Required materials:

Required Textbook:
The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup by Irene Corey
Hardcover  ISBN-10: 0876020317
                     ISBN-13: 978-0876020319

Optional Textbook:
Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin
Softcover  ISBN-10: 0316286850
                   ISBN-13: 978-0316286855

Required:
Cream makeup kit
   Basic kit (Ben Nye)  (Mehron)
        Contour Palette
        Creme Foundation
        Eye Pencil
        Translucent Face Powder
        Flat Brush
        Latex Sponge Applicator
        Powder Puff
        Stipple Sponge
   Recommended kit (Ben Nye)
        Creme Foundations
        Creme Contour Wheel (Cheek Rouge, Lip Color and 2 Creme Colors)
        Bruise & Abrasions Wheel
        Creme Highlight
        Character Shadow
        White Creme Color
        Nose & Scar Wax
        Translucent Face Powder
        Spirit Gum Adhesive
        Spirit Gum Remover
        Rouge Brush
        Velour Powder Puff
        Triangle Sponge Applicator
        Stipple Sponge
        Flat Brush (narrow)
        Flat Brush (medium)
        Eyebrow/Lash Comb
        Swab Applicators (Q-Tips)
3/4" - 7/8" wide flat makeup application brush
Colored pencils

Recommended:
Wax paper
Small plastic spatula/palette knife
Small 6 -10 cup paint pallet
Hair retainer/headband
Astringent with applicators (cotton balls/pads)
Face-wash
Soft face towel