Credit Points: 30
Study Time: 300 Hours

Investigating the enhancement and transformation of character through make-up, and make-up effects and supported by advanced workshops and demonstrations, this unit of study provides the opportunity to apply the principles and further develop skills in hair and make-up design. Situated in one or more dramatic performance contexts and informed by relevant theoretical, critical and historical perspectives, you will continue to study special make-up effects and extend your skills in prosthetic design and application.

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content of this unit.

• Make-up and hair design and skills application 
• Prosthetics: health and safety, mould making and casting techniques, further casualty and disease make-up 
• Character make-up and time effects 
• Continuity hair cutting and styling

Method of Delivery
Demonstrations, workshops, projects, studio practice, independent study

Aims

A1 To extend and develop your knowledge of technical skills and processes in working with prosthetics
A2 To extend and develop your abilities in character make-up and hairstyling for media and performance contexts
A3 To further develop critical thinking, time-management and self-awareness

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate creative application, knowledge and understanding of technical practices and processes as they relate to make-up artistry
LO2 Demonstrate extended conceptual, dextrous and creative investigations through project work
LO3 Demonstrate critical thinking, self-awareness and judgement through effective project solutions

Reference Material

Key
Delamar, P. (2002) The Complete make-up artist: working in film, fashion, television and theatre. 2nd ed. London: Thomson Learning Vocational.
Gorton, N. (2007). Creating character prosthetics in silicone, parts 1-4. DVD. Chesham: Neill Gorton Prosthetics Studio.
Kehoe, V. (1991). Special make-up effects. Oxford: Focal Press.
Morawetz, T. (2001). Making faces, playing God: identity and the art of transformational make up. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press.
Vinther, J. (2003). Special effects make up. London: A&C Black.

Recommended
Corey, I. (1991). Face is a canvas: the design and technique of theatrical make up. Anchorage: Anchorage Press.
Debreceni, T. (2009). Special make-up effects for stage and screen: making and applying prosthetics. Burlington, MA: Elsevier Focal Press.

Website
Millenium FX

DVD resources for this unit will be identified in liaison with your Course Tutor and Subject Librarian.

Additional reference material will vary from year to year and guidelines will be provided by your unit tutor.