Higher Education - Professional Make Up Design

This unique advanced-level course is validated by Middlesex University and provides an intensive and highly developed training in all areas of make-up and hair for the media industry. Equivalent to the first year of a degree course, this programme is well-known for its high educational standards, and attracts students from all over the world.

No previous experience is necessary as all the basic skills are taught from the first day.
All tutors are top professional make-up artists, hairdressers or prosthetics experts who are active in the industry, and their years of experience and passion for their work provides inspiration to the students.

Programme Structure

The Course is divided into 3 terms, starting in September and ending in July. Each term consists of practical tuition, seminars, and one-to-one tutorials.

Term 1 provides you with an intensive introduction to the fundamentals of make-up and hair, including Fashion and Beauty, Body Painting, Airbrushing, Period Make-up and Wigs, Casualty and Special Effects, Character work, Facial Hair and Basic Prosthetics. There are two practical assessments in this term.

In Term 2 you will revisit each area in more detail and specialise in an advanced module of either Fashion or Prosthetics, leading to a practical assessment. A written essay is set in Term 2 to be submitted in Term 3, and you will have research time and an essay tutorial to work on this. The essay represents the only academic assessment.

Term 3 consists of more advanced studies, projects for the End of Year Exhibition, portfolio work, revision, and practical assignments through work experience.

A formal Graduation Ceremony with Middlesex University takes place at the end of the course.

All students receive a kit box of materials to use on the course and a copy of the well-known text book "The Complete Make-up Artist", written by the Principal of the Academy, Penny Delamar.