Online Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course

The Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course is an all-encompassing course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of special effects makeup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced beauty specialists seeking to diversify their skillset, this course equips participants to offer theatrical and special effects makeup services on their menu.

You will earn 10 CPD points and the course is is accredited with Course Accreditation.

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Original price was: €249.99.Current price is: €34.99.

Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course

Learn how to create realistic special effects and theatrical make-up looks using professional industry techniques.

Our Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course is designed to introduce you to the creative and technical world of special effects make-up. Whether you are a complete beginner, an aspiring make-up artist, or a beauty professional looking to expand into film, TV, theatre, or creative make-up, this online special FX makeup course will give you the essential skills needed to create realistic and professional effects.


What is Special Effects (SFX) Make-up?

Special effects make-up, often known as SFX make-up, is a specialist area of make-up artistry used to create realistic illusions on the skin. This includes injuries, scars, burns, cuts, bruises, ageing effects, fantasy characters, and theatrical transformations. It is widely used in film, television, theatre production, cosplay, Halloween artistry, and creative photography to bring characters and scenes to life.

This fully accredited Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course teaches you how to safely and effectively create realistic effects using professional products and techniques, helping you understand both basic and advanced SFX application methods.

You will earn 10 CPD points and the course is is accredited with Course Accreditation.

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Who is this Theatrical and Special FX Makeup Course ideal for?

This SFX makeup training course is perfect for:

  • Beginners wanting to learn the foundations of special effects make-up
  • Aspiring make-up artists interested in film, TV, theatre, or creative industries
  • Beauty professionals looking to expand their service menu into special effects make-up
  • Cosplay artists and performers wanting to create realistic character transformations
  • Content creators and photographers producing dramatic or themed visual content
  • Anyone interested in learning theatrical make-up techniques and SFX skills

This Online Beginners Theatrical and Special FX Make-up Course Covers

  • Bespoke First Aid for the Beauty Sector
  • Health, Safety and Hygiene for the Beauty Sector
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • About Theatrical and Special FX Make-up
  • Products
  • Basic Intro Step by Step
  • Basic Intro Step by Step Video Demonstration
  • Mouth Decay Step by Step
  • Mouth Decay Step by Step Video Demonstration
  • No Eye Step by Step
  • No Eye Step by Step Video Demonstration
  • Sliced Neck Step by Step
  • Sliced Neck Step by Step Video Demonstration

Through detailed video demonstrations and step by step instruction, you will learn how to confidently create believable special effects looks at your own pace, building both technical skill and creative understanding.

With growing demand in film production, theatre performance, cosplay culture, Halloween artistry, and social media content creation, special effects make-up is a highly valuable and creative skill that can open doors to exciting industry opportunities.

Whether you want to begin a career in the entertainment industry or simply explore a new creative direction, this Theatrical and Special FX Makeup Course gives you the foundation needed to start creating realistic and professional level effects.


Career Opportunities and Industry Use

Training in special effects make-up can lead to opportunities across film, television, theatre, events, photography, and creative media production. Many artists also work freelance, offering SFX make-up for Halloween events, themed parties, short films, music videos, and cosplay projects.

This skill is highly valued in creative industries because it allows make-up artists to transform characters, enhance storytelling, and produce visually impactful results that stand out in professional portfolios.


Potential Income

Weekly Treatments
3 6 10
Treatment Price
€50 €50 €50
Weekly Earnings
€150 €300 €500
Monthly Earnings
€600 €1,200 €2,000
Yearly Earnings
€7,200 €14,400 €24,000

CPD Points Gained

10 CPD Points gained with Course Accreditation

Course Accreditation

Accredited by Course Accreditation

Insurable Yes, through your insurer or through our insurance partners
Assessment Online assessment with questions at the end of each module
Treatment Price This treatment is priced at €20 - €80 depending on your location
Treatment Time It takes 45 minutes to 90 minutes to perform the treatment
Treatment Frequency This treatment can be repeated frequently

Terms & Conditions

You will receive an Accredited E – Certificate. This Course is Accredited by Course Accreditation.

If you would like a hard paper copy of your Accredited Certificate please purchase one for €33.99 through our website.

​Please note if you purchase and activate the online course it becomes NON REFUNDABLE as you will have accessed course material.

You will get an Accredited E - certificate of Completion once the course has been completed.

The regulations in each country are different for providing beauty services.  The Online Beauty Courses are not responsible for meeting any regulations that individuals need to comply with in regards to their own country's insurance and standards.

​Please note if you purchase and activate the online course it becomes NON REFUNDABLE as you will have accessed course material

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FAQs

Of course. We have a number of Insurance companies that provide our students with insurance so you will be able to practice on friends and family - safe in the knowledge you are fully insured. See our Insurance page for details.

Yes. As soon as you have purchased the course you are emailed instructions on how to access it online immediately. If you don't receive the email check your Junk/Spam folder to see if it in there.

No. You can complete the course at entirely your own pace and take as long as you need.

Yes, you can buy different courses at the same time. If you are buying the course for more than one person, for you team perhaps, then you can buy two or more of each course at the same time as well.

You have access to the course for life.

Yes you can, both during the course and afterwards for a refresher.

Yes, of course. We have partnered with insurance partners to provide our students with insurance for treatments once you've completed the course. Check out our Insurance Page.

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Student Support Group

After you have completed one of our courses, you are able to join our Student Support Group where you can communicate with experienced tutors and other students. You can always post your work on there for feedback and any improvements that you could have to fully master the treatment to the best of your abilities! We also have a broadcast channel on facebook where you can get access to insider info, exclusive deals and form part of our beauty community! Click here.

We are fully accredited by our trusted Accreditation Body:

This Online Course is fully accredited like all our courses, making it fully insurable once completed.

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This Course does not require any case studies however once you have completed this course if you would like some feedback from our experienced tutors please send a before and after picture to [email protected] or message us on our social media channels!

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