Make-Up for Fashion & Media

Course details

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a maku-up artist in the Fashion, Media and Film Industry. This course combines the range of practical skills and theoretical subjects necessary to enable students to specialise in this field. Workshops in various industry related skills will be incorporated into the course. Students will supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.

Awarding Body:

Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC)/QQI - Make-up Artistry Award Level 5

Career Opportunities:

Make-up Artist in the Fashion, Theatre, Film and TV Industries, Private Make-up Consultant, Cosmetic Consultant/Counter Make-up Artist, Consultant Make-up Artist for Cosmetic Houses.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in Art would be an advantage & students should have an artistic flair. Mature students may be granted exemptions. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:

Practical

• Skin Analysis & Cleansing
• Basic Make-up
• Period Make-up
• Special Casualty Effects
• Film, TV & Theatrical Make-up
• Fashion Make-up: Catwalk, Photographic
• Facial Hair Making (Postiche) - Application and Dressing
• Male Grooming (inc. Shaving)
• Ageing & Bald Caps
• Design Skills

Theory 

• Industry/Set Ethics(Film)
• Special Casualty Effects
• Script Breakdown: Budgeting & Continuity
• Anatomy: Head & Skin
• Research on: Period Make-up & Fashion Make-up
• Skin & Cosmetic Studies