This course dives deep into character development with a strong emphasis on prosthetic application and complex special effects. 

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SFX 201 is a highly technical and advanced course, available only at MUD Berlin and our main campus in Los Angeles, reflecting the exclusive level of expertise it demands.

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You must have solid prior make-up training or experience to enroll, as this course builds on foundational skills to push you toward professional mastery.

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Why Choose SFX 201?

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• Taught exclusively at MUD Berlin and L.A., the only schools worldwide offering this level of SFX training

• Intensive curriculum designed for serious artists aiming at careers in film, TV, theatre, and high-end fashion

• Direct mentorship from internationally certified instructors with Hollywood / London industry expertise

• Hands-on creation of realistic characters using advanced prosthetic techniques

 

Course Outline
 

 Week 1: Aging Unit

• Advanced highlight & shadow sculpting

• Wrinkles, age spots, veins – mastering aging effects

• Aging stipple techniques

• Hair graying and “old age” character makeup

 

Weeks 2 & 3: Hair Unit

• Hair application

• Beard and facial hair techniques

• Bald Cap molding and application

• Tattoo simulation

 

Week 4: Injury Unit

• Realistic bruise creation with stippling

• 2D scrapes, scratches with sponge and brush

• Indented and raised keloid scars

• Cuts, lacerations, bullet holes with silicone compounds

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-degree burns

• Ice and snow effects using specialty materials

 

Week 5 & 6: Prosthetic unit

• Silicone prosthetic application

• Pros-aide transfer prosthetics

• Reliable bald cap creation with Pliatex rubber

• Foam latex prosthetics applied efficiently

• Building full-face SFX make-up in under 3 hours

• Airbrush techniques for character finishing

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Final Project

 

• Complete a unique character makeup suitable for your professional portfolio, culminating in a photo shoot