Each unexcused absence will result in a deduction from the final grade pool of 5 points.   Make-up work will only be accepted under documented circumstances, including university excuses, letters from physicians, jury summons, military duty, or death of an immediate family member.

T.  Incomplete work policy:  An incomplete grade will be given only when the student has made sufficient progress in meeting the minimum requirements of the course for the grade of C or better.  A contract specifying the kinds and nature of the work to be completed with due dates will be signed by student and the instructor before an incomplete grade will be given.

U.  Cheating Policy:  Students are held to the code of conduct outlined in the ORACLE.

V.  Other pertinent information relating to specialization requirements (e.g. certification or licensure, teacher competencies, etc.):

N/A

Last Updated: 08/13/03 03:13:49 PM