This track focuses on designing makeups through different mediums. This process is key in an SFX shop – all makeup & creature concepts must go through these three phases before the makeup is ultimately approved by production.
This class teaches students how to utilize digital media to create makeup and character designs. In this unique class, students utilize computers, design software and digital pen tablets to develop their character and creature design skills. This class teaches essential skills for any student looking to work in the film and television industry, especially in the field of character development and creation.
This class teaches students how to create and sculpt clay maquette to be used in character design for the toy, videogame, film and television industries. During this advanced course, each student creates and sculpts their own character, learning directly from Hollywood’s creature creation masters.
In this 40-hour class, students learn to use state-of-the-art 3D modeling software to create realistic digital models that can be used as concept art or in finished projects. These advanced skills are useful in many design-related fields, from motion pictures, to videogames, to toy and product design.
| CLASS | CLASS COST |
| Digital FX Makeup | $950 |
| Creature Maquette Sculpture | $875 |
| ZBrush | $950 |
| Tuition Lab Fee Subtotal *CMS Materials (suggested) | $2,775 $225 $3,000 $85 |
| Total | $3,085 |
| Length | Clock Hours | DETAILS |
| 3 Weeks | 120 Clock Hours | Mon – Fri 9am–5pm |
Students enrolled in the Creature Concept Design Program will complete courses in Digital FX Makeup, Creature Maquette and Zbrush Digital Design.
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* * -Total durations are estimates of class days and do not reflect academic breaks or additional days for honors programs.