3/31/2025 7:12:13 AM	THAR 25.4 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 25.4	Title:  PRODUCTION MAKEUP CREW
Full Title:  Production Lab: Makeup Crew
Last Reviewed:2/10/2025

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	9.00			Contact DHR	157.50
		Contact Total	9.00			Contact Total	157.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Students will gain practical experience as a members of the makeup crew for SRJC public theatre performances. Completion of crewing responsibilities will occur during final rehearsals and performances for one to two Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in THAR 22 ( or THAR 22A)

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 2

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will gain practical experience as a members of the makeup crew for SRJC public theatre performances. Completion of crewing responsibilities will occur during final rehearsals and performances for one to two Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in THAR 22 ( or THAR 22A)
Recommended:Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 2
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2005	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2005	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: THTR 192	Technical Theatre in Production	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR25 OR THAR25.1 OR THAR25.2 OR THAR25.3 OR THAR25.4 OR THAR25.5
CID Descriptor: THTR 175	Introduction to Stage Makeup or Stage Makeup	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR22 AND THAR25.4

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply specific makeup skills to backstage production practices throughout the preparation and process of public performance.

2. Implement safe makeup application and technical theatre safety practices, while correctly following protocol within the theatre hierarchy.

3. Support the production ensemble, collaborating and working cooperatively within a team structure.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the professional responsibilities of a makeup crew member associated with the preparation and performance of a theatrical production before a paying public audience.

2. Inventory and maintain makeup and/or wig/hair resources efficiently, safely utilizing the tools and equipment of a makeup artist while protecting actors and costumes.

3. Accurately interpret the artistic intentions of the makeup designer, costume designer, and director in the application of makeup, wigs, and/or hair styling, and convey those same intentions when assisting actors who are doing their own makeup application and hair styling.

4. Prioritize tasks in an environment with multiple and competing demands.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the production process, from script to performance, and utilize basic theatre terminology within the process.

6. Exhibit the discipline of backstage protocol.

7. Adhere to the communication hierarchy of the theatre structure.

8. Interpret and fulfill instructions accurately, working calmly under pressure.

9. Quickly assess situations and adapt according within production and performance environment.

 

Students repeating the course will be preparing and performing makeup crew responsibilities in conjunction with entirely different theatrical productions.  

1. Work with different directorial and managerial styles, as well as production processes.

2. Participate in the interpretation of different theatrical works, supporting different artistic visions and developing versatility as a makeup crew member.

3. Gain greater proficiency in makeup and/or wig/hair application, improving technical skills while contributing to productions for diverse audiences.

Topics and Scope

I. Production Orientation Topics

    A. Working with the production ensemble

         1. Director

          2. Technical director

          3. Stage management

          4. Designers

          5. Technicians

          6. Actors

          7. Front of house

          8. Business and administration

    B. Theatre professionalism, communication, and procedures

          1. Theatre etiquette and protocol

           2. Basic theatre terminology

           3. Locations of facilities and resources

           4. Theatrical hierarchy

           5. Rehearsal types and schedule

           6. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities

           7. General safety and emergency procedures

     C. About the productions

          1. Comprehending the script's historical context and style

          2. Director's concept

          3. Design interpretations

          4. Technical responsibilities

     D. Working in performance

         1. Production attire

          2. Production safety

          3. Working calmly under stress

          4. Handling other's nerves

          5. Prioritizing and adapting

          6. Staying focused and alert

          7. Handling the unexpected

II. Position-Specific Topics

    A. Makeup Crew Responsibilities

         1. Learning the job

              a. Personal attire and hygiene

               b. Interpreting design charts and instructions

               c. Dividing responsibilities

               d. Working under a Makeup Crew Lead

               e. Safety and emergency procedures of the theatre

               f. Basic tools and equipment

              g. Scheduling actors

               h. Ensuring the actor's comfort and safety

              i. Safe application of makeup and hair requirements

               j. Assisting with quick changes

         2. Resources inventory

          3. Hair and wig maintenance procedures

               a. Handling wig and hair

                b. Sterilizing wigs and hair product

              c. Proper cleaning and upkeep of ventilated front and facial hair pieces

         4. Protecting clothing and costumes

          5. Special production demands (masks, etc.)

    B. Makeup Crew in Performance

         1. Setting up makeup stations

              a. Quick changes in makeup room

               b. Quick changes backstage

         2. Following the flow of the show

          3. Etiquette in the makeup room

          4. Handling the unexpected

              a. Fixing makeup/hair quickly

               b. Damaged or lost makeup/hair items

         5. Makeup Lab clean-up

              a. Proper cleaning of electric curlers, irons, and dryers

               b. Sterilizing makeup products and brushes

               c. Proper labeling and storage of hazardous products

              d. Wig storage and maintenance

Assignments:

1.  Complete production assignments for 1-3 productions during the semester

2. Promptly attend all scheduled shop hours, load-ins, rehearsals, strikes, and/or performances to which the student is called including the welcome meeting, design presentation, dress rehearsal, and scheduled production dates. Student must communicate all potential schedule conflicts prior to finalizing assignments

with instructor. (Conflicts submitted late may be turned down by the instructor or may result in removal from the production/class)

3. Participate actively in all assigned activities and adhere to the standards of professionalism:

    a. Maintain an amiable and supportive attitude when interacting with other members of the production ensemble

    b. Respectfully follow instructions in the preparation of the position and maintain that direction, performing in a conscientious and dedicated manner

    c. Follow the terms of the Technician's/Crew Contract and course syllabus

    d. Maintain good health and safety practices throughout the construction, rehearsal and performance process

4. Provide and wear required all-black crew clothing for rehearsals and performances

5. Script comprehension assignments (1-3 )

6. Complete work hour logs accurately and submit them in a timely manner

 

Repeating students will demonstrate increased depth and breadth in completion of assignments

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 10%
Script comprehension assignments
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
Production assignments
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Participation and professionalism, work logs

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Script(s) for selected productions.

 

Instructor prepared materials

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