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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

THTR 1157 - Theatre Makeup



3 Credits
Introduces the student to the theory, technique, and application of makeup for the theatre. Emphasis placed on practical application of the makeup.

Major Content Areas
Creating a likeness: 10%

Non-realistic makeup: 10%

Basic Principles in Stage Makeup: 10%

Modeling with paint: 10%

Experimental makeup: 10%

Planning the Makeup: 10%

Old age makeup: 10%

Corrective Makeup: 10%

Facial Anatomy: 10%

Three-dimensional makeup: 10%

Learning Outcomes
Create and execute a variety of makeup problems relating to theater characters

Applies the basics of stage makeup theory

Demonstrate the variety of techniques used in the application of makeup

Identify the different types of makeup available for the theater

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts