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This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create stunning makeup effects for film, television, and live events. You'll learn how to apply prosthetics, create realistic wounds and injuries, and use different makeup techniques to achieve the desired look. With a focus on both practical and theoretical aspects of special effects makeup, you'll gain a deep understanding of the industry and be prepared for a career in this exciting field.
Students will have access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including a dedicated makeup studio and a range of prosthetic materials. Guest lectures from industry professionals will provide valuable insights into the latest trends and techniques in special effects makeup. Graduates of this course can expect to pursue careers as makeup artists, prosthetics artists, or special effects technicians in film, television, and live events.
De Montfort University is a leading institution for creative arts and design, with a strong reputation for producing talented professionals. The university's location in the vibrant city of Leicester provides access to a diverse range of cultural influences and opportunities for networking. The course team has extensive industry experience and a passion for teaching, ensuring that students receive the best possible training.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Year one modules include the human body, which explores the visual effects of ageing, death and decay. Visual communication includes life drawing, ceramic/sculpting and basic photography. Postiche to include wig making and hair additions. Fashion/editorial hair and makeup techniques cover a variety of genres and periods of history. Specialist make-up includes body painting, bald caps, casualty techniques, theatre and television make up. Historical and contextual understanding looks at the psychology of display.
Year two modules include advanced prosthetics which develops mould making techniques, including fibreglass, polyurethane, silicone and foam latex materials. Digital media for makeup industries which includes blogging and online portfolio, historical and cultural hairstyling for film and fashion, contemporary contexts and visual media to explore character development within a theoretical context. Freelance practitioner which investigates employability and freelance business skills. Negotiated study for students to focus on a chosen specialist area which is showcased at the end of the year event.
Additional resource costs for individual projects will be charged at cost.
You are expected to hold GCSE English and maths at 4(C) or equivalent.
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