Film and Television Make-up Artistry Program

Tuition: $13,860.00 / Make-up kits & materials: $3,450.00
Total (including registration fee): $17,410.00

This program combines Beauty 101, Special Make-Up Effects 201 and Special Make-Up Effects 301, to give students a foundation in the essential skills and techniques that are consistent with the criteria required for membership in the major make-up artist unions. This program also provides students with the technical skills required to work as a technician in a special make-up effects lab. Techniques are first demonstrated through live, interactive presentations. Students are then asked to practice under the guidance of the course instructor. This program is reviewed semiannually by our Program Advisory Committee, to ensure that the techniques and materials being covered are representative of the industry. Fields requiring make-up artists with this type of training include, but are not limited to: entertainment, theatrical, retail, bridal, special effects, society, salon/spa, fashion, and special events. Additionally, this program can be taken by individuals in
related fields who are seeking professional enhancement in their chosen area of employment.

This program consists of the following courses:

BEAUTY 101: FUNDAMENTALS OF BEAUTY MAKE-UP
210 clock hours

Mastering the art of beauty make-up is an essential skill for any make-up artist, no matter what medium or industry he or she chooses. This course is designed to emphasize the skills and attention to detail required for beauty make-up application for film, high-definition television, print photography, advertising, and retail cosmetics. Students will learn facial contouring using highlights and shadows, correction and concealing techniques, base matching, eye and lip treatments, airbrush techniques, and the proper use of powder and cheek color. As part of this course, students will be required to complete projects that range from natural make-up to avant-garde looks.

SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS 201: CHARACTER MAKE-UP ARTISTRY
210 clock hours

This course focuses on character development, with an emphasis on the fundamental elements of prosthetic application and special make-up effects. Students will learn the techniques of professional make-up artists and will gain familiarity with traditional make-up, as well as new materials and tools. Students will also learn a variety of special make-up effects skills, including the creation of simulated injuries and age make-ups and the application of effects like bald caps and facial hair. At the end of this course students will design and create a character, which will be captured in a photo shoot.

SPECIAL MAKE-UP 301: LAB TECHNIQUES
210 clock hours

This course is designed to provide instruction in the lab and formulation techniques that are required to create contemporary film and television make-up effects. Students will learn prosthetic application, with a focus on the details of prosthetic appliance development. The course takes students through all the phases of project conceptualization and prosthetic application, including design, sculpture, molding, formulation of foam latex and gelatin, as well as seaming, painting, and applying prosthetic pieces. For class projects, students may create original prosthetics or may develop characters inspired by current film and television effects. As part of the course, students will be required to design and create a fully developed prosthetic character, which will be captured in a photo shoot.

DURATION

This program meets Monday through Friday and consists of 630 clock hours. Day sessions are 18 weeks long, and are between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Maximum class size: 20 students

OFFERINGS IN 2010

February 17 – June 24
May 13 – September 21
August 10 – December 17
November 4 – March 29, 2010