Practical Special Effects Make Up and Prosthetics | VFX Academy
Nerve Centre Belfast | W5 Life, Odyssey Place, 2 Queens Quay
Admission: Free
Special Effects Make Up needn’t be Scary!
…unless of course it does!
Over the course of this one-day session, you'll get hands-on experience in the exciting world of practical special effects make-up and prosthetics. Guided by industry professional Christian Kotey (known for his work on The Walking Dead and Alien vs Predator), you'll learn practical skills and kickstart your journey into the creative industries.
Apply now to our Visual Effects Academy SFX Make-up session and discover how to make your filmmaking even more frightening. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and bring your creative visions to life.
Application deadline: Thursday 30 January, 5pm.
Workshop: Saturday 1 February 2025.
What's Involved
- Master basic make-up and prosthetics: Gain a solid foundation in practical special effects techniques.
- Get hands-on experience: Be fully engaged in creating your own SFX make-up effects throughout the day.
- Work with professional materials: Use specialist make-up, fake blood, and other materials to bring your creations to life.
- Learn realistic techniques: Discover how to make your make-up effects look as believable as possible.
What You'll Learn
- Explore different practical special effects: Gain knowledge and experience in various disciplines.
- Enhance your portfolio: Create new creative work to showcase your skills for university applications, further education, or work placements.
- Connect with like-minded individuals: Meet other young enthusiasts and have fun while working on your projects.
- Learn from a master: Benefit from the expertise of someone who has worked on The Walking Dead!
About NI Screen Academies
NI Screen Academies offer young people aged 16–19 the chance to dive into the exciting world of the screen industries. Whether you're into film, animation, games, or visual effects, our academies provide free, hands-on training and mentorship to help you kickstart your career.
Courses vary throughout the year so check back to see what's on offer.
