Wig and Makeup Design & Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Theatre School
Programs of Interest
0Design wigs and makeup for the stage
The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Wig and Makeup Design & Technology is designed to help you develop your artistic vision while gaining the practical experience needed to succeed as a professional wig and makeup artist. Through this program, you will learn techniques in wig construction and styling, makeup design and application, actor hair styling, and the creation of makeup prosthetics.
Your training will reflect the workflow of a professional wig and makeup artist, allowing you to collaborate with actors, directors, designers, technicians, and professional shop staff as you build your technical and creative skills. The BFA Wig and Makeup Design & Technology program will help prepare you to pursue careers in theatre, film, and other entertainment industries while developing the portfolio and experience you need to support your professional goals.
Classes
Coursework
- Figure Drawing for Theatre
- Principles of Design
- Wig & Makeup Design and Technology I, II & III
- Global History of Costume, Hair, and Makeup
- Monster Making
- Advanced Makeup
- Portraiture for the Wig and Makeup Artist
Career Options
Career
- Wig and Makeup Designer
- Assistant Wig and Makeup Designer
- Wig Technician
- Makeup Supervisor
- Production Makeup Artist (Theatre/Film/TV)
- Hair and Makeup Crew Member
- Prosthetics Makeup Artisan
- Special Effects Makeup Artist (Film/TV)
- Stylist
Featured Faculty
Students learn from a distinguished award-winning faculty of professional designers and artists, both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising during production work. Students receive formal and informal feedback from faculty through portfolio presentations and exhibits of their work each year.