Makeup Plots

Makeup DesignTheatre ArtsLets Review!What is stage makeup?Any cosmetic effect (including hair) thatEnhances an actors appearanceChanges an actors appearanceWhat are the two main responsibilities of the makeup crew?Designing the makeupApplying the makeupTypes of Stage MakeupWhat type of makeup enhances an actors appearance?Basic makeupWhat type of makeup changes an actors appearance?Character makeupDesigning Character MakeupHow do you communicate your design?Makeup Plot Before:

Designing Character MakeupHow do you communicate your design?Makeup Plot After:

This is a makeup design I did in college of the Tree Fairy in A Midsummer Nights Dream.5Designing the MakeupHow do you know what a character should look like?Look at the character descriptionLook at the script for cluesWhat big eyes you have!My curly hair is impossible to control!Her lips are always so pouty.What image pops into your head when you read the script?No Two Faces areDesigned the Same.Lets see some examples of witches.Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Hansel and Gretels Witch

Lets Do Our Own Research!Read Hansel and GretelWrite down page/line #s for Witch cluesWhat does shelook like to you?Design It!Things to RememberWhen Designing Your MakeupAlter the facial features on the plot!Hair is included in makeup design (do not leave your witch bald)!You may include accessories (hats, etc.) in your design to show your vision, but know that those decisions are ultimately made by the costume designer.Use color! Use colored pencils (preferred) or crayons. No markers or pens, please! Pencil is not a color, leaving something white is not coloring (color it white if you want it white).You must be able to explain and justify your design choices in paragraph form!Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples

Work Examples