Special FX Make-up (stage 1)

This course has been developed for aspiring make-up artists aged 12-15.

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email academy@aub.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1202 363222.

£259

• All course materials and resources
• Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!

• Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy.
• Drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class; please ensure snacks don't contain nuts.
• It's strongly advised that mobile phones, tablets and other valuables aren't brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB won't be liable for any loss or damage.

• An introduction to creative make-up.
• Designing and applying creative make-up, using wigs and a variety of special effects.
• Casualty make-up to include black eyes, slit lips, bruises and blisters.
• Special effect and prosthetic make-up to include severed fingers, burns, and applying a prosthetic nose.
• Creative make-up to include monster creation.

At the end of the course your young artist will:

• Possess improved artistic skills and make-up application techniques.
• Understand how to apply make-up following health and safety guidance.
• Be able to use and apply a range of make-up materials.
• Understand how to transfer design ideas to practical application.
• Be able to apply make-up to model with confidence.
• Possess improved communication skills.
• Understand the importance of preparing materials to apply designs.
• Be able to source appropriate materials.
• Have increased confidence in their own skills.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends.
• Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
• You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm name of your young artist and the title of course they've completed.