WSQ Theatre Stage Makeup

Course Objective
This intermediate-level course in Theatre Stage Makeup is designed for beauticians and makeup artists who already possess foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in salons, design studios, or stage performance settings. The program bridges the gap between everyday makeup application and the more sophisticated requirements of theatrical productions. Participants will deepen their understanding of facial anatomy, skin conditions, and artistic styles to create transformative looks that align with stage characters and lighting. They will also learn to guide junior artists, document makeup designs for continuity, and supervise makeup teams to ensure consistent execution that meets performance and production standards.

The course is highly relevant to the beauty, fashion, film, entertainment, and events industries, where professionals are expected to adapt their makeup skills to suit thematic concepts and theatrical demands. By equipping learners with the ability to research styles, plan and present makeup concepts, and manage execution workflows, this course opens pathways for job upgrading—from application specialists to team leads, designers, or artistic supervisors. Learners will become more competitive in freelance markets and full-time roles that require not just technical proficiency, but also creative direction and leadership.

Course Content

Unit 1: Understanding Skin, Facial Structures & Make-Up Compatibility
Explore how skin types, facial features, and body shapes influence make-up design and product choice. Learners will gain insights into assessing skin conditions and compatibility with make-up products, identifying potential challenges, and factoring in special requirements such as prosthetics for performance.

Unit 2: Cosmetic Styles, Special Effects & Design Principles
Gain an understanding of make-up design fundamentals and a wide range of cosmetic styles used in theatrical settings. This unit covers special effects possibilities and addresses feasibility, safety, and risk factors associated with advanced applications like prosthetics or character transformations.

Unit 3: Researching & Sourcing for Make-Up Design
Learn to research cosmetic products, techniques, and equipment to meet creative goals. Participants will also develop vendor liaison skills to ensure the timely and appropriate sourcing of materials aligned with production requirements and budgets.

Unit 4: Drafting, Proposing & Creating Make-Up Concepts
This unit focuses on conceptualising, planning, and creating sample make-up designs based on artistic briefs. Learners will gain the ability to translate ideas into tangible mock-ups, present them for feedback, and align them with production needs.

Unit 5: Collaboration & Execution Supervision
Learn how to work closely with creative teams, performers, and stakeholders to refine make-up designs. The unit also covers supervision techniques to ensure consistent application standards and alignment with the overall artistic vision of the production.

Unit 6: Final Look Documentation & Risk Management
Develop the ability to document finalised make-up looks for repeatability and quality control. This unit includes monitoring performer feedback, identifying health or safety issues, and maintaining compliance with make-up application guidelines in a theatrical context.

Administration and Language Requirement
Minimum 18 years old. Able to speak and understand English
Lower secondary

Course Intake
Once monthly

Training Hours / Assessment Hour
15 hours / 1.5hr

Mode of Study
Full Time: Mon to Sat 9.00am – 6.00pm

Mode of Delivery
Face to face

Average Teacher-Student Ratio
1:20

Graduation Requirements
Must be able to perform 100% competences criteria

Progression
Once candidates have achieved the WSQ Theatre Stage Makeup, they may progress on to higher level of WSQ or equivalent courses. This award qualifies graduate to operate their own freelance practice. Graduate can also gain employment in related industry

Course Fee / Payment of Fees / Fees Structure

* Total course fee is eligible to pay through SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

*Self-sponsored individuals taking certifiable courses (National or industry-wide certification training programmes) approved by SSG must be >= 21 years old

Funding Information

• SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) - Singapore Citizen 21-39/ Singapore PR/ LTVP+
• Skillsfuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) - Singpore Citizen above 40
• Skillsfuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
• Corporate Absentee Payroll (AP)
• SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
• SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
• Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

Payment of Fees
All required payments of fees must be made according to the payment schedules as stipulated in the student contract.

1. All required payments of fees must be made according to the payment schedules as stipulated in the student contract.
2. The payment of Course Fees is to be made at the latest on the course commencement date.
3. Payments of fees can be made by Cash, Cheque, Paynow or Credit Card.
4. Payments made by Cash will be in Singapore Dollars.
5. Payments made via Paynow: UEN:201003725N
6. Company Name: Toni International College of Aesthetics & Physiology Pte Ltd
7. Transaction Remark: Input the student’s name, following the official NRIC name
8. Students are required to screenshot the transaction detail and send it via email [email protected] or WhatsApp (+65 82013853) to Toni International College’s administrative department.
9. All cheques should be crossed and made payable to ‘TONI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF AESTHETICS & PHYSIOLOGY PTE LTD’.
10. All fees paid are not transferable.
11. All non-tuition fees paid are non-refundable.
12. An official receipt will be given on receipt of payment.
13. A late payment charge of S$12 per month will be charged for overdue payments of more than two weeks.
14. The school reserves the right as its discretion to terminate the student from the course for overdue fees.