Introduction Film and Television Makeup

Course code MKUP 1107

Credit 2.0

Length 36.0 hours

Course outline View

This course prepares students with background knowledge of the film industry along with technical information about lighting, script analysis, continuity, and roles and responsibilities of a makeup artist. Students will apply various makeup products using techniques suitable for film and television.

Prerequisites

MKUP 1106, MKUP 1104.

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What you will learn

  • Roles and responsibilities of Makeup Artists
  • Continuity
  • Call sheets
  • Film crew job descriptions
  • Film hierarchy
  • Set terminology and etiquette
  • Script analysis and character breakdown
  • Continuity
  • Lighting and film formats
  • Camera-ready makeup
  • Product knowledge
  • Latex aging and bald caps

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

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.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.