Casualty Makeup Course in London
Learn realistic injury effects for film, TV and theatre in this intensive 1-week practical course at CB★MA.
- Duration: 1 Week
- Location: London
- Starts Date: 24th Aug 2026
- Fee: £1,112
- Certificate: Included
Casualty Makeup Course in London
Learn realistic injury effects for film, TV and theatre in this intensive 1-week practical course at CB★MA.
- Duration: 1 Week
- Location: London
- Starts Date: 24th Aug 2026
- Fee: £1,112
- Certificate: Included
Why this course
This intensive 1-week Casualty Makeup Course is designed for aspiring and working make-up artists who want to build confidence in realistic injury effects for film, television, theatre and live production.
You will learn how to create believable bruises, cuts, scars, burns, swelling, dirtying down, skin breakdown, tattoo coverage and other trauma effects using professional SFX products and industry techniques.
Train with industry professionals
We are in a privileged position to be able to call upon such amazing Makeup designers like Oscar nominated ‘Dune’ Hair and Makeup designer, Donald Mowat, or Oscar nominee and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Hair and Makeup designer Jeremy Woodhead and brilliant Makeup artists like Harriet Thompson and Rebecca Hall, to come and teach our Casualty makeup course.
Donald Mowat
Jeremy Woodhead
Harriet Thompson
Rebecca Hall
What you will learn
During the course, you will develop practical casualty make-up skills including:
Bruising for different stages of healing
Cuts, scratches and grazes
Burns and blister effects
Scar textures and healed injuries
Swelling and trauma simulation
Dirtying down for character and continuity
Breaking down the skin
Tattoo coverage
Working with blood effects
Using professional SFX materials safely and effectively
Creating realistic injuries for camera
- The focus is on believable screen realism, helping you understand not only how to create an effect, but how to make it work under lighting, camera and production conditions.
What you will learn
During the course, you will develop practical casualty make-up skills including:
Bruising for different stages of healing
Cuts, scratches and grazes
Burns and blister effects
Scar textures and healed injuries
Swelling and trauma simulation
Dirtying down for character and continuity
Breaking down the skin
Tattoo coverage
Working with blood effects
Using professional SFX materials safely and effectively
Creating realistic injuries for camera
- The focus is on believable screen realism, helping you understand not only how to create an effect, but how to make it work under lighting, camera and production conditions.
Student work gallery
Course details
Course: | Casualty Makeup Course |
Duration: | 1 Week |
Location: | Christine Blundell Make-up Academy, London |
Next Start Date: | 24th Aug 2026 |
Fee: | £1,112 |
Class Size: | Maximum 16 students |
Certificate: | Included on completion |
Why CB★MA
- Led by an Oscar and BAFTA-winning Hair & Makeup Designer
CB★MA was founded by Christine Blundell, an Oscar and BAFTA-winning make-up designer. Students learn in an academy built around real industry standards and professional expectations.
- Taught by working industry artists
The course is delivered with specialist tutors who actively work in film, television and special effects make-up, giving you relevant, current and practical training.
- Small class sizes
Classes are limited to 16 students, giving you more individual attention, feedback and hands-on guidance throughout the week.
- Practical, hands-on learning
This is not a theory-only course. You will spend the week applying techniques, testing materials, building confidence and creating casualty effects suitable for your portfolio.
- A supportive creative environment
CB★MA is known for its supportive atmosphere, strong aftercare and student community. The current page also highlights more than 160 five-star Google reviews.
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FAQs
You will learn how to create realistic casualty effects including bruises, cuts, scars, burns, swelling, skin breakdown, dirtying down, tattoo coverage and blood effects for film, TV and theatre.
The Casualty Makeup Course is an intensive 1-week course taught at CB★MA in London.
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners as well as make-up artists who want to add casualty and SFX skills to their professional toolkit.
Our Casualty makeup course is taught by leading UK Special effects industry professionals and experienced hair and makeup artists actively working in the industry.
Yes. Students receive a CB★MA certificate after successful completion of the course.
You will work with professional SFX materials such as sculpting products, alcohol-activated colours, cream palettes, blood effects and skin-safe casualty make-up materials.
The skills are relevant for film, television, theatre, live events, character make-up, music videos and short-form screen productions.
Yes. CB★MA offers funding and payment options. Contact the academy for current availability and eligibility.
Ready to master realistic casualty make-up?
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