SFX Camp: Fantasy Cosplay Makeup & Costume Design, MUEs

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SFX Camp: Fantasy Cosplay Makeup & Costume Design, MUEs

MUA COOP group

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(42)

Makeup art enthusiasts, theatre students, and cosplay enthusiasts will use makeup artistry and simple costume and prop design to bring their own characters to life.

Class Experience

Welcome to MUA Co-op School of Makeup Artistry, where imagination takes center stage! We empower students to have fun, be themselves, love and respect themselves and others, be confident and outgoing, foster a spirit of community, and explore the breadth of their creativity through artistry. Above all else, we aim to teach students to be their most authentic and joyful self through the art of makeup. 

Fantasy Cosplay Camp teaches aspiring makeup artists, makeup enthusiasts, cosplay lovers,...

Students will learn:
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
 How to properly use and maintain makeup products and tools.
PLANNING, DESIGN, & CHARACTER RESEARCH
 How to use a facechart and/or vision board to design their characters. Learn how to elevate their looks by using character research to explore the potential for the addition of dynamic elements. 
MAKEUP & BODYPAINT
 Professional makeup and bodypaint application including preparation, safety, and proper removal.
COSTUME, PROP, AND SET DESIGN
 How to make costume pieces, props, and/or set background elements out of repurposed or recycled materials, makeup, paper, or other easily accessible & affordable materials.
COMPLETE CHARACTER COSPLAY
 On the last day of class students will put together everything they have learned to bring their character to life!

All MUA Co-Op classes and camps are taught by professional makeup artist and/or bodypainters.

Homework Offered
Minimal homework. 

PLANNING & DESIGN
 Research their character and work on their facechart and/or vision board.
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
 Inventory their own products and tools to ensure they are maintaining them safely. 
 Clean their makeup brushes and tools
COSTUME & PROP DESIGN
 Complete or embellish their costume or props (if they were unable to complete it during class).
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
 Continue researching character to explore elements to elevate their look. 
AFTER CAMP COMPLETION
Keep practicing! Mastery is achieved through dedication to practice. Create as often as possible! We encourage students to join our GRWM classes or consider joining the Makeup Challenge Group to continue mastering their craft within the support of a community of artists!
Assessments Offered
The last day of class serves as the assessment. Students will put everything they have learned together, will wear a costume to the final class if desired (please cover for protection during makeup application), then student MUAs and their Mentor MUA will apply their cosplay makeup together. Teacher will continue to guide students to ensure every student MUA is able to execute their look!
Grades Offered

  3 files available upon enrollmentTeacher will provide a detailed list of products and tools they will be using. We have provided a detailed supply list which includes professional and budget friendly options. However, teachers emphasize ingenuity and improvisation. There are ways to achieve a look with substitutions and students may ask about suitable household or drugstore substitutions. Additionally, students receive a printable facechart and vision board. 

Students will need a quiet, organized, well lit workspace with a mirror.

PLEASE NOTE: The costume & prop design supply list includes a large array of examples of items and tools that are useful for DIY costumes and props. Not ALL of these are required. The Mentor MUA will go over some common uses for these items and will provide suggestions for Student MUAs creative vision.

Parental supervision is recommended. 
While this camp is not intended for SFX makeup looks specifically, SFX looks including blood/gore effects are generally permissible. Please be aware that some students may find SFX makeup effects disturbing. 

Students may be required to use scissors, liquid latex, fake blood, prosthetics, spirit gum. 
Parental supervision is advised.

Please be aware of possible allergic reactions.

Please be aware that makeup artists often utilize their neck and chest as a canvas for bodypaint. Students and teachers may wear a sleeveless shirt.

Available times

Pacific

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MUA COOP group

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(42)

Welcome to the MUA CO-OP SCHOOL! 
We teach aspiring makeup artists, makeup and cosplay enthusiasts, and theatre students how to use their ingenuity to explore the breadth of their creativity through makeup and costume design. Here at MUA CO-OP we...