Description

In the Prosthetic FX: Level 2 class, students are taken through how to professionally create custom designed full head character prosthetics from the beginning sculpt to the final product. In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn how to properly mold prosthetics in plaster, troubleshoot prosthetic design process complications, how to properly mix/cast/bake prosthetics in foam-latex, and how to pre-paint prosthetics while also getting hands-on experience using professional application and removal techniques.

This class is largely based with hands-on learning and also includes live demonstrations and lectures by the instructor. All products, materials, and tools needed for this class are included in the tuition fee. It is encouraged to bring a notepad to take notes and a camera to document your progress as you learn. Upon finishing the class, students will receive a certificate of completion signed by the instructor.

Additional information

Choose Your Starting Date	Sunday, September 10, 2023, Sundays, January 21, 2024, Sundays, April 21, 2024, Sundays, July 14, 2024, Sundays, September 22, 2024

Course Outline

      – How to Design & Sculpt Original Full Head Prosthetic Character
      – Professional Sculpture Design Techniques & Tool Knowledge
      – 2-Part Plaster Mold Making: Mixing & Curing
      – Foam Latex Prosthetic Fabrication
      – Prosthetic Make-Up Application/Removal & Safety
      – Building A Make-Up FX Portfolio

Instructor

Vancouver FX Studio Founder and Lead Instructor, Dallas Harvey, is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums, with over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience, Harvey has been credited with roles including lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist, and puppeteer on many film, television, and music video productions.

In addition to taking role as author and previous-instructor of the Digital Make-Up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre, Harvey was also responsible for curating the IMATS Vancouver Make-Up Museum 2012-2014 and featuring some of his work in Make-Up Artist Magazine, including written columns in the magazine’s Lab Tech section!

Most recently, Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network including puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props and silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth creation, as well as custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

To contact him by email click here.

View Harvey’s full credit list on IMDB.

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About The Instructor

Dallas Harvey – Instructor & FX Artist

Dallas Harvey is a special effects artist who works with both practical and digital mediums. He has over 15 years of digital concept and CGI experience and has been lead special effects designer, key makeup effects artist and puppeteer on many TV, Film & Music video productions.

His special effects make-up designs have been published numerous times in the world-wide publication Make-up Artist Magazine. In addition, Harvey is a twice published author in the Lab Tech section of the magazine, and was curator of the IMATS Vancouver Make-up Museum 2012-2014. Harvey has also authored and instructed the Digital Make-up Design curriculum for Blanche Macdonald Centre. In 2015 he was a LEO Award nominee for Best Make-up in a Short Drama for Telefilm Canada sci-fi production Gord’s Brother.

Most recently Harvey designed special effects for The Exorcist Season 2 for Fox TV network puppeteering custom builds, creating realistic props, silicone body duplicates, blood rigging, dental acrylic teeth, custom sculpting fabrication and concept design.

Dallas Harvey is the founder of Vancouver FX Studio where he designs and consults on local and international TV, Film & Music Video productions.

To contact him by email click here.

View Dallas full credit list on IMDB.

View Dallas linked in profile here

Class Dates & Times

This course has 10 weekly Sunday classes.

2023 Start Dates

Sundays, September 10 – November 12; 7PM-10PM

2024 Start Dates

Sundays, January 21 – March 24, 2024
Sundays, April 21 – June 23, 2024
Sundays, July 14 – September 15, 2024
Sundays, September 22 – November 24, 2024