Summary
The course program is delivered by industry specialists who work closely with individuals who wish to train as a Media and Special Effects Make up Artist/Technician to provide, co-ordinate, manage and supervise services for the Photographic, Film, Fashion, Television, Theatre and Entertainment Industry.
A large component of the curriculum concentrates on the participant's ability to design, create, communicate and work with fellow artists incorporating special effects, head moulding, sculpting and the application of prosthetic pieces for character design whilst maintaining continuity.
During the course program the participants are encouraged to work with industry specialists on feature films, media events and photographic shoots.
The individual will develop a digital and hard copy industry portfolio from a series of in house and external professional photo shoots including fashion, runway, body art and prosthetic character design.
Course Intake
This course is conducted full time over a period of 71 weeks.
| Month | Days | Times | Commences |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mon to Thurs | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 09/01/12 |
| March | Mon to Thurs | 1.00pm - 5.00pm | 13/03/12 |
| June | Mon to Thurs | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 04/06/12 |
The maximum number of students per course is 20. Positions cannot be held unless the required deposit is paid.
During the course programme you are required to be available for work experience which may include weekend and/or evening work.
*Course completion dates may vary due to holiday breaks.
Topics
- Sketching & facial map design
- Cosmetic chemistry
- Anatomy & physiology
- Colour physics & composition
- Industry Communications & consultation
- Photographic lighting & techniques
- Makeup application for day / evening
- Remedial Camouflage
- Digital photographic makeup application
- Wedding industry marketing / advertising
- Airbrush Makeup application & techniques
- Photoshop Design
- Hairstyling for Fashion, Wedding & Runway
- Fashion Styling
- High Definition film & television Makeup
- Special effects
- Hair knotting
- Film script breakdown
- Ageing techniques
- Drag queen makeup
- Face painting & Body Art
- Period Hair & Makeup Design
- Sculpting
- Full Head moulding & casting
- Prosthetic silicone & latex application
- Teeth casting
- Design conception & implementation
- Business Management
- Prop building
- Media injury simulation
- Marquette moulding & casting
- 3D transfer
Units of Competency
| Core Units | |
| CUVCOR04A | Originate Concept for Own Work and Conduct Critical Discourse |
| CUEOHS01B | Implement Workplace Health, Safety and Security Procedures |
| CUVCOR09A | Select and Apply Drawing Techniques and Media to Represent and Communicate the Concept |
| CUESMT12A | Analyse Performance Outline/Script |
| CUEIND01D | Source and Apply Entertainment Industry Knowledge |
| CUEIND02A | Research and Evaluate Theatrical References to Inform Industry Practice |
| CUVDES05A | Interpret and Respond to a Brief |
| CUEDES04A | Establish and Refine a Brief |
| CUEDES05A | Manage Design Realisation |
| CUSGEN03B | Collaborate with Colleagues in Planning and Producing a Project |
| CUSGEN05B | Make Presentations |
| CUETEM08A | Realise productions |
| CUEFIN01B | Develop a Budget |
| CUEFIN02B | Mange a Budget |
| Elective Units | |
| CUFMUP502A | Design and Apply Special Make-up Effects |
| CUFMUP503A | Create Prosthetics for Special Make-up Effects |
| CUFSFX401A | Create Special Effects Item |
| CUFSFX402A | Coordinate the Logistics of Special Effects Operations |
| CUVVSP51B | Produce Sculpture |
| CUEPRP02B | Research, Obtain and Prepare Props |
| CUESET17B | Develop Props Construction Plans to Meet Design Requirements |
| CUEPRP03B | Apply a General Knowledge of Props Construction |
| CUEPRP04B | Use Casting and Moulding Techniques to Make Props |
| CUECOS02C | Apply Art Finishing |
