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Places Open For Further Prosthetics Makeup Fx Course

Monday, October 25, 2021

The Iver Makeup Academy, based at the world-famous Pinewood studios in Buckinghamshire, is recruiting prospective students for its fantastic, intensive three-week module which focuses on Further Prosthetics Makeup FX Course.

This module in the Iver curriculum is extremely popular and one that provides a huge amount of value in a short space of time to those interested in a career in the screen industries, with a focus on prosthetics and special effects. The course is brought to students by The Iver Academy’s industry professionals whose careers move between teaching and working on-set as prosthetics makeup artists, so they are right at the cutting edge of the industry.

The prosthetics and special effects side of the film and television industry is constantly changing and developing, and the fact that our tutors are a part of projects that are currently being made means the techniques being taught at the Academy are the most relevant and contemporary skills being used. The course teaches students all the fundamentals of life casting, sculpting, mould-making, and application required to create bespoke prosthetics.

For further insight into the sort of stuff that you’ll be getting up to if you were to enrol in our Further Prosthetics Makeup FX Course, why not check out the video below with our very own Stuart Bray – Tutor at the Iver Academy and prosthetics pro on projects such as Gladiator, Shaun of the Dead, and Game of Thrones.

Our graduates have taken part in some of the most widely-regarded films in terms of prosthetics and special effects, from The Darkest Hour, to Men in Black, to Fantastic Beasts. On top of the unrivalled aftercare we provide our students with once they graduate, with direct links straight into the screen industries, we are also the only Academy of its type to be accredited by ScreenSkills.

Stuart spoke about the course and prosthetics opportunities in the industry, saying: “This three-week intensive course provides an incredible foundation for students in the tools and techniques of prosthetics and special effects. This is one of our most popular courses at The Iver Makeup Academy and gives graduates a great entry into one of the most varied disciplines in the screen industries – places fill up quickly, so if you’re interested in joining us then don’t hesitate to get in touch!”

You must be aged over 18 to enter and you will have to pass an interview. A full payment will be required to secure a place on this course and we have several options to help fund your course, such as interest-free payment plans, bursaries and loans.

For more information on the course, please visit: https://www.iveracademy.co.uk/courses/further-prosthetics/

Meet the Author
Liz Tagg

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A highly talented and award-winning makeup artist, Liz has over 30 years of experience working in the film and television industry. A professionally trained makeup artist and hair designer, Liz’s career highlights include BAFTA and Emmy award nominations, as well as a recurring position as a member of the BAFTA jury.

lizz@iveracademy.co.uk

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