Diploma in Prosthetic Makeup

The Diploma in Prosthetic Makeup trains you in special-effects and character makeup – ageing, injuries, scars, tattoos and creature work – used across film, television, theatre and advertising. The course is taught by IICTN’s senior cosmetologists, aestheticians and medical doctors – MBBS, BDS and BHMS – holding postgraduate qualifications in Cosmetology and Facial Aesthetics, led by Dr. Jhoumer Jaiitly (BAMS, MSc in Cosmetology & Wellness, 25 years).

Eligibility & certification

Open to 12th Pass (Any Stream) and Graduates (Any Stream), in line with IICTN’s other diploma-tier programmes. On successful completion you receive an IICTN Diploma Certificate of Completion in Prosthetic Makeup.

What the course covers – 28 units of training

These are the 28 areas of practical and theory training covered in this programme, drawn from IICTN’s own curriculum for this diploma.

Professional standard

1. Professional Ethics
2. Personal and Centre Hygiene
3. Sterilization and Sanitation
4. Hygiene & Bacteriology
5. AIDS & Hepatitis
6. Client Handling and People Skills

Special effects makeup

1. Special Effect Makeup
2. Character Makeup – Ageing
3. Burns
4. Bruises
5. Scars
6. Scratches
7. Scrapes
8. Creation of tattoos / special effects
9. Progressive ageing
10. Working with wax for wounds, cuts, bullet marks
11. Working with latex / glue
12. Working with fake blood
13. Identifying skin colour and tones
14. Techniques for using makeup
15. Safety measures and procedure
16. Corrective application techniques
17. Selection & makeup brushes & tools
18. The science behind the skin
19. Analysis of facial characteristics
20. Airbrushing / applying false eyelashes / shaping eyebrows
21. Highlighting and contouring facial features
22. Hygiene maintenance

Career outcomes

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