Program Overview
•Two pathways: 9-unit Certificate of Performance and 27-unit Certificate of Achievement
•Certificate of Performance covers core SFX makeup skills in three semesters
•Certificate of Achievement adds practicum courses, theatrical glamour electives, and internship for a comprehensive portfolio
Training
•Focus on design, development, and application of character and creature prosthetics for stage, film, and television
•Core courses include DRAM 124 (Makeup for Stage), DRAM 144A/B (Special Effects Makeup), DRAM 146A/B/C (SFX Practicum)
•Students develop a professional portfolio of work to industry standards
Facilities
•282-seat proscenium Saville Theatre with fly loft
•99-seat flexible Black Box Theatre with tension grid
•Dedicated craft and costume facilities
Industry Connections
•Partnership with UC San Diego Medical School Simulation Training Center for moulage (medical simulation makeup) workshops
•Located in San Diego's active theatre and film production market
•Instruction from working industry professionals
