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MKUP 1103: Fashion and Photography Makeup
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Makeup Artistry
School
Continuing Studies
Description
With a focus on iconic makeup through the decades and current fashion trends, this course prepares students for makeup application techniques for runway fashion shows and editorial photo shoots. Students learn the effects of lighting on makeup in both colour and black-and-white, and they learn to conceptualize and design creative, iconic, and print-ready makeup looks.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MKUP 1102.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply various make-up styles to meet requirements of a fashion and photography client and assignments.
- Describe the roles of and relationships among makeup artist, models, stylist, photographer and creative directors.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of light and its effects on makeup.
- Recreate iconic makeup and fashion looks through the decades.
- Conceptualize and design creative makeup looks for runway and editorial photo shoots.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 36
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
A variety of instructional strategies are used including lectures/in-class theory, group activities, applying makeup on classmates, individual assignment, in-class quizzes/tests and practical exams.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B- (68%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
A variety of assignments: creating face charts, photo reference book, designer collection. |
|
Exam |
30 |
Practical application: in-class practical exam(s). |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
Written test(s) |
|
Lab Work |
20 |
Daily makeup application |
|
Participation |
15 |
Active participation based on a rubric |
Course topics
- Basics of fashion runway makeup
- Basic of photography makeup for black-and-white and colour
- Effects of lighting
- Type of photo shoots
- Set etiquette
- Fashion show and photography design
- Iconic decades makeup
- Avant-garde and creative makeup
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.