Special FX Makeup Diploma Topics

MODULE 1
  • SFX Makeup Kit
    • types of SFX makeup and how to use safely
    • proper and safe removal of character makeup 
  • Dirt, Smoke, & Dust Effects
  • Blood
    • Types & best usage per scene scenario
  • Various Illness Depictions 
  • Tears & Crying Effects
  • Trauma Effects
  • Bruises
    • old and new bruises
    • black eyes
  • Broken Noses
  • Reference Files
    • real life reference material to use when recreating 
MODULE 2
  • Latex, Silicone, & Gelatin Effects
  • Frost Bite
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th degree 
    • frost and ice effects
  • Blisters, Boils, Warts 
  • Burns
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree 
  • Wound Effects
  • Scabs, Cuts, Scars, Lacerations
MODULE 3
  • Split Lips & Knuckles
  • Scrapes
  • Bullet Holes
  • Severed Finger
  • Distressed Makeup
  • Tattoo Review & Cover
    • review tattoo applications from Advanced Makeup Diploma curriculum 
    • learn how to realistically cover tattoos
MODULE 4
  • Teeth Detailing
    • nicotine, rot, and other effects
  • Corpsing
    • stages of decomposition
  • Zombies
    • using various mediums and effects to create animated zombies
  • Aging for Film & Television 
    • using alcohol paints and latex for textural film aging
MODULE 5
  • Beard Stipple
  • Ventilated Hair Pieces
    • preparation, application, removal of ventilated moustaches and sideburns
  • Crepe Beards & Beard Laying
    • preparing, applying, trimming & styling beards, moustaches, sideburns
  • Men's Grooming
    • review male grooming from the Makeup Diploma curriculum 
    • shaving & beard maintenance 
MODULE 6
  • Prosthetics
    • various types of silicone, gelatin, and latex prosthetics
    • how to prepare and apply
    • how to blend edges & paint the prosthetic
    • use of bondo 
  • Bald Caps
    • types of bald caps
    • preparation & application
    • realistic painting of bald caps
    • pax paint
    • safe removal
MODULE 7
  • Script Breakdowns & Character Design
    • analyze a script to create a character chart and makeup breakdown
  • Makeup Design Chart & Continuity
    • how to organize and maintain continuity for consistency in filming
  • Set Jargon & Terminology
    • most used terms to be familiar with
  • Film & TV Unions
    • Expectations & entry requirements for:
      • IATSE 212 & Sister Status at other IATSE Unions
      • NABET
      • ACFC
  • Production Prep
    • Estimating budgets
    • Planning with time limitations
MODULE 8
  • Final Exams
    • Professional Photoshoot
      • shoot with working photographers 
      • troubleshoot first job nerves with guidance from your instructor
      • one final edited image for your portfolio
    • 2 Practical Exams
    • 1 Theory Exam 
    • Final Project