Special Effects (FX) Makeup

The Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup provides students with the skills and hands-on experience required for entry-level employment in the special effects makeup industry. Emphasis is placed on the design, development, and application process for character and creature prosthetics for stage, film, and television. Students develop a portfolio of work to industry standards. The goal of the Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup is to provide skills and hands-on experience required to produce a portfolio of work for employment in the FX industry. Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup will be able to: • Research and design creatures and characters for stage, film, and television; • Construct a variety of prosthetics, including facial features, wounds, and injuries; and • Apply prosthetics, out-of-the-kit wounds, and makeup/painting.

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The Theatre program at San Diego City College provides a breadth of course work designed to meet the needs of the serious theatre student, as well as those who wish to include theatre as part of their liberal arts education. The theatre major at San Diego City College is one of six programs in the Visual and Performing Arts Division. Students entering into the program have the ability to pursue Associate of Arts degrees offered in Theatre and Musical Theatre; a Certificate of Achievement in Technical Theatre; and, Certificates of Performance offered in Special Effects (FX) Makeup, and Theatrical Glamour for Media and Performance. Courses are offered in acting, voice, movement, stagecraft, scene painting, costuming, playwriting, and makeup. Also offered are classes that explore theatre in a traditional academic setting. Hands-on practical experience is stressed through a wide-ranging production program, and students have the opportunity to work in all phases of production and performance. Students enjoy a unique combination of state-of-the-art facilities including two fully-equipped theatres, professional faculty and staff, and an active, respected production program which serves the campus and the community. The Theatre program at San Diego City College strongly advocates for the inclusion of a Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup. As part of our mission, we seek to prepare students for employment in special effects makeup and theatre arts field. The Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup is designed to provide students with the needed skills and hands-on required for entry-level employment in special effects makeup industry. The program emphasis is placed on the design, development, and application process for character and creature prosthetics for stage, film, and television. The program culminates in a professional portfolio that could be used to obtain employment. The Certificate of Achievement is often used by students who already have Associate or Bachelor’s Degrees who want to change careers or enhance their skills. The Certificate of Achievement in Special Effects (FX) Makeup is ideal for students interested in transfer courses in preparation for university theatre majors as well as skills in dramatic arts.

Courses Required for the Major: DRAM 124 Makeup for the Stage, 3.0 Units (Fall 1) Select 13 Units from the Following: DRAM 144A Beginning Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Film, 3.0 units (Spring 1) DRAM 144B Intermediate Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Film, 3.0 units (Fall 2) DRAM 145A Introduction to Theatrical Glamour: Promotional Events , 3.0 units (Fall 2) DRAM 145B Advanced Theatrical Glamour: Performance, 3.0 units (Spring 2) DRAM 146A Beginning Special Effects Makeup Practicum: Character, 3.0 units (Spring 1) DRAM 146B Intermediate FX Makeup Practicum: Creature, 3.0 units (Fall 2) DRAM 146C Introduction to Theatrical Glamour Practicum: Promotional Events, 3.0 units (Spring 2) DRAM 270 Theatre Arts Internship / Work Experience, 1.0-4.0 units (Spring 2) Total Units: 16