Brigham Young University (byu.edu) in Provo, Utah, offers courses in theatre makeup as part of its theatre arts program. At the beginner level, students learn about the basics of makeup for television, movies and the stage. This course is a prerequisite for the intermediate and advanced courses, which move into the more advanced techniques of using prosthetics and wig-making. Students in the Brigham Young makeup courses assist with department productions, providing hands-on experience outside of the classroom or lab.
Located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College (slcc.edu) includes special effects makeup within the courses offered in the performing arts department. SLCC focuses on stage makeup rather than makeup for television or film. The school offers one makeup course, which teaches introductory principles of prosthetics and hair, as well as techniques for aging and period makeup. There is no prerequisite for the course, and it is transferable to most four-year colleges and universities.
Utah Valley University (uvu.edu), located in Orem, offers two makeup courses as part of its school of theatre arts. Both Utah Valley courses focus on both stage and screen makeup, preparing students for careers in theatre, film or television. Makeup I focuses on corrective makeup, aging and period makeup. Students learn how to develop a character through physical appearance. In Makeup II the students study advanced techniques in understanding and creating characters, as well as learning about prosthetics, masks and airbrushing.
Weber State University (weber.edu) in Ogden, Utah, has one makeup course in its theatre arts program. Stage Makeup focuses on makeup application for stage performances and is designed to give students the necessary skills in order to properly apply makeup. Students learn basic techniques and ways to create specialized and creative looks. The eight-week course is required for theatre arts majors.