Yuka Watanabe - SFX Makeup Student

Diploma in Special FX & Prosthetic Makeup Artistry*

Level 5

If you are passionate about film making, fashion and media production, this is the course for you! Completion of this intensive training programme will provide you with the skills you need to excel as a freelance makeup artist for catwalk, studio, advertising, film and television. You will have the added advantage of model-making, prosthetics, costume and props skills which will give you a competitive edge in the production workplace.

Course Content

Alternating between the Creature Shop and the Production Design workshop the skills you gain will give you an edge in the SFX workplace.

Creature Shop Module

Designed in consultation with Weta, the Creature Shop is an industrial SFX studio where you will master the skills of SFX makeup from inspiring tutors and produce a range of SFX creations.

Modules include:

Initial SFX tools and techniques
Scar-plating and sculpting
Research, drawing and marquette sculpture
Model-making and prosthetics creation
Creature fabrication
Creation of a life-size mask

Production Design Makeup Module

Beginning in the Production Design workshop you will progress from basic instruction in makeup, costume, props, hair and wig styling for stage, screen and photography to a class project of pre-production planning and experience as backstage crew on a professional production.

Modules include:

Out of kit fantasy and horror makeup
Character and period makeup
Body art and photographic makeup
Makeup for stage and screen
Hairstyling for stage and screen
Costume, wig styling, and props
Working to a director’s concept
Standby makeup for film and television
On-set and theatre protocol.

Qualifications Awarded

Diploma in Production Design and Sculpting - Level 5

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Career Opportunities

On graduation you may seek employment as a special effects makeup artist in film, television, theatre or advertising production industries.

You will also be qualified for contract or freelance employment as a SFX production makeup artist and sculptor for TV, film, stage and screen productions.

2018 Intake Dates

29 January 2018
16 April 2018
9 July 2018

Duration

38 weeks including 6 weeks of holiday.

Location

This course is offered at our Auckland City campus.

Entry Requirements

Entry is open to beginners with an interest in art, fashion or design, or graduates of the Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4).

All applicants are considered however you must be:

16 years or older.
Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written English.

Course Costs

You may qualify to have your 2018 course fees paid up to $12,000 for this programme by the government. Refer to the website www.feesfree.govt.nz to check and see if you are eligible. .to h

Tuition Fee: $8,658

Course Related Costs: $1,000*

*Includes the special effects kit that is required for this course.

If you're eligible for fees free study, you still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want to borrow course-related costs or living costs. You can apply through Studylink. Find out if you're eligible by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit Studylink