THTR 176 - Makeup Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film

    Recent Professors
    mfrench@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    24–26 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at the early college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of THTR 176
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for students who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of makeup techniques used for the theatre and other entertainment industries. Students gain the practical knowledge and experience necessary to apply theatrical makeup; an understanding of makeup history; basic makeup design, including sketching; basic application, including wigs and facial hair; makeup design tools, materials, and crafts; makeup sourcing practices; and dressing room makeup preparation and practices for productions. Students identify period makeup styles and analyze the effectiveness of character makeup in a production, and design, create, and source makeup supplies needed for a production.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:40am–10:30am, Fri 12:40pm–3:50pm, Mon 9:35am–10:25am