The art of makeup

Makeup is not only used as beautification tool, it can be used to express emotions and feelings. Pierce College gives students an opportunity to get creative with a beginning stage makeup class. With only two hours a session, two times a week, students have to use their time wisely to complete a look. There are different topics in every class session. Students have to pick an animal and paint it on themselves or another student in the class. The class is taught by adjunct theater professor Eileen Gizieschi, who teaches costume and makeup design at Pierce College, and who also designs costumes for the Theatre Department. According to Gizieschi, students have to purchase a special kit to complete certain looks. Students can keep up with their progress by taking photos of their creation every week. This class teaches the basic principles of makeup application, experimenting with different colors and skin tones, as well as sharpening their art skills.