SCHOOL OF MAKEUP

SFX CHARACTER AND BASIC

PROSTHETICS MAKEUP COURSE
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Join the new generation of makeup professionals

Since our opening in 2008, we have placed our graduates on more than 1000 assisting and working opportunities while treating them with our Free

Aftercare Program. They have cooperated with some of the major world brands, creating movie characters or fashion looks for glossy magazines and

Fashion Shows.

With our high quality educational programs in all disciplines of professional makeup we’re now giving you the skills and opportunities to do the same.

You’ll learn alongside the most promising domestic and international make-up artists. Together you will master all the technical knowledge and

develop your portfolio with resilience and special attention to placing your talent in the industry.

We developed our expertise courses to help you expand a particular area of expertise that will best help you reach your career goals.

If you’d like to continue your education after finishing this course, check other BARDO makeup & hairstyling courses, Portfolio collaborative events,

Career mastered courses and career mentoring services which could help you to become professional makeup artist, claiming your place in the

industry of the future.

Take a look at what the next week could hold.

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About us
How the program works
Unit1: Traditional old age special effects techniques
Unit 2: Hair and beard unit
Unit 3: “Out-of-the-Kit” character makeup
Unit 4: Injury makeup FX
Unit5: Prosthetic unit
Unit 6: Network with like-minded professionals
Calendar
How to apply
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INTRODUCTION

About us
We are BARDO School of Makeup, and this means a few things. It means

professional training and decades of experience. We represent the merging

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of tradition and trends through our passion for makeup. BARDO has been Tina Lasič Andrejević
Lead-instructor
synonymous with excellence and we plan to keep transforming our students

into masters long into the future.

Our mission is to cultivate your mastery and make it flourish. We value

resilience, dedication, collaboration, artistic excellence and future proof

mentality.

If you’re ready to make it and want to gain a solid breadth of knowledge, we

are here for you to support and encourage you to manage your own learning

in order that you may maximise your potential. Industry expert tutors.

Personal support. Life coaching. Exclusive opportunities. Networking. Free

Aftercare.
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THE PROGRAM
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Your journey ahead

A full-time 1-month course for Special effect and character makeup artists, taught by

Barney Nikolich, Emmy-nominated SFX makeup artist, is extremely intensive due to

the knowledge you’ll gain. It focuses on character development, with an emphasis on

the fundamental elements of prosthetic application and special make-up effects.

We will equip you with ideas for creative thinking and product knowledge for fast

solutions, to be able to make an impact with limited resources. You will gain skills to

be able to work with confidence and success.

The teaching is based on detailed, step-by-step demonstrations with lectures and

hands-on learning with the opportunity to produce, cast, apply and colour a transfer

appliance.

If you’ve got commitment, we’ll help with the rest. You’ll have access to expert tutors,

create work, get personal feedback, collaborate with a network of creatives, get the

insider’s insight and learn the career skills needed to break out into one of the most

demanding creative industries to work in.

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demonstrations, listen to theory around essential topics, take part

in discussions, ask questions, get feedback, give feedback, connect

with others and build your portfolio. Each week, for the whole

month, you’ll get:

•Hours of demonstration and theory knowledge. You’ll see

expert tutors at work, discuss career opportunities and learn from

their experiences. SFX makeup master in-

structor
Barney Nikolic
•A lot of time for hands-on experiences. You will learn trough

set projects and exercises, get the insight into how to respond to

real industry briefs, how to understand set terminology, collaborate

with other creatives, create portfolio and work on your career

development.

•Time for Q&As. Interaction. Discussion. Ask me anything

sessions where you’ll get answers to the questions you’ve always

wanted to ask. Together we’ll review your work and find ways for

improvement. We’ll help you to understand the profession from all

the different perspectives so you’ll get the insight into how to really

succeed as a special effect makeup artist.

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Traditional old age special effect

techniques
In order to create realistic simulated effects it is essential to understand the anatomy of

character and special effect makeup. Mastering the traditional SFX makeup techniques

will equip you with skills that will enable you to work with confidence and success.

• Your learning will start with ageing unit in order to be able to define highlight and

shadow on the advanced level and be able to apply those concepts in a film and

television situation. You will be able to light and shade the basic shapes and define the

terms associated with the process

• Traditional creation of wrinkles on the human face, age spots and vein work to

enhance and complete the aging process using stretch and stipple techniques are

going to be covered as well as hair whitening and greying.

• At the end of this unit you will be able to create and complete an “old age” character

make-up, bringing together all of the techniques learned in class so far

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Hair and beard unit

Learn hair laying for special effects and prosthetics and

discover the secrets for creating ultra-realistic character

hairwork on a budget.

• You will learn to select the right hair for the job,

blending color & texture techniques, application

with mapping direction on the makeup,

controlling density and get some serious cutting &

styling tips.

