Makeup Morgue

A Makeup Morgue is a compilation of pictures from magazines, photos, reproductions of

artwork, etc. that depict different ages and facial characteristics. It is used as a research source in
designing makeup for specific characters.

All pictures need to be contained in some manner and divided into the assigned categories
(categories listed on next page). Possibilities for organization include photo albums or three ring binders
with plastic page protectors. Having your photos mounted behind plastic (i.e. photo albums or binders
with page protectors) will help to protect them from makeup spills. Part of your grade will be based on
the neatness and clarity of the morgue. Torn out pictures with ragged edges are discouraged! Keep in
mind that a makeup morgue can and should be used throughout your career, so room for expansion is
necessary. It is very helpful if you can easily remove a page to work from a particular photo. *Morgues
must be PAPER format electronic morgues will NOT be accepted.

Pictures need to be clear and large enough to be useful. Small pictures will not give you enough
detail, and a reliance on them will potentially lower the overall grade of the Morgue. To give you a
frame of reference, in no picture should the face be smaller than approximately 2. Include pictures of
both sexes as well as people from different races and cultures than your own. Pictures downloaded from
the Internet are fine as long as they are clear and show good detail. Pictures should come from multiple
sources (at least three).

The Morgue will be turned in on the due date on the syllabus, with a MINIMUM of the number
of pictures in each of the categories listed. The minimum requirement is equal to a C grade. What raises
the grade from a C includes but is not limited to: picture size and quality, variety of pictures, and
organization/neatness of the Morgue. Additional pictures and/or categories are encouraged and can
help to raise your grade, but they are not required.

The Morgue will be used for research and in-class projects throughout the semester.




















Categories:

The following categories MUST be included, with the following minimum number of pictures, for
the major due date in the syllabus. Ages are approximate I dont expect you to know exactly how old a
person in a photo is! Please note that certain categories require the labeling of individual pictures or
sections (grade points will be reduced if these are missing).

Young Children 10

Young Adults (from teenagers to mid-20s) 10

Middle Age (30-50) 15

Old Age (50+) 15

Very Old (75+) 10

Traditional (pictures MUST be labeled as race or culture!) 15

Hairstyles/Wigs 15

Historical (pictures MUST be dated) 15

Facial Features (include a variety of ages and separate 25
into labeled section for each feature.
Minimum Eyes, Noses, Mouths)

Animals 10

Expressions 10