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STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 92: Congratulations on making it to the end of Week 10!

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].

Happy Halloween!

Creepy Face of Moving Cells
Anatomical animation of head in slices
Creepy face devoured by hair

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 91: Veg Out and Watch Some Videos on Art and Faces

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


Be Calm.  There is no test, no quiz, and you can skip these videos if you don’t have time for them.  These are all just fun art projects related to faces/makeup.  I find the more I learn factually about faces the better I can see them, work with them, and achieve our ideal of enlightenment.  So, I share these with you so you may do the same…. if you have the time, watch and enjoy.  If you do not, chill, and remember: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR FACE!

Repeat Your Mantra: "There is NOTHING Wrong With My Face!"

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 90: STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 8Watch Non-Western Stylized Traditional Makeup Videos!

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].

The Official Class How-to Video is a Multiple !?


Yep.  But they aren’t that long.  The main one is only 23 minutes and you can fast forward through a lot of it. The rest are all ultra fast forwarded to begin with:

More Videos You Might Prefer:


I have found a number of other videos of different sorts of traditional stylized theatrical makeup for different types of performance and different types of faces! Scroll down to see if you find any you think you’d like to watch!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/TOe_X3dQx-o

More Traditional Asian Theatre/Ritual Makeup Videos

More Day of the Dead Makeup Tutorials (Link)

Go to More Pre-Columbian Inspired Makeup Videos (Link)

There are many other options for traditional makeup that there are no good videos for, but you can do original research in still images and videos of the completed designs, and use your common sense in learning how to replicate those as well.

Are you concerned that doing this project makes you feel like a Cultural Imperialist? 

Don’t freak out, European traditional theatre, festival masks, carnival & circus also have a bunch of non-naturalistic styles you can play with: 

European Traditional Masks, Makeup and Performance Playlist

Clown and Circus Makeup Playlist

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 89: Activities: Non Western Stylized Makeup

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


Bejing Opera makeup on DVC student
Bejing Opera
Kabuki "Ghost" makeup on DVC student

Explanation: Kabuki/Chinese Opera/ Native Mask:Bejing Opera Makeup


Find a non-naturalistic face design(s) from a Non-Western theatrical tradition, including, but not limited to Alaska Native masks, African ritual makeup, Balinese dance drama, Chinese Opera, Maori Tattoos, Kabuki Kumidori, etc.  Do a Makeup Rendering that adapts the design to fit you or your model’s face.

This week you will:


  • Watch some stylized non-naturalistic makeup videos based on traditional world makeup/mask traditions.
  • You will adapt the traditional makeup or mask into a rendering where portions of the lines of the design will follow the mobility lines of your face to amplify your facial expressions.
  • Apply makeup to your face to make your Non Western Stylized Makeup.
  • Have Tara take your photos with your renderings or
    • If at home, Scrounge in your house to frame your face or “costume” your character a bit.
    • And do a short photo shoot to get fabulous photos of your makeup & rendering.
  • Upload your photos to the makeup and rendering assignment pages.
  • Save your photos, research and renderings to your Morgue/Portfolio

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 88: Week 10 Schedule

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


EXPLANATION: KABUKI/CHINESE OPERA/NATIVE MASK: FIND A NON-NATURALISTIC FACE DESIGN FROM A NON-WESTERN THEATRICAL TRADITION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALASKA NATIVE MASKS, AFRICAN RITUAL MAKEUP, BALINESE DANCE DRAMA, CHINESE OPERA, MAORI TATTOOS, KABUKI KUMIDORI, ETC.  MAKE COPIES OF YOUR SOURCE MATERIAL.  HOMEWORK: DRAW A MAKEUP RENDERING THAT ADAPTS THE DESIGN TO FIT YOU OR YOUR MODEL’S FACE.

Add Date Here: Group 1: Bring in multiple images of a famous guy with beard/moustache.  Beard Makeup Rendering, Makeup using a crepe hair beard replicating the aforementioned bearded guy. Group 2: View Beard Video.

Add Date Here:  Group 1: Watch “Kabuki” Makeup videos.  Group 2: Bring in multiple images of a famous guy with beard/moustache.  Beard Makeup Rendering, Makeup using a crepe hair beard replicating the aforementioned bearded guy.

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 87: Learning Objectives: Non-Western Stylized

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


Bejing Opera Performer
Kabuki Lion Dance
This Week’s Learning Objective:Outcomes we will use to get there:
Learn about the advantages of stylized makeup designResearch a variety of traditional Non-Western stylized makeup designs

Apply a makeup based on or adapted from a traditional stylized makeup design

Photograph, post and discuss the images.
Beijing Opera Heroine


STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 86: Congratulations on making it to the end of Week 9!

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 85: Veg Out and Watch Some Videos on How Humans Recognize Faces

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


Be Calm.  There is no test, no quiz, and you can skip these videos if you don’t have time for them.  These are all just cool food for thought that you may enjoy.  I find the more I learn factually about faces the better I can see them, work with them, and achieve our ideal of enlightenment.  So, I share these with you so you may do the same…. if you have the time, watch and enjoy.  If you do not, chill, and always remember: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOUR FACE!

Repeat Your Mantra: "There is NOTHING Wrong With My Face!"
Looping face

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 84: Makeup Using a Crepe Hair Beard [Assignment]

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].

man wiggles his stache
kung fu master
Things can get pretty weird
Abraham Lincoln

  • Apply Makeup based on a well-known image of a guy in a beard/mustache . Use a Crepe Hair Beard in the Design  and apply it to your face or your model’s face.
  • Have Tara Photograph it (with your rendering) in the hallway. 

Abraham Lincoln 

  • If you are not at DVC, dig up a bit of impromptu costuming and/or props from around your house for best results in your home photo shoot.  Photograph it for grading. Take at minimum 6 clear photos of your makeup from all angles and submit the 3-4 best pictures through the link below. It is OK to have a friend take your photos, but if they do, MAKE THEM WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW!!!
  • If you have chosen the Adventures in Spirit Gum Alternate option do the same things as above
  • As a reminder, this is how to get good photos:

STAGE MAKEUP CLASS PAGES 83: Famous Guy in Beard Makeup Rendering OR Adventures With Spirit Gum Rendering [Assignment]

[This page is part of a mirror of my Canvas learning system pages I created for my Drama 112 Intro Stage Makeup class at DVC.  If you want to use this content for another Canvas class shell you can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for “Tara Maginnis” and you can download all or part of this directly into your shell with all the extra cool formatting of colored divider lines, right side embedded Giphy animations, etc. already put in, if you are working with a different system, it is ok to copy and paste from here, and then customize the pages as you need  for your classes].


Beard Makeup Next To Makeup Rendering
Jack Sparrow Makeup And Rendering
Charlie Chaplin Makeup and Rendering
  • Definition: Makeup rendering- drawing of a makeup design one intends to execute

The Assignment:


Draw a color makeup rendering on one of your personalized face outline sheets, a generic outline sheet , or freehand, or with computer software of your planned Famous Guy In Beard Makeup Design (or your Adventures With Spirit Gum Rendering) and submit through the link below.  It is OK to alter or even abandon your design if you find there are problems once you try it on your face, but still do a rendering. It is OK to alter or even abandon your design if you find there are problems once you try it on your face, but still do a rendering. Photograph your rendering (preferably one shot alone, and one shown alongside your finished face makeup as seen above) and upload photos here for credit . Remember afterwards to also to save any research you did as well as this rendering assignment into your Makeup Morgue/Portfolio so you build up your Makeup Morgue/Portfolio gradually and easily over the course of the semester.