Theatre Arts 20, 30 Curriculum Guidelines

Module 7: Make-Up and Hair (Core)

Suggested time: 10-15 hours

Foundational Objectives

To understand the fundamentals of theatre and theatre productions.
To develop the technical skills required in a theatre production.
To identify and practise safety precautions and procedures related to the theatre.
To appreciate the importance of clear communication in theatre production.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To provide opportunities for students' active involvement in decision-making related to technological developments. (TL)
To develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within theatre arts. (CCT)
To strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of: HOW to compute, measure, estimate and interpret numerical data; WHEN to apply these skills and techniques, and WHY these processes apply within the particular framework of theatre arts. (NUM)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives	Notes
7.1 To understand the purpose and care of stage make-up.	Discuss the care and purpose of stage make-up by considering: purpose to use make-up as mask to establish visibility to establish character care cleanliness storage expense. Use a teacher lecture and discussion to deal with this content.
7.2 To identify the composition and calculate the cost of a basic make-up kit. (COM, NUM)	A basic make-up kit includes: four kinds of make-up grease paint pancake cream/liquid three-dimensional (prosthetics, hair, etc.) base make-up features make-up (including highlights and shadows) setting material (powder) applicators sponge fingers tooth picks pencils.
	paper stomps colour sticks mascara "Q-tips" astringents and cold cream. Students itemize an actor's basic make-up kit, including sources of supply and costs.
7.3 To apply flat stage make-up. (CCT, TL)	Discuss the procedures to follow for application and removal of flat stage make-up: prepare the skin apply the base apply contours highlights shadows lines eyes lips set the make-up remove the make-up. Students apply a flat "leading man/woman" following a make-up worksheet. Students may apply age make-up to themselves and/or partners. A motivational tip: If students are reluctant to apply make-up to themselves, ask them to imagine themselves 50-60 years from now and then try to transform themselves as such. Students add instructions for applying make-up to their "kits". See the Cosmetology Curriculum Guidelines module on theatre make-up.
7.4 To work with hair or a wig to create a specific look.	Research and design a hair style, moustache and beard to meet the demands of the script. Consider the following: historical period socioeconomic status character’s age occupation
7.5 To practise the principles of theatre safety.	Discuss safety precautions relative to make-up application (allergies and chemical reactions). Outline recommended procedure to follow if someone suffers an allergic reaction. Consideration should always be given to working with the safest chemical skin and hair products, because there is always risk involved.