SFX Makeup & Character Design Course
Master SFX makeup and character design for film-ready creatures and wounds. Gain skills in professional prosthetics, realistic gore, camera-safe materials and on-set workflows to create believable characters that perform well in close-up, high-definition shots. This hands-on course covers everything from sculpting and moulding to application and safety protocols for production.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Master practical SFX makeup and character design in this focused, hands-on course. Progress from materials and safety basics to sculpting, moulding and applying realistic prosthetics and wounds. Learn planning, budgeting, continuity and on-set workflows, then create a final cinematic creature look optimised for camera, lighting and performance while ensuring actor safety and comfort throughout production.
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Develop skills
- Cinematic prosthetic design: sculpt, mould and apply thin-edge facial pieces quickly.
- Realistic wound FX: build, colour and light fresh injuries for close-up shots.
- Creature look development: layer textures, lenses, hair and horns for hero frames.
- On-set SFX workflow: plan budgets, continuity and quick-change prosthetic options.
- Safety-first SFX practice: use pro materials, PPE and actor care protocols correctly.
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