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Overview
About the course
In The Complete Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV Short Course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will focus on creating believable makeup designs through attention to detail, and you will come out of the course with the ability to convey a different age, health and personality through your use of special effects.
The second week focuses on more specialised skills of makeup effects. We will discuss how to identify and create realistic and believable trauma makeup for film, including cuts and bruises, black eyes and burns, as well as how to maintain special effects make-up on set for the duration of filming.
Our makeup courses take place in our makeup studios housed within our Lime Grove site in West London.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Principles of corrective theory
- Highlight and shade - contouring effects
- Period make-up look
- Textural aging effects to create lines and wrinkles
- Feature distortion with greasepaint
- An overview of the human skull/using the principles of light and shade to create 3D illusory effects
- Bald cap application
- An overview of the human facial muscle structure
- Wax prosthetics - building the nose / working with wax products / product analysis and use
- Blocking the eyebrows
- Cuts / lacerations / grazing / scarring / skin disorders / creating direct applied effects using a variety of materials
- Black eyes and bruising effects
- Techniques for creating bruising and swelling
- Burn effects / use of direct applied materials to create instant effects
- Health and safety practice crucial for the use of hazardous industry-specific products and materials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 70 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film Studies View 240 other Short Courses in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Please bring the following items with you to each class:
- A tailcomb, comb and hairbrush
- Some flat clips
- 157 tool from Tiranti
- Disposable mascara wands
- Sectioning clips
- Bdellium SFX brushes / art brushes and beauty brushes / a chip brush or a toothbrush for flicking on colour
- Powder puff
- Notepad and pen
- Hairband
- Laptop/ iPad/ tablet
Please note:
- Students are advised to remove any permanent eyelash extensions before the course starts, to ensure they are able to complete full makeup looks.
Tuition Fee
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International
2200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2200 GBP for the full programme during 70 days. -
National
2200 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2200 GBP for the full programme during 70 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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