MCCCD Program Description

Wig and Hair Production for Theatre and Film

Course: THF216

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to wig technology, including the use of tools and techniques for making, ventilating, measuring, and styling period wigs.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of wig/hair terms and technology. (I-X) 2. Demonstrate the ability to select and employ proper techniques for application, construction, and styling of wigs and hairpieces, appropriate to the needs of the project. (I, V, VI, VII) 3. Demonstrate basic skills and techniques in wig ventilating (wig making). (II, III, VI, VII) 4. Describe and create a variety of period hairstyles. (IV, VII, IX, X) 5. Demonstrate proper construction and application of facial hair. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Wig application and removal A. Hair prep for stage B. Hair prep for screen C. Wig removal II. Patterning A. Head tracing B. Measuring C. Hairline D. Transferring head measurements to a block E. Padding a block III. Wig ventilating techniques A. Laces and nets B. Types of hair C. Basic wig knotting/ventilating techniques D. Hair density and ventilating patterns E. Sewing with invisible thread IV. Wig styling A. Period hairstyles B. Curler sets V. Wig maintenance A. Restoring style B. Cleaning wigs C. Cleaning facial hair VI. Materials A. Head block B. Lace C. Thinning shears D. Ventilating hook E. Wig dryer VII. Facial hair A. Application and removal B. Creating a pattern C. Hairpiece characteristics D. Historical survey of styles VIII. Construction A. Ventilating B. Fronting C. Weaving IX. Wig styling techniques A. Elements of hairstyle B. Straight hair C. Wavy hair D. Curly hair X. Creating a hairstyle A. Breakdown hairstyles B. Curler sets C. Comb out D. Teasing and stuffing

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 1, 2018

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