Special Effects (SFX) Makeup Masterclass

Your Starting Line in Beauty Artistry

If you are ready to turn your passion for beauty into an actual profession, this is your starting line. You will move past simple tutorials and get hands-on experience with real industry standards, from setting up a professional station to nailing essential day-and-night looks.

Course fee

PHP 40,000

  • Certificate Included

Course Details

  • Enrollment Inclusions:
  • The academy provides all training materials.
  • A certificate is awarded after completion of the course.
  • Enjoy a 10% exclusive discount on on your succeeding courses.
  • What You'll Receive:
  • Professional hands-on training & materials.
  • Certificate of completion.
  • Portfolio images.
  • Industry techniques used in film, TV, and events
  • OJT at film-making, TV production, stage and theatre performances
  • A free Makeup Academy Manila welcome gift will be given to students.

Ready to Start?

Transform your passion into expertise. Join Makeup Academy Manila today and elevate your personal artistry skills under expert guidance.

Special Effects Makeup Artistry Course

Course Outline

I

Composition and Design Making
  • Principles of Character Design and Storytelling
  • Color Theory for Realistic and Fantasy Looks
  • Creating Technical Drawings and Face Charts
  • Translating Concepts into Makeup Applications

II

Bruises and Their Stages
  • Understanding the Anatomy of Bruising
  • Color Progression from Fresh to Healing Bruises
  • Layering Techniques for Realistic Bruise Simulation
  • Tools and Products for Bruise Creation

III

Burn Simulation and Its Stages
  • First, Second, and Third-Degree Burn Characteristics
  • Color Theory for Fresh, Healing, and Scarred Burns
  • Texture Building with Gelatine, Silicone, and Latex
  • Staging Burns for Film, Theatre, and Photography

IV

Mustache and Beard Making
  • Hair Laying Techniques for Facial Hair
  • Selecting and Preparing Human and Synthetic Hair
  • Application of Adhesives and Lace Bases
  • Blending and Styling for Seamless Integration

V

Moles and Freckles (in alcohol)
  • Creating Realistic Skin Markers with Alcohol Paints
  • Techniques for Applying Freckles and Beauty Marks
  • Color Matching and Blending for Natural Results
  • Stenciling and Freehand Application Methods

VI

Blisters (wet and dry)
  • Understanding Blister Formation and Types
  • Creating Wet Blisters with Liquid and Gel Products
  • Simulating Dry and Healing Blister Textures
  • Application and Removal Techniques for Safety

VII

Wax and Scar Works
  • Working with Scar Wax and Rigid Collodion
  • Sculpting Raised and Indented Scar Textures
  • Coloring and Blending Scars into Skin Tones
  • Creating Keloid, Hypertrophic, and Atrophic Scars

VIII

Casualty Wounds (cuts, scratches, and scabs)
  • Simulating Fresh Cuts and Lacerations
  • Creating Realistic Scratches and Abrasions
  • Building Scab Textures with Dried Blood Products
  • Staging Wounds for Different Genres and Settings

IX

Blood Works and Staging
  • Types of Stage Blood and Their Applications
  • Creating Blood Splatter, Drips, and Pooling Effects
  • Drying and Fresh Blood Color Variations
  • Safe Application and Cleanup Protocols

X

Teeth and Eye Effects Makeup
  • Creating Custom Dental Appliances and Tooth Black
  • Simulating Missing, Broken, and Decayed Teeth
  • Scleral Contact Lenses and Eye Enhancement
  • Safety Protocols for Eye and Oral Applications

XI

Old Age (HD and Stage)
  • Aging Techniques for High-Definition Camera Work
  • Creating Wrinkles, Sagging, and Age Spots
  • Stage vs. Film Aging: Scale and Detail Differences
  • Stippling, Stretch and Stipple, and Shadow Techniques

XII

List of Supplies and Brands for SFX Makeup Tools and Equipment
  • Top Professional SFX Supply Companies and Brands
  • Comparing Quality, Pricing, and Availability
  • Essential Starter Kit vs. Professional Setup
  • Online vs. Local Supplier Recommendations

XIII

The Industry Review (SFX and PTX)
  • Current Trends in Special Effects Makeup Industry
  • Understanding PTX (Prosthetics Transfer) Workflows
  • Industry Standards, Unions, and Best Practices
  • Networking and Building Industry Relationships

XIV

Exam and Assessment + Work Pictorials
  • Practical Evaluation of SFX Application Skills
  • Written Examination on Theory, Safety, and Techniques
  • Portfolio Photography and Documentation Standards
  • Certification Requirements and Course Completion