Makeup and Costume Design

Details are missing from the design, or are inaccurate for the concept of the character.

The design is based on the logical principles of design but has little “flavor” of the character, or the details are only vaguely accurate for the character.

The design somewhat captures the “flavor” of the character by including a few details that reflect the character’s premise. Use of picture references is clear.

The design captures the “flavor” of the character by including several details that accurately reflect the character’s premise. Use of picture references is clear.

Coloring is not conceived.

Coloring is conceived.

Coloring is well conceived. The colors used complement the vision of the character.

Coloring is well conceived. The colors used clearly complement the vision of the character.

The makeup and costume design failed to create a concept that is appropriate for the play.

The makeup and costume design did not create a cohesive, meaningful design concept that is appropriate for the play.

The makeup and costume design almost created a cohesive, meaningful design concept that is appropriate for the play.

The makeup and costume design perfectly created a unique, cohesive, and meaningful design concept that is appropriate for the play.

Fabric and makeup choices are incomplete and/or do not show understanding of the play.

Fabric and makeup choices are incomplete and/or do not enhance the character and the play.

Fabric and makeup choices enhance the character and the play.

Fabric and makeup choices are unique and enhance the character and the play.

Written work is incomplete and/or unclear.

Written work is complete but lacks in content.

Most written work shows understanding of the play. Directions are clear. Choices are clearly justified.

All written work shows understanding of the play. Directions are clear. Choices are clearly justified.

Work is incomplete and inaccurate.

Work shows some effort but lacks details in one or more areas.

Work is adequate, accurate, and complete in most components.

Work is excellent, accurate, and complete in all components.

Shadows are accurately drawn in few or no areas.

Shadows are accurately drawn in some areas.

Shadows are accurately drawn in most areas.

Shadows are accurately drawn in all areas.

Highlights are accurately drawn in few or no areas.

Highlights are accurately drawn in some areas.

Highlights are accurately drawn in most areas.

Highlights are accurately drawn in all areas.

Few or no makeup items and their applications are accurately explained.

Some makeup items and their applications are accurately explained.

Most makeup items and their applications are accurately explained.

Base, rouge, eyeliner, lipstick, powder, eyebrow coverage, and mascara and their applications are accurately explained.

There is little or no accuracy in color choices.

Some color choices are accurate.

Most color choices are accurate.

All color choices are accurate. Color choices in design should include: base-browns, highlights (creams), shadows (darker browns or brownish purple), eyeliner and mascara (brown or black), blush and lipstick (any neutral colors: browns, gray, or white).