Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-up Artistry, Level 3 Level 3, Full Time, 1 year 3

Summary

This hands-on practical course covers the requirements for the application of specialised make-up and artificial hair for theatrical and media purposes. It covers every aspect of advanced make-up techniques for film and television work, as well as for stage, display and other media purposes.

Course units will include:

• Cutting and styling techniques for performers
• Avant-garde hair and make-up
• Creative make-up design for productions and industry demands
• Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps
• Special effects make-up
• Create, dress and fit facial postiche
• Body art for competition
• and 2 optional units.

All of the course units are interlinked, students create and design a range of total character looks combining different skills and techniques reflecting the media make-up industry.

The College secured a national first in 2015 through our involvement with Mustard TV. Our level 3 and 4 Media Make Up students are part of the production team doing the hair and make up for the presenters and guests. Through this involvement students have also had experience with the BBC and events filmed at Epic Studios.

Students use the MAC range of cosmetics and Louise Young make up brushes and all of our tutors are highly qualified with excellent industry experience and all work hard to ensure you benefit from this wealth of knowledge.

We work with internationally recognised make-up artists such as Louise Young who provides tutorials and make up lessons. Other industry experts such as Paintopia, an international body painting festival, regularly come in and offer their expertise on new techniques and products as well as on industry experience.