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Introduction To Special Effects Make-Up

H95.0014       3 Credits
Instructor(s): R. Benevides

H95.0014.001 (Call # 71390)  
Monday, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.                 

H95.0014.002 (Call # 71391)
Wednesday, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This is an introductory level hands-on workshop designed for students wishing to develop their artistry, experienced make-up artists seeking advanced techniques, non-make-up artists just starting out, and anyone who has always wondered “how’d they do that?” This course explores the art of special effects make-up. Topics include history of make-up in cinema; anatomical reference; visualizing an effect; lighting for make-up; safety using materials; sculpting, molding and applying prosthetics; creating silicone molds; the role and responsibility of the make-up artist; graphic violence simulation; skin safe molding procedures; “out-of-kit” make-up effects including bruises, black eyes, blood, scabs, scars, wounds, burns, and decayed flesh; applying, blending, and coloring a bald cap; and applying, blending and coloring a foam latex prosthetic. Make-up effects in live action film, stop motion animation, the digital realm, theatre, and photography is also discussed. Students receive a make-up kit specially designed with all materials necessary to complete in-class projects. No artistic background required.

This course has a nonrefundable lab fee of $642.