BDes (Hons) Special Make up Effects for Film and Television in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester

From comic book heroes to futuristic worlds, and chilling tales to historical dramas, television and film productions often rely on special effects makeup to bring their stories to life. Performers undergo remarkable metamorphoses into extraterrestrials, the undead, swashbucklers, and creatures of the night, while more nuanced makeup techniques authentically depict wounds, blemishes, body art, or aging. These visual illusions are crafted by passionate, expert makeup artists, and our BDes (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and TV program equips you with the skills to pursue this transformative career.

Our curriculum delivers hands-on training in special effects makeup. You'll delve into prosthetics and physical alterations, mastering techniques like life casting, sculpting with clay, fabricating silicone masks, applying prosthetic pieces, and perfecting hair and coloring methods. We foster experimentation with various materials, tools, and approaches, showing how traditional makeup effects can merge with digital 3D technology to achieve breathtaking on-screen results.

This imaginative field also requires versatile abilities – effective communication, managing projects and deadlines, collaborating with teams, and entrepreneurial thinking are all crucial for thriving in this predominantly freelance occupation. Our program helps cultivate these professional qualities while nurturing the creativity, originality, and inquisitiveness needed to innovate within the realm of special effects makeup.