TPA 2256 - Costumes & Makeup

Institution:

Miami Dade College

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Description:

This course presents the principles and practices of unloading, receiving, unpacking and distributing costumes, wigs and accessories for live performances and the load-out duties of collecting and packing the same, and the equivalent duties for on-location trailers and/or studio wardrobe. Perform costume changes as well as other reshow and post production set-ups and strikes. Perform maintenance duties including laundry, repair, dyeing, starching, spot cleaning, ironing, pressing, steaming, shoe repair and painting, gluing, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, millinery pattern making, tailoring/alterations, leather work, beading and other costume crafts. The principles of make-up for the stage, studio and screen and preparation and maintenance of wigs, falls, and other hair pieces including beards and mustaches is also practiced. Taking instructions from management, designers, and supervisors, executing clues, collaborating with others part of a crew has equal emphasis along with occupational health, safety, fire safety and CPR principles and practices. (3 hour lecture)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.mdc.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(305) 237-8888

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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