(THEA 141) Introduction to Theatre Technology I: Costume and Makeup Design - BYU–Hawaii Catalog Skip to main content

(THEA 141) Introduction to Theatre Technology I: Costume and Makeup Design

Basic theory and study of costume construction and fabrication for the theatre. Emphasis on terminology, safe operating procedures of sewing machinery, basic stitches, and fabric identification. Introduction to basic makeup application for the stage and screen: corrective, old age, fantasy, and mask making from individual face casts. Fee required.

Credit hours 3.0 lecture
Prerequisites None
Offered Variable
Programs Theatre Minor

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Understand costume shop crew and construction tools.
  2. Demonstrate implementation of costume design research and preparation.
  3. Demonstrate ability to render a design on paper/digitally.
  4. Demonstrate proper sanitation and storage techniques with stage make-up and supplies.
  5. Create a make-up design for a character show.
  6. Demonstrate technique for old age, fantasy, injury, highlight and shadow, and character makeup.