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MKUP 1106: Character Makeup 

Effective date

January 2020 

Department

Makeup Artistry 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course introduces students to script analysis, character development and design productions. Students will attain skills and techniques to design and apply a variety of character makeup.  

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

MKUP 1103, MKUP 1104. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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
 

Instructional Strategies

A variety of instructional strategies are used including lectures/in-class theory, group activities, applying makeup on classmates, individual assignment, character research, 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: face charting, reference book, character development 

Exam 

30 

Practical application: in-class practical exam(s) 

Project 

20 

Character design book 

Lab Work 

15 

Daily makeup application (performance demo) 

Participation 

15 

 

Course topics

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.
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