25-Makeup Design (MD) Requirements

25-MAKEUP DESIGN (MD) REQUIREMENTS

  1. Makeup Sketches
    Three (3) Makeup Sketches from one (1) production, each representing a different character.

Each sketch must be mounted separately using a 8 ½” x 11” or 11” x 14” format.

Each sketch must be in color. Any medium will be accepted.

The entry must have a picture of each actor used wearing the completed makeup included on the presentation board. A ‘before’ picture of the actor can also be included in addition to the completed makeup design photo.

Makeup sketches must be the student designer’s original design. Sketches copied from books or any other medium are not allowed.

Points will be awarded based on neatness, clarity of the design elements, continuity between sketches, and complete labeling and identification of materials.

  1. Design Concept
    A typewritten design concept paper in separate folder (with entry tag) describing why specific choices were made related to color, style, time period (if appropriate), texture and products used.

Points will be awarded based on clarity of choices and how they support the play.

  1. Presentation
    The student designer must deliver a presentation, either oral or PowerPoint, of their Makeup Design entry.

Points will be awarded based on the student designer’s ability to describe the design and his/her artistic choices. The student designer should be clear, concise and confident in order to deliver an effective oral presentation. Student’s should specify if their design is for a virtual or live theatrical audience.