Sophie O'Connor 

My thesis is focused on researching and investigating the emotional effects of Moulage as an addition to medical simulation training. Sharing similar techniques and materials as Special effects (SFX) makeup, Moulage is the creation of mock wounds or injuries for medical education. The simulated environment in tandem with moulage mimics real-world injuries and illnesses medics are reasonably expected to respond to. The unique benefit of not being able to harm a real patient allows risk-free hands-on learning. Studies have shown multiple benefits of adding moulage to training first aid responders and other medical specialities. My thesis investigates how the design of moulage, whether hyper-realistic or simplistic, impacts the emotional responses of medical personnel. I examined literature, scientific studies and gained uniquely qualified insights through interviewing an EMT with experience in learning and teaching in moulage simulation training. Moulage is an art form that goes beyond creating a just visual; the implored response from the viewer creates a learning tool for lifesaving measures.