Course in special make-up

BASIC DISCIPLINES

Cosmetology and Material Typology

Elisabetta Casale, cosmetologist

Sofia Erba, materials entrepreneur

- Skin types and skin adnexa

- Product characteristics and label reading

- European cosmetics regulation

- Silicones: types and methods of use

Artistic anatomy

Silvia Cerioli, mock-up artist

- Elements, proportions and symmetries of the face

- Construction of eyes, nose, mouth

Drawing for sculpture

Silvia Cerioli, mock-up artist

Donatella Mondani, make-up effects artist

- Drawing elements

- Chiaroscuro and colour

- Realisation of sketches

- Iconographic research and realisation of a moodboard

CHARACTERISING MATERIALS

Special effects

Roberto Mestroni, Donatella Mondani, Cristina Davite, make-up effects artists

- Extemporaneous effects: cuts, scars, burns, blisters

- Types and construction of caps

- Life Mask

- Moulds and moulds

- Latex and foam latex prostheses

- Gelatin

- Dentures

- G.f.a. (silicone dentures) and g.f.a. flats

Sculpture

Roberto Mestroni, effects make-up artist

- Facial proportions

- Modelling tools: spatulas, mirettes, brushes

- Sculpting materials: clay, plasticine, wax

- Thickness of modelling

- Sources for moulding the texture of skins

- Folds

- Edge cuts and flash zone

- Venting channels

Make-up techniques

Valentina Racanati, make-up artist

Cristina Davite, make-up effects artist

- Skin analysis and skin tones

- Facial shapes and elements

- Beauty make-up

- Characterisation make-up

- Ageing

Guided practical exercises

Cristina Davite, effects make-up artist

GENERAL CULTURE UNITS

History of special effects

Donatella Mondani, effects make-up artist

- The evolution of special effects (techniques and materials) from the first films to the present day

- The most important effectors: analysis of some reference films

Introduction to musical theatre

Andrea Massimo Grassi and Jacopo Guarneri, coordinators Accademia Teatro alla Scala

- Introduction to the arts, crafts and languages of the performing arts

SELF-ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODULES

Contracts

Gianfranco Daniele, business consultant

- Types of enterprises

- Characteristics of self-employment

- The VAT number: from quotation to invoicing (fiscal aspects)

- Elements of business management for starting one's own business: business plan and budget

Self-entrepreneurship

Rita Cannata, HR specialist

- Types of skills

- Analysis of one's own soft skills and the reference market

- Elements of problem solving

- Individual orientation interview

Professional orientation

Umberto Bellodi and Marco Pasotti, coordinators Accademia Teatro alla Scala

- CV formats

- The active job search and its channels

- The effective management of a job interview

- Planning in professional activity

Relational skills

Rita Cannata, HR specialist

- Elements of mindfullness for stress management

- Assertive communication

- Negotiation techniques

- Effective ways of working in a team

Safety in the workplace

Sergio Tasca, safety trainer

- Legislative overview;

- Rights and duties of the various company figures;

- Work equipment, movements and postures;

- PPE and emergency procedures in the workplace

Portfolios photography

Laura Ferrari, photographer

- Fundamentals of photography theory and practice

- Mobile photography and post production through apps

- Editing and personal portfolio

Business English

Polly James, native speaker

- Beauty vocabulary

- How to make make-up tutorials for social media

- Resume in English

- Simulating a job interview in the language 

The course trains a professional capable of realising special make-up effects aimed at characterising a character, from improvised effects to the application of complex prostheses, able to use their skills in all areas of show business, fashion and events.  

Starting with different materials, such as plasticine, collodion, foam latex, latex, vinyl resin, gelatine and silicone, he masters highly specialised techniques, such as the application of a cap, making casts of the face and head for modelling, moulds and the application and colouring of prostheses. 

In order to be admitted to the course, it is necessary to pass a selection test as follows 

• written test;
• motivational interview.

Two selection sessions are planned in 2025, both held in Milan at La Scala Academy facilities (via Santa Marta, 18):

FIRST SESSION

Planned in May, approximately between 19 and 23; the abblication must be completed no later than April 30, 2025.

SECOND SESSION

Planned in October, approximately on 2 or 3; the application must be completed no later than Septemebr 26, 2025.

The convocation, with precise date and time of the selection, will be sent by the Student's Office at the end of the application period.

Those who apply for the first session and pass the selection will receive a discount on the tuition fee. Those who do not pass the first session can reapply for the second, losing the right to the discount.

Full details of the selections can be found in the course brochure.

Register and/or login to the Academy enrollment platform at iscrizioni.accademialascala.it.

The system will ask for personal data and will propose the "Terms & Conditions", a document that must be signed and re-attached and which contains important contractual details, such as the right of withdrawal.

After completing this step, you will be asked to enter the attachments for each course, detailed in the brochure: if you have not already downloaded it, do so now!.

Then, you will be asked to pay the fee, either by credit card or by online transfer directly from the same registration screen (banks in the MyBank circuit are accepted: check first that yours is there).

At the end, a pdf will be generated summarising all the data entered, which must be signed and attached.

At this point, the enrolment is complete and goes directly to the Students' Office.

Diplomas obtained abroad must be enclosed together with their legal recognition, as required by Italian law.

In particular:

• if the diploma is acquired in a European country, a sworn translation is required;
• if the diploma is acquired in a non-European country, the declaration of value in situ is required.

It is also essential to attach an Italian translation of the curriculum vitae.

In addition, candidates residing outside the European Union must submit by the start date of the lessons - if they pass the selection - the documentation required by law and by the provisions of the Italian Public Security Authorities for non-EU citizens (request to obtain a residence permit for study purposes).

Scholarships. Students who pass the selection process and whose ISEE (Equivalent Financial Status Indicator) does not exceed 20,000 euros may apply for a scholarship to cover all or a part of tuition. The application process will be communicated in a separate announcement delivered to all those passing the selection process. 

Merit loans and student loans. The La Scala Academy has established conventions with credit institutes to provide other forms of financial aid covering tuition and/or lodging to all students in good academic standing.

For further information, please contact the Teaching Office: segreteria.didattica@accademialascala

The Academy has agreements with accommodation, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and other shops, from which students can benefit - by presenting their ID card - or even candidates for selection, by presenting their full registration.

Once the course has been completed, the student can join the Alumni Accademia La Scala community, a platform that provides the Academy's alumni with a range of services, including job offers, continuing education content, event proposals, conventions and reserved discounts - as well as fostering relations between alumni.