The Stage and the School

Chapter 13: Makeup

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
From the key components of a basic makeup kit to how to create and use prosthetics, students studied a well-rounded introduction to theatrical makeup in Chapter 13. In this web activity, they will reinforce their knowledge of the chapter's key terms.

Lesson Description
Students will match the vocabulary words from Chapter 13 with their definitions.

Instructional Objectives
1. Students will be able to recall terms related to stage makeup.

Student Web Activity Answers

prosthetics	molded latex pieces of body features that are attached to the skin
shadowing	makeup technique used to hide or change a facial feature
facial mask	a plaster casting taken of the face
foundation	a base color in makeup; the first step to applying makeup
matte	flat or dull makeup created by powdering
blender	the edge of a bald wig that is made to blend with an actor's skin
chiaroscuro	the use of highlight and shadow
highlighting	makeup technique used to emphasize a certain facial feature