Special Effects Makeup I
This is an introductory level hands-on workshop designed for students wishing to develop their artistry, experienced make-up artists seeking advanced techniques, non-make-up artists just starting out, and anyone who has always wondered “how’d they do that?” This course explores the art of special effects make-up. Topics include skin safe molding procedures; casting and painting silicone replica props; applying “out-of-kit” make-up effects including cuts, bruises, black eyes, scabs, scars, wounds, burns, and decayed flesh; designing an executing a zombie make up, designing and executing a frozen death make-up; sculpting a 1;1 scale Replica Character Maquette; using anatomical reference to enhance a character sculpt and safely using all tools and materials. Students receive a make-up kit specially designed with all materials necessary to complete in-class projects. No artistic background required. COURSE SUBJECT TO DEPARTMENTAL FEES.
Topics
- skin safe molding procedures
- casting and painting silicone replica props
- applying “out-of-kit” make-up effects including cuts
- bruises
- black eyes
- scabs
- scars
- wounds
- burns
- and decayed flesh
- designing an executing a zombie make up
- designing and executing a frozen death make-up
- sculpting a 1
- 1 scale Replica Character Maquette
- using anatomical reference to enhance a character sculpt and safely using all tools and materials
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027