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    This document discusses costume and makeup in drama. It defines costume as particular styles of clothing worn by actors to portray characters, and makeup as any substance applied to an actor's body to enhance characterization. There are two basic types of makeup: straight makeup for basic actor appearances, and character makeup to completely transform an actor's appearance. Makeup is used to alter an actor's appearance to assume a character, enhance their appearance, and indicate the time period of a play. Common makeup items include powder, lipstick, wigs, eye pencil, face wipes, and native chalk. The next topic will be an introduction to dance.

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    This document discusses costume and makeup in drama. It defines costume as particular styles of clothing worn by actors to portray characters, and makeup as any substance applied to an actor's body to enhance characterization. There are two basic types of makeup: straight makeup for basic actor appearances, and character makeup to completely transform an actor's appearance. Makeup is used to alter an actor's appearance to assume a character, enhance their appearance, and indicate the time period of a play. Common makeup items include powder, lipstick, wigs, eye pencil, face wipes, and native chalk. The next topic will be an introduction to dance.

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    CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS

    JSS 1 ROSE

    COSTUME AND MAKE-UP IN DRAMA


    LESSON
    OBJECTIVES:
    1. Explain what is meant
    by costume
    2. Explain what make-up
    is
    3. State the two basic
    types of make-up
    4. Discuss the uses of
    make-up and costume in
    drama
    5. Mention some costume
    and make-up items
    6. Design and produce a
    costume and make-up
    for a chosen character
    WHAT IS COSTUME?
    Costumes are particular style of clothing
    worn to portray the wearer as a character
    or type of character in a theatrical
    performance, stage, film or television.
    Simply put, they are attires and clothes
    worn by actors and actresses to assist
    them assume various forms of characters
    aside their true self.
    WHAT IS MAKE-UP?
    Make-up in drama is any substance
    applied on the actor’s body as an
    enhancement or aid to characterization.

    Costume and makeup is an


    interpretative tool in drama that
    enhances and describes the actor’s
    appearance during a performance.
    TYPES OF MAKE-UP
    Straight Make-up and Character Make up

    Straight Make-up:
    Straight make-ups are basic make-ups for
    actors and actresses. It does not require a
    complete alteration of their true self.
    Character Make-up:
    Character make-ups are applied to completely
    transform an actor or actress. They are more
    detailed form of make-up that enables the
    actor/actress assume the character he or she is
    playing.
    USES OF MAKE-UP
    Alter Appearance: A major function of makeup in drama
    or theatre is to change the physical appearance of an actor
    and enable him assume the character he is to play.

    Enhance Appearance: Make-up is also used in drama


    and theatre to make actors and stresses look more
    beautiful/elegant. Here, the features of the face and body
    are heightened and symbolic aspects emphasized.

    Tells the period of a play: Make-up can be used to


    indicate the time/period that a play is set in.
    MAKE-UP
    ITEMS:
    1. Powder
    2. Lipstick
    3. Wigs
    4. Eye pencil
    5. Face wipes
    6. Native chalk
    NEXT TOPIC

    INTRODUTION TO
    DANCE

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