SFX make-up course and prosthetics application in London, UK

CBMA Academy’s 4-week SFX Makeup and Prosthetics course offers practical, hands-on training for anyone looking to develop specialist skills for film, television, theatre, and creative media.

Designed by renowned prosthetics makeup artist Kristyan Mallett and led by Oscar and BAFTA-winning makeup designer Christine Blundell, this course introduces students to key SFX techniques used in professional productions.

Students will learn life casting, sculpting, moulding, casualty makeup, character makeup, prosthetic application, and realistic blood effects. The course also covers wounds, bruises, burns, scars, silicone work, body paint, and the use of industry-standard materials such as Pros-Aide.

Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, this in-person course helps students build confidence, improve technical skills, and create realistic special effects makeup for screen work.

Enrol today and take the next step towards a career in SFX makeup and prosthetics.

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This training course is not funded or commissioned by ScreenSkills, but has been reviewed to ensure it is meeting agreed standards such as industry-led diversity targets, appropriate business insurance, and evidence of previous quality training provision.