Introduction to Special Makeup Effects

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GFA 2050: Introduction to Special Makeup Effects is designed to provide students with entry-level skills and industry-standard based knowledge in practical Special Effects (SFX) Make Up for major film and television production. Students will participate in goal-oriented hands-on class projects including fabrication, material safety, use casting materials, professional make-up, sculpting, airbrushing, and design. An emphasis will be placed on set etiquette including, but not limited to, attitude, professionalism and technique on and off set. Students will also attend open lab sessions to participate in repetitious practice in order to refine their special FX make-up creation skills.