Course details

This course is designed for those interested in a career as a professional make-up artist in Fashion, Theatre, T.V. and Film. Learners may also pursue a career in a commercial retail and treatment setting such as large department stores that house specialist nail bars as well as make-up counters, both retailing products and providing day and night make-up looks. It provides the learner with the highest level of practical skills with an internationally recognised qualification.

Programme of Study

  • Diploma in Fashion Theatre & Media Make Up incorporating:
  • Special Effects – wounds, burns, cuts etc
  • Theatre/Character Make-up
  • High Fashion Make-Up
  • Make-up for TV & Film
  • Make up (unit 10)
  • Professionalism & Business Awareness
  • Diploma in Nail Technology incorporating:

Manicure & Pedicure (unit 11)

  • Diploma in Nail Art

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent
  • Leaving Certificate Applied with a merit profile
  • Full QQI Level 4 award with a merit profile
  • Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places are offered following a successful interview. Learners should be able to provide evidence of aptitude and ability to meet course requirements i.e. creative skills, experience of make-up would be an advantage.

Career Opportunities

  • Professional Make-up Artist
  • Nail Technician
  • Film and T.V. work
  • Make-up specialist with cosmetic company

Certification

ITEC Diplomas Level 5 equivalence on the NFQ in:

  • Fashion Theatre and Media Make-Up
  • Nail Technology
  • Nail Art
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Bray Institute of Further Education

Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at hontheirs level to those who are training for employment. 

They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jtheirney from Dublin City Centre. 

Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin. 

BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB).  

They offer a wide range of Further Education (PLC) ctheirses both full and part-time at the Institute.

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