This program will teach you all you need to know to design, create, and style wigs, facial hair, hair punching, and faux fur for the entertainment industries. In this program, students will gain valuable experience by contributing to productions. This allows them to enhance their resume and add up to 12 class projects to their wig portfolio.
Students who complete this program will receive a diploma. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission authorizes the diploma.
Program Overview
- Clock Hours: 668
- Award: Diploma
- Meets: 2 days per week
- Duration: 10 months
- Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Course Requirements
- Intro to Costume – 80 hours
- Wig & Hair Work I – 280 hours
- Wig & Hair Work II – 280 hours
- Minding your Business – 28 hours
About the Instructor
Mimi Palazon, renowned for her mastery in special effects makeup, hair styling, and wig creation, boasts an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the film and television industry. Her expertise has been showcased in high-profile projects including “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “The Shape of Water,” “Pacific Rim,” “Van Helsing,” “Planet of the Apes,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” among others. Palazon’s work, celebrated for its innovation and precision, has made her a pivotal figure in the world of cinematic special effects and character transformation.
Feel free to peruse Mimi’s IMDB for a more comprehensive review of her professional career.