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Movie Makeup SFX Magic: Weekly Special Effects Masterclass for Teens

Dive into the world of movie magic! Each week, explore special effects makeup techniques utilized in the world of professional filmmaking. Learn how to create amazing looks and bring cinematic characters to life in this fun, hands-on class!
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

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Join us on a creative journey that combines cinema and special effects makeup tutorials!  Every week, we'll be exploring the color palette and style embodied in a particular movie.  We’ll discuss the characters and aesthetic in the film and then create incredible make-up looks inspired by the movie. From fantastical to gory, your learner will discover the secrets and techniques used by Hollywood professionals.
Whether it's the eerie charm of a Tim Burton creation or exploration of bruises and prosthetics, each session offers a hands-on exploration of makeup artistry. Join us and bring your favorite movie characters to life with our dynamic blend of film appreciation and practical skills!
What makes this class so unique?  Teacher Kate is a professional filmmaker who teaches everything from film to screenwriting on Outschool.  She brings incredible experience from her roles in theater and film to our class.  Learners are in for a real treat!

The themes for our four first weeks will be: 
Week of September 15th:  The Tim Burton Universe - paint, color, and application 
Week of September 22nd:  Bumps, Burns, and Bruises - oh my!  Textures and injuries
Week of September 29th: Through the Wardrobe - latex, prosthetics, and fantasy
Week of October 6th: Face-Off Challenge!!!  Using the techniques learned in the previous weeks, learners will participate in a face-off style challenge where they will be given two mystery elements and be asked to create a signature make-up look/character 

Additional techniques, themes, and movies will be shared each month in the classroom.

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Parental Guidance
Please ensure the films meet your family’s viewing standards. In some classes, we’ll explore the use of prosthetics using liquid latex. If your learner has a latex allergy, please let us know. We will certainly provide alternatives for them in class. Anytime a learner is using liquid latex for the first time, we’ll help them through a SMALL patch test on their wrist to ensure there are no allergies before proceeding with a larger area.
Supply List
All make-up supplies are welcome in class!  
Below are some examples of SFX make-up supplies that are available on Amazon.  Anything with a variety of brushes/sponges and an assortment of colors is welcome.  
https://a.co/d/72j3vYQ 
https://a.co/d/26xG3Mx

We will explore prosthetics in some of our classes.  It is helpful to have a small bottle of liquid latex on hand.  NOTE:  This is 100% optional.  If your learner has a latex allergy, we will certainly provide alternative activities in class for them.  
This is an example of a recommended liquid latex product:
https://a.co/d/hfbYilA 

Note that sometimes when creating SFX/cosplay/glam looks, brushes and make-up palettes are mixed in ways that make them unusable for everyday looks.  Having an inexpensive set of supplies dedicated to artistic purposes is ideal.  

Some movie clips or the trailer will be shown in class to provide some context of the film.  However, learners may enjoy watching some of the films we’ll be discussing before class for additional inspiration and context.  

Examples of films we’ll be discussing in August 2024:
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Alice in Wonderland
Corpse Bride
Karate Kid 
Home Alone
Jumanji
Narnia
Spiderwick Chronicles 
Luca
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Judith Smetana
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Judith Smetana
California Teaching Certificate
Maura Knowles
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Andrea Phillips
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melissa Riggs
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Master's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Melissa Riggs
Bachelor's Degree in International Business from The Ohio State University
Judith Smetana
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from San Francisco State Universtiy
Maura Knowles
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Idaho
Giselle S. Veach
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Nova Southeastern University
Meagan Tauber
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
Melissa Riggs
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Arizona State University
McKenzi Aguirre
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tiffany Barnes
Associate's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Judith Smetana
Kate is an accomplished film-maker and passionate bookworm.  She has taught learners between the ages of 2 and 15 abroad in both Germany and Japan.  Kate has a wide foundation of teaching experience from teaching middle schoolers to teaching English as a second language in Tokyo.  She varies her teaching style to meet learners where they are and modulates her approach to suit all neurotypes.  She brings a sense of calm to the classroom that provides an ideal environment for learners to thrive.  Her teaching style is clear, passionate, and supportive.

Meet Kate:
https://youtu.be/Bf6cg40TCAY

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weekly
1x per week
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-6 learners per class

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