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This group of projects is primarily executed at the Area or State Festival for adjudication. Makeup designs can be done for any play on the List of Plays. Students prepare and practice their designs prior to the festival, then, at a specific time, create the makeup project on themselves or on a model.
Each executed makeup design, no matter the category, must be accompanied by a Project Book that includes:
1. Design worksheet (as given below)
2. Brief typed synopsis of the play chosen
3. Typed character analysis of the character chosen for the design
4. Typed explanation of interest
5. Typed description of methodology or approach used
6. Reference pictures to show research for ideas and application techniques
Sub-Categories for Make-up projects:
Each Make-up Project is to be identified in one of the following 3 sub-categories:
· Character Makeup– This type of makeup transforms the actor into a specific character based in reality or from a time period. For example, old age makeup used to make a high school actor look 60 years old or like a foppish character in a Restoration play.
· Fantasy Makeup– This type of makeup transforms the actor into a character that is not based on reality. For example, using makeup to make a high school actor look like the Fairy Queen Tatiana from Midsummer Night’s Dream. Any material is permitted to transform the actor, but it must be adhered to the actor face in some manner and not simply worn as a mask.
· Special Effects Makeup– This type of makeup is used to show scars, blood, bruises, burns, etc. All effects must be hand built by the designer, and not be purchased pre-made kits.
Helpful Hints:
Please remember the whole effect. The following are some helpful suggestions:
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It would benefit the finished project if teeth, hair, headpieces, and even partial costuming around the head were considered within your presentation concept.
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Be creative! Consider methods or materials not usually employed in or associated with makeup.
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Research carefully in terms of character analysis and technique involved.
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All designs must be from the actual published play from the publisher listed. Designs should not be from a popular movie design.
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Refer to Corson’s Stage Makeup for ideas and techniques. Historical paintings are also good resources for your design.
ACTUAL SCHOOL PRODUCTION AMMENDMENT
If a makeup design project (regardless of the category) is from an actual school production, the Project Book must include the following additions:
1. Production photos showing the actual actor in full makeup and costume
2. A program of the play that lists the student’s name as the makeup designer for that character
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