Special Effects Make Up Design and Prosthetics
About this course
This course is validated by the University of Hull.
**Get prepared for the TV and film industries as a Prosthetics and Special Effects Make-up artist. Develop the fascinating skills of life casting and mould making, and learn how to transform your designs and ideas to a complete character.**
**Student focus is on the design, manufacture and application of prosthetic make-up for stage and screen. Learners are exposed to industry-standard techniques, linking both artistic expressions with key workshop manufacturing fundamentals. Each level of study will engage and challenge the student to expand upon their skillset, using a variety of materials within specific professional contexts.**
By exploring a wide range of materials and practices, students will have the chance to explore every aspect of the special make-up effects artist’s role within the industry. Designs and ideas will materialize through experimentation, and a comprehensive portfolio will emerge - allowing graduates to effectively promote themselves as both creative and highly competent technicians.
Our students come from a range of creative backgrounds with disciplines in art & design, media makeup and model making. The learning environment is inclusive and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and age range. The transferable skills that we instill in our students require nothing more than dedication and a desire to learn the craft of these "behind the scenes" practices.
This course is primarily designed for face-to-face learning, with attendance during lessons for the specified hours within the validation document. However, there may be periods of study where the government advises TEC Partnership that it is not safe to open campuses, or there is limited access due to social distancing measures. If the campus is closed, TEC Partnership will deliver your sessions online and offer you the necessary support and resources remotely. If there is limited access due to social distancing measures a blended model will be adopted, with some lessons taking place in small groups and others using online sessions and support.
Modules
Level 4 – Year 1
Casualty Simulation
Mask Making Techniques
Media, Arts and Society
Life Casting and Moulding
Character Transformation
Anatomy and Lifelike Sculpture
Level 5 – Year 2
Prosthetic Techniques 1
Prosthetic Techniques 2
Creative Practitioner
Critical Approaches
Creature Design and Sculpture
Researching the Arts
Level 6 – Year 3
Dissertation
Preliminary Practical Project
Professional Identity and Employability
Final Major Project
Assessment methods
Written assignments, practical projects, dissertation and final major project.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
University Centre Grimsby
HE Creative and Digital - GIFHE
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