Diploma in Theatrical & Media Make Up

Course details

Introduction

Theatrical & Media Makeup Artistry is a rapidly developing profession. The continuing expansion of both the media and entertainment industries present increasing career opportunities while new demands challenge the profession to high levels of creativity and expertise.

Career Opportunities

Make-up artistry career opportunities exist in the fields of cosmetic sales, film, television, photography, theatre, fashion and the print-media. Graduates work as professional make-up and special-effects artists. Freelance or contract employment in media productions and presentations is common.

Graduates are also qualified in skin treatments which they can offer on a fixed employment basis in salons. The work is varied, interesting and rewarding.

Course Structure

This course covers the skills required to perform effective make-up techniques suitable for various professional media, fashion, retail, theatre and stage productions.

In order to demonstrate competence in make-up techniques, students produce a portfolio of work covering a wide range of topics. This portfolio is developed throughout the course with guidance from tutors.

The course also includes a module on Skin Treatments which will allow students to acquire professional skills in the manual facial elements of beauty therapy, including eyelash and brow tinting.

Learners are prepared for the following:

• ITEC Diploma in Fashion and Specialised Make-Up
• ITEC Certificate of Skin and Eye Treatment
• ITEC Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
• QQI Retail Selling (Level 5 Component Award)

Core Elements

• Make-Up
• Make Up Plan/Work Sheet
• Make-Up Techniques
• Media Make-Up
• Fashion and Photography Make-Up
• Theatrical Make-Up
• 3 Dimensional Make-Up
• High Definition Make-Up
• Special Effects
• Fantasy Make-Up

Support Elements

• Industry Training Courses
• Prosthetics
• Skin Care
• Study Skills
• Career Advice and CV Preparation

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/LCA

• Applicants should have achieved five passes on ordinary level. LCA applicants should submit details of credits awarded.

Others including Mature Students

• Applicants without the entry requirements are welcome and will be assessed individually.

Qualified therapists are granted exemptions from subjects already certified.