This 4-week class teaches the creation and application of multi-piece foam latex prosthetics, blood tubing, lifecasting, teeth and airbrush techniques. All students will have the opportunity to design and build a full face and neck appliance complete with a set of teeth. Students will create multi-piece molds and learn about advanced special effects lab technique, materials and processes. The Special Effects Makeup class is a must for those who want to have a career in creature and special makeup effects.
CLASS TUITION
| CLASS | CLASS COST |
| Special Effects Makeup Tuition Lab Fee | $4,000 $800 |
| Subtotal *CMS Materials (suggested) | $4,800 $610 |
| Total | $5,410 |
CLASS DURATION
| Length | Clock Hours | DETAILS |
| 4 Weeks | 140 Clock Hours | Mon – Fri 9am–4pm |
Topics Include: Correction & sculpting, designing an appliance, dental appliances, finishing techniques, bloodwork, bladders & bidding.
There are no prerequisites.
Materials are required for class. Students are welcome to purchase pre-packaged makeup kits from Cinema Makeup School or may choose to put together a makeup kit on their own. Click through the makeup kits below to see required materials.
While taking the prosthetic’s course you will need the materials from either of the following makeup kits below. Depending on whether you have received another prior overlapping kit you may only need supplemental materials.
Special Effects Kit / Supplemental Special Effects Kit+
+ required without purchase of character kit
| Kemper Loop Tool #D9 Kemper Tool #B3 Kemper Double Ball Stylus Large Kemper Double Ball Stylus Medium Kemper Tool #21 Kemper Fettling Knife #97 Kens Tool ST4 X-Heavy Guitar Tool Kens Tool #ST6 Rake | Yellow Sponge Small Dental Spatula Large Dental Spatula Wax Spatula Flat Kidney Tool Tooth Kidney Tool Wire Clay Cutter Dust Mask | CMS Prosthetic Book Safety Glasses CMS SFX Book PTM Material Blue Bucket 5 quart |
For students who choose to take Prosthetic and/or Special Effects Makeup without purchasing a Character Makeup kit, the following supplemental materials are required.
| Black Sponge (2) Orange Sponge (2) Metal Cups Synthetic Brush Set Large Tweezer Iris Curved Scissors Makeup Sponges (2) | Sopropyl Myristate 6oz (2) KY Jelly ProsAide 6 oz (2) PPI Telesis 8 Adhesive PPI Telesis 8 Thinner Rubber Grease Paint Palette (2) 99% Alcohol 8ox (2) | Vinyl Bald Cap Powder Puffs (4) Translucent Powder PPI Skin Illustrator Palettes (2) |
ADMISSIONS
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