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Course code: 900-82874

Statement of Attainment in SFX Makeup for Film & Theatre

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Overview About this course

Studying special effects in makeup opens up a world of creativity and excitement. Become a 3D storyteller using your skills to create characters, simulate injuries and design the perfect zombie. Get ready to entertain in ways you’ve never done before.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Use makeup to simulate body injuries and disease

  • Create character prosthetics

  • Apply knowledge of products available to create effects

  • Learn to work with a small budget

  • Meet production requirements on time

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in SFX makeup artistry in film and theatre

  • Credit toward a full qualification

  • Specialist skills that will take your career to new and interesting heights

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • The ability to rise early and be on set as required

  • Confidence working with a range of personalities

  • The ability to apply yourself creatively to a range of SFX makeup projects

  • Confidence working with senior industry personnel

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: assistant makeup artist or assistant SFX makeup artist with the Certificate III in Make-up, small business owner with the Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services) and makeup artist in community theatre and independent film industry with the Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services).

Study pathways

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Previous study 1 Course

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The Statement of Attainment in SFX Makeup for Film & Theatre does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Generate design solutions CUADES411

  • Produce creative work CUAPPR311

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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