At the Supanova Comic and Gaming Exhibition, NIDA Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) students and tutor Colin Wilson created looks and presented them to the public.
At the Supanova Comic and Gaming Exhibition, NIDA Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) students and tutor Colin Wilson created looks and presented them to the public.
Photo: Students at the Supanova Exhibition with tutor Colin Wilson.
Photo: Colin Wilson applied the White Walker prosthetic look. Photo: Colin Wilson.
The students gained experience in showcasing their abilities and developing skills in articulating their looks. Makeup artist and NIDA tutor Colin Wilson worked with the students in public workshops demonstrating products and techniques with prosthetics.
Colin created the prosthetic look of a White Walker from HBO’s Game of Thrones, and was assisted on stage by alumni Elizabeth Smith (DSMS 2018) who is currently working with Opera Australia. The current make-up students who participated came dressed as popular cosplay characters, Julianne De Matos (Storm), Claudia Skelton (Harley Quinn), Tasia Linardos (Ash, League of Legends), Abigail Smith (Dark Phoenix), Briohny Walker (came as herself).
While on stage, Colin and Elizabeth applied the White Walker look and explained each stage of the demonstration. The make-up students and NIDA’s Manager of Vocational Studies Marnie Campbell explained interesting aspects of the course and answered questions from the audience. The students also talked about their background, experience and what they are enjoying the most on the course so far.
‘This was great for the students to have a chance to practice their skills and display them in public,’ said Marnie. ‘Some had never created cosplay character looks before so it was a learning curve and a chance to research and practice new skills. It was also a good opportunity to practice public speaking and talking about their work. The make-up students could watch Colin in action and understand more about his practice and prosthetic manufacture skills.’
The NIDA Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) is a practical and intensive course, where the students learn skills and knowledge to design and apply make-up, style hair, create wigs and design and make special effects and prosthetics. It includes opportunities to showcase work, and collaborate on industry events.
Feeling inspired? To be eligible for entry to the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) you must have reached the age of 18 before the commencement of the course, demonstrate a high level of practical ability, potential and motivation and complete the interview requirements for the course. Find out more about the course here.
Applications are now open and close on 30 September 2019. Visit apply.nida.edu.au
