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Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV University of the Arts London (UAL)

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Tuition fee
2200 GBP / full
2200 GBP / full
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Duration
1 months
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV course from University of the Arts London (UAL) will introduce you to many aspects of film and TV makeup designs ranging from natural beauty and HD ready techniques through to period make-up, face painting, ageing make-up and special effects such as cuts, scars and skin disorders.

Overview

We will focus on creating believable makeup designs through attention to detail, and you will come out of the Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV course from University of the Arts London (UAL), with the ability to convey a different age, health and personality through your use of special effects.

Key facts

  • 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.

Booking:

  • Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

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    

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please bring the following items with you to each class:

  • A Tailcomb
  • 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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    2200 GBP / full
    2200 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    2200 GBP / full
    2200 GBP / full

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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