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TEC 450 — MONSTER MAKING (CUR-183)

TEC 450 — MONSTER MAKING is a DePaul University catalog course in The Theatre School. This course practices advanced sculpting, mold making and animatronics. In this 10-week course, students will learn surface preparation, mold making, painting, and electrical practical effects with a focus towards work for film, television, and theater industry. It introduces the student to additional traditional techniques combined with modern rapid fabrication tooling and materials.

Summary 🔴 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Theatre Technology
  • College/School: The Theatre School
  • Curriculum section: Theatre School
  • Catalog: TEC 450
  • Last Verified: 2026-05-28

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🔴 Red — Restricted
  • Rationale: Catalog description limits enrollment to a specific program, cohort, or major standing.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

This course practices advanced sculpting, mold making and animatronics. In this 10-week course, students will learn surface preparation, mold making, painting, and electrical practical effects with a focus towards work for film, television, and theater industry. It introduces the student to additional traditional techniques combined with modern rapid fabrication tooling and materials. Status as a Wig & Makeup, Design & Technology major in The Theatre School is a prerequisite for this class

Resource relevance

Monster making: fabrication techniques for theatrical creatures and prosthetics.

Notes

Catalog course key: TEC 450. Course offerings and schedules are not verified in this pass.