Special FX Makeup

• An introduction to the world of creative makeup and health and safety 
• Designing and applying creative makeup, using wigs and a variety of special effects 
• Creative makeup, including monster creation
• Casualty makeup, to include black eyes, split lips, bruises and blisters 
• Special effect and prosthetic makeup, to include severed fingers, burns, and applying a prosthetic nose
• Fake blood and skin workshops 
• Simulated skin conditions, scars, acne, and scratches 
• Techniques for applying skin paint, including contouring and shading 
• Making and applying prosthetic scars 
• Applying special effects techniques and props to create aged appearance 
• Design, make and apply realistic (but false) tattoos  
• Sci-fi makeup design and application 

• Week 1: Induction to the course and health and safety. Black eye, bruising, split lip
• Week 2: Putty work: injuries with stitches, severed finger
• Week 3: Gelatine burns, blisters
• Week 4: Monster makeup, using latex
• Week 5: Wig week with complementary makeup
• Week 6: Animation transformation using prosthetics
• Week 7: Editorial makeup
• Week 8: Final transformation. Open choice using accumulated skills.

• Week 1: Introduction to the course and health and safety. Acne and other skin conditions. Scars, boils, skin grazing
• Week 2: Ageing theatre makeup, including ageing using latex and finalising look with a grey wig
• Week 3: Tattoo application and painting
• Week 4: Applying gelatine prosthetic flat pieces, e.g. example cuts, bites, casualty injuries
• Week 5: Fantasy animal makeup using stencils
• Week 6: Sci-fi or zombies using prosthetic pieces
• Week 7: Contouring skulls and Day of the Dead Sugar Skull makeup
• Week 8: Final transformation. Open choice using accumulated skills

At the end of the course, your young artist will:

• Have a broad understanding of how to apply makeup to a live model.
• Understand how to transfer a creative design into a makeup application.
• Recognise the importance of health and safety procedures and follow them correctly.
• Improve their communication skills while working with models and other students.
• Gain confidence when interacting and collaborating with their peers.
• Understand the importance of preparing designs before applying makeup.
• Know how to prepare the correct materials and tools needed for each design.
• Learn how to source appropriate makeup materials and products.
• Develop the confidence and ability to use and apply makeup materials appropriately.
• Build creative design skills through practical makeup work.
• Apply makeup while understanding and maintaining good health and safety practices.
• Develop time management skills while completing makeup applications.
• Gain experience working both as a makeup artist and as a model.

Students can request a certificate of attendance if 100% attendance has been achieved by the end of the course. To request a certificate, please email academy@aub.ac.uk with student name and course completed.

This course has been developed for young makeup 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.

£269

• 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 your young artists should wear clothes that you don't mind 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.