• For a character makeup artist the use of hair pieces

and the knowledge on how to ventilate them is a

must. Your learning will therefore continue in this

direction. You will be able to ventilate and apply a

hair piece with all blending tips and tricks.

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“Out-of-the-Kit” character makeup

Most of the time you will have to create effective “Out-of-the-Kit” character
makeups using generic prosthetics and a range of standard makeup supplies.
Demonstrating several distinct characters, we’ll show you how to make the
SFX makeup master in-
most out of the least. structor
Barney Nikolic

• Bald cap application with understanding of different materials and types.

You will be able to choose the best option suited for a given project and
understand the strengths and weaknesses of each of the different types of
caps available.

• The unit will continue with airbrush makeup - layers of color, vein work,
highlight & shadow

• You will be able to create and apply realistic temporary tattoos.

• You will be introduced to the use of generic prosthetics with aplication,

blending and colouring techniques and get the insight into following
teachings.
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Injury makeup FX
You’ll start by learning to sculpt, construct a small facial prosthetic and finish with

knowledge on techniques and processes in creation of authentic wounds and injuries, e.g.

cuts, burns, scars, bruises, blisters, bullet wounds, and stab wounds through constructing

the differing types of flat molds.

• You will advanced your stippling skills, learn to create two-dimensional scrapes and

scratches and apply indented scars and raised keloid scars.

• You will be able to create cuts and lacerations using a silicone compound.

• Wax bullet holes, both entrance and exit wounds, using latex and gelatin prosthetic

appliances to create an injured appearance will help you to slowly start to understand the

use of prostatetic makeup.

• You will be able to create a first, second and third degree burns; as well as, put them

together for a gruesome look.

• At the end of this unit ice and snow effects will be covered.
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Expert feedback
Our unique approach to teaching will provide you with personal attention in order
to develop the resilience, confidence and mental strength needed to take your tal-
ent on to the next level. You’ll continuously receive feedback tailored to your own
goals and aspirations, helping you push your boundaries as a creative.
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Prosthetic unit
Beside using generic prosthetics and a range of standard makeup supplies, this unit
will give you a solid knowledge on designing the prosthetic.

• We will focus on life casting, basic sculpting, breaking down the sculpture, mould-
making, casting and painting the appliances, and on the final prosthetic application.

• We’ll dive deeper with a demonstration of a full-face cast in silicone, techniques for
casting and correcting positives, flat moulds and 3D transfer moulding processes.

• You will learn the techniques of running silicones encapsulated with Super Baldiez,
and techniques for pre-painting and finishing appliances with traditional application
and colouring processes.

• You will create silicone gel-filled appliances, gelatine appliances and pros-aide
transfer appliances, you will learn and practice the art of application, utilising
proper placement, coloration and blending to create realistic prosthetic makeup
creations.
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Get the industry insight

Barney, a 30-year make-up veteran, nominated for prestigious Emmy award, is
passionately committed to passing on his knowledge to younger generations and
giving them the insider’s insight into the career they love as much as he does.

We provide you with a future-proof mentality, helping you to create work that
reflects your unique voice.
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Network with like-minded

professionals
From day one, you will be called into action, creating
character makeup and effects. Benefit from creating your
own original character, combining all your talents to bring a
character brief into being. Your learning will be packed with
practical activities that will equip you with the skills needed
to continue transforming actors into characters. The course
is an excellent opportunity to network and work alongside
like-minded professionals.

The last unit is moulded around your own conceptual design

in order to complete a character for your portfolio.

This will be your chance to show up and expand your

prosthetics portfolio in a professional, productive setting.
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SFX makeup master in-

structor
Barney Nikolic
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Throughout the whole months of your programme you’ll be assessed in practical

assignments and projects, to learn how to be able to respond to real industry briefs.

You’ll gain insight into what it takes to be a Special effect Makeup Artist, how to
make your ultimate breakthrough, how to develop ideas and keep yourself inspired
and how to find your own style. We will challenge you in different areas, so you’ll
be able to understand what parts of yourself you need to develop.
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UNIT UNIT

6
UNIT UNIT UNIT
UNIT

Start with Advanced highlight Old age Creative Facial hair, ventilating Bald cap Airbrush Tattooing Wounds & Flat Generic Designing the Conceptual Showcase Q&A
the basics & shadow makeup process a hair piece advanced injuries moulds prosthetics prosthetic designing
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Lectures

Mentoring period Mentoring period Mentoring period Mentoring period Mentoring period Mentoring period

Feedback & reflection Feedback & reflection Feedback & reflection Feedback & reflection

Briefing Briefing Briefing Briefing Briefing

1 month / 120 hours

One to one coaching

Portfolio day

Academically structured term times, extensive lectures, lots of demonstration and hands on learning, ask-me-anything sessions, one-to one feedback and portfolio development classes with real life projects in a professional environment will help you develop skills and accuracy needed to excel in the industry.
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