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Special Effects (FX) Makeup Specialist Course

What will I learn?

Learn the ins and outs of special effects makeup with our in-depth FX Makeup Specialist Course. Designed for cosmetics pros, this course covers the main materials, tools, and safety precautions you need to know. You'll learn how to make injuries look real, put on fake blood like a pro, and use latex to create amazing textures. Level up your skills with techniques for seeing how effects look under different lights and making them look just right. You'll also get to grips with design principles, planning your makeup designs, and recording your work with top-notch photography and reporting methods.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Get safety and skin prep down pat for special effects makeup that looks awesome.

Use the right tools like a boss for getting your application and details spot on.

Make injuries look real with depth, colour, and texture that'll fool anyone.

Use latex and fake blood techniques to create effects that look like the real deal.

Record and show off your work with professional photography skills that'll impress.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

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