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Special FX Makeup Courses

 

Our special FX courses cater to hobbyists, students wanting formal training in special FX makeup and makeup artists wanting to extend their skill set. Delivered by leading industry special FX teachers with extensive experience in special FX makeup for film and TV our educators will provide you with the skills, techniques and industry insight to start your career in special FX makeup artistry. Limited only by your imagination watch as you bring your creation to life!

10 Week Special FX For Screen

 

So you want to be a special FX makeup artist? Learn professional SFX makeup application, create characters and work on set!

 

Duration: 10 weeks Tuesdays and Wednesdays

TIme: 9:30am-4:30pm

Cost: $6890 

Class Size: Maximum 8 students

Complimentary SFX starter kit included.

 

This course has been especially designed for students wanting a career as a special FX makeup artist in TV and Film. Over 10 weeks students will learn a range of professional application techniques, make and apply bald caps, apply prosthetics, sculpt, design and create a character and work on an actual film set. Special units of study including script breakdown and continuity of makeup is taught as well as how to build your career as a special FX makeup artist. The final unit of study invloves an all day character creation in front of a panel of leading industry creatives!

At the end of this course students receive a Certificate of Advanced Special FX Makeup for Film & TV.

 

For course dates and description click here.

 

 

 

 

 

1 Day Intro To Special FX

 

Not for the faint hearted!

 

Duration: 6hrs Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Cost: $465

Class size: Maximum 12 students

 

The 1 day intro to SFX workshop is suitable for students without any previous experience in SFX. At the end of the course students will know how to use materials and apply them to create burns, cuts, bruises, black eyes, tears, scars, blood, sweat and a broken nose!

This workshop covers equipment use and includes a practical session.

Students that complete this workshop will be eligible for the 4  day advanced SFX course that follows on directly from this 1 day workshop. Discounts apply if you book all 5 days upfront.

 

For course dates and description click here.

 

 

 

4 Day Special FX Intensive

 

Learn professional Special FX makeup application for TV and Film.

 

Duration: 4 Sundays  10:30am - 4:30pm 

Cost: $1100

Class size: Maximum 10 students

 

 

This course is suitable for students and makeup artists that have some basic knowledge of Special FX makeup. The 4 day  course is perfect for students wanting to pursue a freelance career in TV, film and stage makeup. On the last day of the course students receive a certificate including a transcript of the subjects studied and will be eligible for work experience in the area of Special FX.

This course is also an elective as part of the Foundation In Makeup course and includes theory, demonstrations and practice. All products and materials supplied.

 

For course dates and description click here.

 

 

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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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