Technical Theatre: Hair and Makeup

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre: Hair and Makeup is designed to provide students with the skills to apply makeup and produce wigs for theatrical performances. The classes include instruction in makeup techniques and wig ventilation; period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; and attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Technical Theatre and the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA), Emphasis in Theatre are also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Technical Theatre: Hair and Makeup (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5091
Total credits required
10-11
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of wig, hair, and makeup terms and technology.
  • Use basic and advanced makeup techniques for stage and screen including special effects.
  • Design hair and makeup for specific visual styles, practices, systems and historical contexts.
  • Demonstrate the ability to select and employ proper techniques for application, construction, and styling of wigs and hairpieces, appropriate to the needs of the project.
  • Employ basic skills and techniques in wig ventilating (wig making).
  • Recognize roles and responsibilities including safety protocols.
Required Courses
Course # Course Title Credits
Credits: 10-11
THO115 Makeup for Stage and Screen 3
THO215 Advanced Makeup Techniques for Stage and Screen 3
THO216 Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film 3
THP201AA Theatre Production I (1) OR
THP201AB Theatre Production II (2) OR
THO202AC Theatre Production I Costume Shop (1) 1-2

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