The program curriculum was designed by Tom Savini , the legendary horror special effects master and makeup artist known for his work in '' Friday the 13th '' , '' Dawn of the Dead '' , and '' Day of the Dead . '' Instructors also include long-term Savini associates , including Jerry Gergely , who earned a 1998 Emmy nomination for his makeup work for '' Babylon 5 ''
1998 Emmy nomination
50th Primetime Emmy Awards
Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program