Certificate in Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics
Explore makeup artistry and prosthetic design over a one-year program. This one-year course at IICS is designed for those interested in learning beauty makeup, special effects, and prosthetics for film, theater, and fashion. The first semester covers hair styling, makeup fundamentals, and basic special effects, while the second semester specializes in prosthetics, including life casting, mold making, sculpting, and advanced special effects makeup.
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Meet Your Chief Mentor
Ms. Yasmin Rodgers is a seasoned makeup, hair, and prosthetic artist with over 30 years of experience in the Bollywood, Tollywood and Hollywood film industries. Renowned for her expertise in transforming actors with her intricate designs, she has contributed to the creation of unforgettable looks in numerous high-profile films and projects, including Tenet,Eat pray love, Mission impossible, Fukrey, Article 15, Pagglait, Gyaarah Gyaarah, Kathal, Viceroy’s house and Bombay begums.
Her ability to blend artistic vision with technical skill has made her a sought-after collaborator among directors, producers, and actors worldwide. She has worked with actors like Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Amitabh Bachchan, Adrian Brody, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Shabana Azmi, Kriti Sanon, Kiefer Sutherland, Jugal Hansraj, and Ali Fazal.
Beyond her impressive body of work, Yasmin has dedicated much of her career to training and mentoring the next generation of artists, sharing her extensive knowledge and techniques with aspiring makeup, hair, and prosthetic specialists.
Course Breakdown
Year 1: Foundations in Performing Arts and Media
Semester 1 : Makeup Artistry Course
Fundamentals of Makeup
Essential Techniques
Advanced Techniques
Special Effects Makeup
Business and Portfolio Development
Semester 2 : Hair Styling Course
Basics of Hair Styling
Cutting and Shaping Techniques
Styling Techniques
Hair Coloring
Professional Development
Semester 3 : Prosthetics and Special Effects
Introduction to Prosthetics
Sculpting and Molding
Application Techniques
Advanced Special Effects
Industry Insights and Portfolio Building
Semester 4 : Entrepreneurship and Industry Exposur
Industry Insights and Portfolio Building
Career Opportunities
A Certificate in Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics prepares individuals for specialized careers in the beauty and entertainment industries. Graduates can work as makeup artists for film, television, and theatre, or as hairstylists for editorial shoots and fashion shows. Prosthetics skills open doors to special effects makeup for film and themed entertainment, and there are also opportunities in bridal makeup, personal styling, and cosmetic retail.