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Fashion/Editorial Makeup & Hair Course

Course Dates 2017

 

Tuesday October 10th to Wednesday December 13th 2017

 

Course Dates 2018

 

Tuesday April 24th to Wednesday July 4

Tuesday October 9th to Wednesday December 19th

Advanced Certificate In Special Effects

 

Duration: 10 weeks Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am - 4:30pm 

Cost: $6890

Complimentary SFX starter kit included.

 

This course is suitable for students and makeup artists wanting a career as a Special FX makeup artist in film or TV. This 10 week course comprises several special FX modules and 1 major assignment designed to extend the student's creativity and technical processes. Delivered by award winning special FX artist educators students receive formal training and also get to work on a short film and create a character in front of a panel of leading industry creatives. This course also forms part of our Diploma course.

 

Course Schedule

 

CASUALTY/MOULAGE
In this module we will teach you how to makeup and apply materials to create wounds associated with fighting, car accidents, war zones and bomb blasts. We take you from minor injuries through to major trauma such as limb amputation and evisceration. We will teach you how to create bruises, skin diseases, grazes, cuts, scars, bullet holes, embedded objects, puncture wounds, fractures, knife wounds, slits and more! Not for the faint hearted!

 

LIFE CASTING

In this module students learn lifecasting and make a three-dimensional copy of a living human body through the use of molding and casting techniques. Lifecasts are used in movies due to the very fine detail and realism that it provides. Students learn to scuplt and mould there lifecast project over several weeks to present in the final module for their creative piece.

 

BALD CAPS

Learn how to make and apply a bald cap like the experts! Colur for effect and create your own character. 

 

CHARACTER & HAIR

In this module students learn how to age a character, make a character look tired, sick and dirty! Students then learn how to apply lace and crepe hair for effect and apply rotten teeth!


SCRIPT BREAKDOWN/ PRE-PRODUCTION FILM SET
Learn how to analyse a character, determine makeup changes according to the script and understand how to prioritize the makeup department during pre-production. This module provides essential skills for students wanting to work in film and TV.

 
PROSTHETICS & 3D TRANSFERS
Design, make and apply a range of prosthetic pieces and 3D transfers. This module also covers the theory of prosthetics and working procedures, airbushing, health and safety practices, sculpting and the application of pieces with make-up to achieve a final finished creative piece of your choice.


GRAND FINALE SHOWCASE
Students create a character and bring it to life! This final module showcases 1 makeup look as designed by the student to show to a panel of leading industry creatives.

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The Academy For Makeup Artists is a professional makeup school offering a range of comprehensive makeup courses in Sydney for aspiring makeup artists and makeup enthusiasts. The leading makeup school in Sydney, The Academy For Makeup Artists is industry recognised with an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of teaching and support to our students. Our Certificate and Diploma makeup courses give students the skills, technique and industry insight to graduate with confidence and begin their dream career in makeup. Our professionalism and commitment to our students sets us apart, we focus on helping students get work and achieve their goals. We are an NDIS registered provider and certified member of The Makeup Artists Guild Australia.

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