Bachelor of Fine Arts in Wig and Makeup Design

Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

USA,Missouri

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,100/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119, USA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Wig and Makeup Design

Program Overview

It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of their training in wig and makeup design, students will be able to:

  • Analyze the script/characters and develop an advanced, coherent visual concept that takes into account style, period and creative research for theatrical use.
  • Research any period of fashion history with attention to historical context, silhouette, period accessories, makeup and hairstyle.
  • Analyze period silhouette and manipulate wig shapes for character and concept.
  • Create a coherent, conceptual world of the play through wig, makeup and hair design with attention to the specific style needs of opera, ballet, musical, theatre for young audiences and other performance styles.
  • Illustrate wig and makeup designs through drawing and color application with attention to wig and makeup detail for opera, ballet, musical, theatre for young audiences and music video.
  • Choose wig and hair accessories based on understanding of facial structure, hair texture and color.
  • Work with the director, other designers and the actors in a collaborative production process.
  • Conduct a fitting with each actor in the designed wig and/or specialty makeup.
  • Lead a team of wig and makeup specialists through the production process, with attention to the number of various wigs and makeup applications used, possible wig modifications, ventilation, crafts, budget and time management.