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Media Make-Up and Character Design University of Bedfordshire

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FDA On-Campus Full-time 2 years October find out find out

Course overview

Prepare for a career as a make-up artist in television, film, theatre, prosthetics, advertising and fashion, or progression to the BA (Hons) Media Performance for Film, TV and Theatre, with experience of a broad range of techniques, craft skills and in-depth analysis valuable to future employers.

Research and realise characters through hair and wig setting, postiche, costume, prop design, prosthetics and designing effects make-up.

To create convincing and realistic special effects, learn anatomy and physiology and practice drawing from life to identify the body’s reaction, and the visual impact.


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