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SFX Makeup Course

What will I learn?

Uncover the ins and outs of special effects makeup through our well-detailed course made for makeup artists. Get to grips with the basics of creating characters, understand how colour works, and different character types. Learn top-notch ways to create real-looking textures, put on fake body parts (prosthetics), and blend makeup like a pro. Find out about the best materials, glues, and products to make amazing effects. Make your skills even better by looking back at what you've done and building imaginary worlds. Take good photos of your work and keep records of what you do. Sign up now to take your special effects makeup skills to the next level!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Get a good handle on colour theory for making exciting character designs.

Learn to create textures that look real using advanced methods.

Apply fake body parts (prosthetics) smoothly for amazing effects.

Pick and use special effects makeup products wisely.

Take and edit photos to show off your special effects makeup work.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.