Intense Make-up Course for Media Make-up
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In Bath
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Location
Bath
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Duration
15 Weeks
The Intense Make-up Course for Media Make-up arms you with the essential skills you need to become a successful, working make-up artist in television, film, theatre and fashion. Suitable for: All people interested in a career within the media make-up industry.
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About this course
Just a desire and passion about make-up.
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Course programme
Course review:
The Intense Make-up Course for Media Make-up arms you with the essential skills you need to become a successful, working make-up artist in television, film, theatre and fashion.
As the name suggests, it’s intensive, creative, in-depth as well as practical combining the need to achieve a high-level of proficiency in all aspects of make-up artistry. Beginners are totally welcome as no previous experience is necessary.
Each BAMM tutor is an experienced professional, actively working within the industry, making BAMM the unique place to pick up crucial make-up skills and arm you with the knowledge you need to succeed.
The programme lasts 15 weeks, with each module taking one or two weeks to complete.
BAMM classes run from Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.30pm, with an hour for lunch.
WEEK ONE - Back to Basics
The basic principles of make-up
Your professional kit & tools
Your health & safety responsibilities
Make-up application for day, evening, bridal, high definition television/film and fashion
WEEK TWO – Airbrushing for HD (high definition) & Camouflage Make-up
The Airbrushing module includes a separate Certificate of Completion, as requested by most film and TV studios
Camouflage make-up – for concealing tattoos, blemishes and scarring. We’re very proud to have on board Changing Faces for their excellent advice and skills
WEEKS THREE & FOUR – Facial Hair & Wig Knotting
Character and period facial hair
Knotting and styling facial hair
Application, maintenance and cleaning facial hair
WEEK FIVE – Working with Wigs
Making a template and measuring for a foundation
Wig blocking, setting and fitting
Working with real hair, lace-fronted wigs, preparing and de-rigging
Styling wigs, including period work
Individual project assessment for your portfolio
and Working In Theatre…learn the fundamentals of working in the theatre. How is a West End show put together and who does what? Learn the meaning of terms like ‘stage left’ and ‘stage right’ and hear how live productions function as well as what’s expected of you, the professional make-up artist.
WEEKS SIX & SEVEN – Period Looks with Make-up and Hair
A brief visual history of time and the relevant make ups used through the ages – from the 18th Century to the 1980′s
Research, refer and create period-looks for use in film, TV and theatre
WEEK EIGHT – Character Make Up
Ageing and gender-changing make up for film, TV and theatre
Create an individual character project for your portfolio
WEEK NINE – Fashion & Hair
Make-up perfection for the fashion industry
On-trend make-up and current hair products
Hair styling for period work and fashion
Heat styling using a full range of tools
WEEK TEN – Body Painting & Body Airbrushing
Create body art with a range of specialised techniques and products
Individual project assessment for your portfolio
WEEK ELEVEN – Casualty / Special FX
Create and research various casualty effects to include burns, wounds, swellings, bruises and scars
Create illness, skin disorders and diseases
How to fill a silicone mould with probondo
Learn how dirt, blood, sweat and tears are created
Design and create a final casualty project for your own portfolio
WEEKS TWELVE & THIRTEEN – Prosthetics & Bald Caps
Design, make and apply bald caps
Design and make a prosthetic piece
Create an individual final project for your portfolio
WEEK FOURTEEN – Hair cutting, Barbering & Afro Caribbean Hair
Continuity hairdressing
Men’s short back and sides
Blow drying and styling Afro Caribbean hair
Maintaining curl & caring for Afro Caribbean hair
Hair products and hair tools
WEEK FIFTEEN – Script break down, Continuity & Designing
Ever wondered how a film or television drama is put together? Or perhaps why you sometimes see continuity errors? You’ll be guided through the production process from start to finish and taught exactly how, as a make-up artist, you break down scripts to ensure continuity. You’ll receive demonstrations and real scripts to work with. You’ll learn the terms used on set, job roles and other key elements involved in live television
Learn the basic techniques and principles of cutting and finishing hair
Working in the Industry
Now you have the fundamental practical skills, what’s next? The final part of this Intense Make-up Course for Media Make-up helps you to get started in the industry. BAMM tutors will pass on their wisdom and their tips on becoming a successful make-up artist, reveal potential earnings within different fields, guide you on how to price-up a job and how to invoice correctly. Finally, BAMM provides you with all the information and contacts you’ll need to set you up for the start of your career as a professional make-up artist and proud BAMM graduate.
Intense Make-up Course for Media Make-up