The Proficiency Award in Technical Theatre Arts: Makeup introduces students to the fundamentals of production makeup. This program will prepare students seeking a career in theatre or film and/or television production in production makeup.

After successfully completing a Technical Theatre Arts proficiency award, a student could be hired as a: stage manager, actor, playwright, costumer, stitcher, crew member in the film and/or television industry, production assistant, casting assistant or general theatre technician.

To earn a Proficiency Award in Technical Theatre Arts: Makeup students must complete 9 specified units.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• demonstrate literacy in Theatre history and appreciation.
• apply learned skills in design, technical production, stagecraft, and/or make-up application.
• apply management and problem solving skills to produce a theatrical work in a studio or main stage venue.
• collaborate with peers and instructors in practical applications of skills on original or scripted works.
• demonstrate a working knowledge of tools and technologies integral to theatre production.