Creative, Theatre & SFX Makeup

The Creative, Theatre, and SFX Makeup Course is for people interested in gaining specialist skills in creative makeup for film, television, theatre, fashion and photography. In this SFX & Creative Makeup course, you will learn the basics of SFX makeup, including how to create different looks and effects. 

You will also learn about the different products and techniques that are used in SFX makeup, so that you can create the perfect look for the next project you are working on.

So, whether you are looking to create a simple wound or an elaborate creature effect, this course will teach you the skills you need to know. Enroll now and let your creativity run wild!

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About Creative & SFX Makeup Course

The Creative and SFX Makeup Course can open new doors into the film, magazine, theatre and TV industry. If you are already a makeup artist or would like to start a new career in the creative/special effects makeup industry, this course can offer you the techniques, confidence and understanding to allow you to participate in the field as a creative, theatre and SFX makeup artist.

Intended for those interested in gaining specialist skills in creative makeup for film, television, theatre, fashion, and photography. Delivered over 14 weeks, one night a week. Allows the individual to still work while you train with us.

No prior experience required. This course can offer you the techniques, confidence and understanding to allow you to participate in the field as a creative, theatre and SFX makeup artist. Has the ability to open new doors into the film, magazine, theatre, and TV industry.

 

What we cover

  • Male Makeup
  • Old Age Theatre Makeup and Illness
  • Period Makeup
  • Creative & Character Makeup design and application
  • Covering eyebrow application
  • Bald cap application 
  • Bruising, Cuts & Grazes, Burns, Scars, Blisters
  • Diseases, Death

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to Creative, Theatre & SFX Industry

Week 2: Male Makeup 

Week 3: Illness & Old Age Makeup

Week 4: Period Makeup Part 1

Week 5: Period Makeup Part 2 

Week 6: Covering Eyebrows

Week 7: Creative & Character Makeup Design

Week 8: Bald Cap Application

Week 9: Creative & Character Makeup Application

Week 10: Bruising, Cuts & Grazes

Week 11: Burns, Scars, Blisters

Week 12: Diseases, Death Makeup 

 

Course Features

Max. 6 Students

Our small class sizes allow our trainers to dedicate time and attention to each student.

Learners can receive individualised attention due to small class sizes. 

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Career Outcomes

This type of career requires you to work on television, commercial or film sets, or in designated makeup trailers throughout the filming duration.

 

It can be quite complex or it can be simple so it varies on the production and character role. An example of a complex one is the special effects makeup artist working on a zombie character portrayed by an actor. A simple one could be enhancing the actor’s appearance through small touch-ups. 

There are four types of different film and television makeup artist roles: the main leader being the “key makeup artist”, next is the “makeup artist”, the “makeup assistant” and lastly the “special effects makeup artist” (also known as the “SFX makeup artist”).

  • Key Makeup Artist (KMUA): They are in charge of designing each individual actor’s makeup. They get to apply makeup on lead roles and actors however they carry out the complex designs. On the other hand, they do delegate the makeup artists and makeup assistants to make sure the makeup runs smoothly throughout the film shooting. 
  • Makeup Artist: These artists are responsible for applying makeup for non-leading actors and supporting roles. They are under the supervision of the key makeup artist and they’re responsible for achieving the original designs by the KMUA. 
  • Makeup Assistant: They assist the makeup artists with body makeup application on the actors (for example, body painting or body art) along with organising the makeup kits and other smaller tasks. The KMUA may also send them tasks to accommodate the “photographing casts’” makeup and ensure that it is consistent in reshoots (if necessary). 
  • Special Effects Makeup Artist: Known as an SFX Makeup Artist (as mentioned previously), their job can be quite divisively challenging. They are required to have knowledge of basic film makeup and advanced SFX makeup techniques. They are responsible for any special makeup effects alongside applying prosthetics (i.e wounds, winkles, supernatural features for dramatic effects, etc) or applying “foam latex” (these are used to create three-dimensional prosthetic effects).

Your job is to apply makeup to characters portrayed by actors to enhance their natural physical appearance. Other times you will be working with different characters that require heavy specialty makeup for that desired look (such as airbrushing, wigs, prosthetics, hairpieces and more). Not only will you be applying makeup, but your job might also require you to read scripts, and study the characters and background settings to create the sketches. 

 

The front-row audience (remotely from the stage) will be looking at the actors’ expressions so it is crucial to make the actors “look their best” by making their cheeks rosier and eyes look bigger. Lighting will also have an effect on their makeup as well

What You Will Learm