Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Theatre School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in Wig and Makeup Design & Technology prepares students for careers as professional wig and makeup artists. This four-year program mirrors real-world industry practices for both designers and technicians in hair and makeup artistry. Participants gain hands-on experience in wig making, historical hairstyling, cosmetic application, prosthetic design, and other specialized skills needed for theater, opera, film, and television productions. Students apply their training through actual stage productions while developing collaborative skills with directors, dramaturges, fellow designers, technical crews, and our expert wig/makeup and costume workshop teams.