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Alexis Tremblay 1515 West Ramshorn Dubois, WY 82513

1.07.10

Senior Project Advisory Committee Dubois High School 314 Helmer Dubois, WY 82513

Dear Senior Project Advisory Committee,

After a lot of thought and consideration I have decided to change my Senior Project topic. I have always loved makeup, and thought it would be a blast to create a project revolving around something so versatile. I have been experimenting with makeup for many years now, and am striving to become a professional makeup artist, which is why I thought this topic would be perfect for me. I have read many books dedicated to makeup, I use makeup on myself quite often and experiment whenever I find something new to try. My mother is an esthetician, and went through many hours of training in makeup artistry. She also worked as a permanent makeup artist for many years as I grew up, so I have been exposed to the makeup field for quite some time now.

My research paper will focus mainly on the history and progression of makeup, as well as some information on certain techniques that have been created over the past few thousand years. I would love to focus mainly on the progression of makeup from the 1960's through present day, since this is when makeup started really becoming a fashion staple to women all around the world. However I will also include a brief history of where makeup originated and how it has been used through history. I have online sources, such as [] and []. I have also read a couple of books that have to do with makeup styles and techniques. I am hoping to use these not only for my research paper but also my physical project.

While my paper focuses more on the history and progression of makeup through the years, I'd like to make my project more personal. I would really enjoy making a portfolio of different makeup styles to show how certain looks are created. I would take a before photo of the volunteer I do makeup on, as well as some “in progress” photos and an after photo. This would probably only be possible if I could get my grant application approved, so I can use professional makeup on my volunteers rather than cheaper quality brand makeup that wouldn't give the full desired effect. My project would probably take a good few months, with getting the grant application approved, the portfolio being made, learning new techniques, ect.. I would like to exercise my abilities as fully as possible, although I am most interested in pursuing a career in studio and runway makeup. I would like to learn some techniques for theatre makeup, because I believe that the more learned the better. I have been trying to contact the director of the theater department at CWC in Riverton, but have yet to be able to get a hold of her. If she doesn't want to be my mentor then I think I will go ahead and contact my mother's old cosmetology instructor from the beauty school in Riverton to see if she will help me out. I think that although the work will be hard, I will love every second of it because it's something I'm truly and fully interested in.

Finally, plagiarism is bad, it is the act of taking one's work and saying it is your own. It can happen if you full on steal someone's work or if you use some of someone else's work without stating that it's theirs. Even if it is a mistake plagiarism is a punishable act and in this case, could result in me not graduating. I promise to not plagiarize in any way, and if I do, I will accept my punishment because I know plagiarism is wrong.

Sincerely,

Alexis Tremblay