Special FX Make-up (stage 1)

Program Overview

This Special FX Make-up program, designed for aspiring artists aged 12-15, provides a comprehensive introduction to creative make-up techniques. Led by an experienced tutor, students will learn to design and apply make-up, including casualty and special effects, fostering their artistic skills, communication abilities, and confidence in applying make-up to others. The program culminates in a certificate upon completion, providing a foundation for further exploration in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

What you will learn:

• 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

Structure:

• Eight Saturdays in the Autumn term (2024)
• No sessions on 5 October or 2 November due to AUB Open Days
• Classes run from 09.30-12.30

Teaching:

• Delivered in state-of-the-art make-up studios
• Led by experienced tutor Julia Carter with over ten years of experience
• Practical and hands-on learning experience
• Opportunity to work on each other
• Develop communication skills
• Learn about health and safety guidance
• Gain confidence in applying make-up to another person

Other:

• Who is this course for?

No prior experience is required.

• What to bring to class?

Bring drinks and snacks for the break time and duration of the class. Phones, tablets, and other valuables are not encouraged.

• Cost: £239.
All course materials and resources are provided.
• 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
• Certificates: You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have a 100% attendance record.
Contact shortcourses@aub.ac.uk to request a certificate.
• Beyond the course:
• Special FX Make-up – Exploring Alternative Applications (stage 2):
This course for young artists aged 12-15 focuses on make-up special effects for film and TV.
• Creative Futures in Art and Design for Further Education: This course for students aged 14-17 prepares them for future creative arts studies.
• Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media: Study Foundation Art, Design and Media at AUB.