Brushes & tools
Brush Family 12-Piece Set
R399
Special Effects Makeup Foundations
Wounds, bruising, scars, blood and simple prosthetics, safely, for film, theatre and Halloween work.
PA 240 School of Professional Artistry
- Format
- Online, self-paced, with assessed practical work
- Study time
- About 6 weeks
- Access
- To be confirmed
- Award
- Certificate in Special Effects Makeup
In development. This is an outline of a planned programme. Curriculum, fees and dates will be confirmed before enrolment opens. Join the list to hear first.
Overview
An introduction to special effects makeup: how to create realistic injuries and transformations with professional, skin-safe products.
What you will learn
- Work safely with SFX products
- Create bruises, cuts and scars
- Mix and apply realistic blood
- Apply simple prosthetic pieces
Curriculum
5 modules, studied in order.
Safety and products
Skin-safe materials, patch testing and removal.
Bruising and colour
Building bruises through their stages.
Cuts and scars
Wax, silicone and scar effects.
Blood
Types of blood and how to use them.
Prosthetic basics
Applying and blending simple pieces.
Entry requirements
- Details to be confirmed
Recommended kit
For anyone starting the Professional Makeup Artist Diploma or a specialist certificate. The full kit costs about R1,461.49 from PHOERA.
Brushes & tools
Super Soft Makeup Sponge Blender
R34.99
Cheeks & glow
Correct & Contour Palette
R165
Base
Creamy Liquid Concealer
R90
Powder & setting
Loose Setting Powder
R99
Eyes & brows
Ultimate Eyeshadow x16 Palette
R239
Related programmes
Continue your training or combine programmes. Diploma students on the Professional and Deluxe packages receive both specialist certificates.
| Code | Programme | School | Study time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA 301 | Professional Makeup Artist Diploma The complete professional training, from hygiene and skin science to bridal, editorial and running your own makeup business. |
Professional | About 6 months, roughly 120 study hours | From R9,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| PA 210 | Bridal Makeup Specialist Consultations, trials, makeup that lasts from first look to last dance, and how to run a bridal business. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| PA 220 | Editorial, Fashion and Shoot Makeup Makeup for the camera: working to a brief, lighting, HD skin, graphic eyes and building a portfolio. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 Enrolment opening soon |