PLC Courses

Course details

This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in makeup and cosmetic application. Students are expected to have a good imagination and creative flair.

Entry Requirements;

Leaving Certificate or equivalent.Applicants without the entry requirements are welcome and will be assessed individually. Qualified therapists are granted exemptions from subjects already certified.

Main Areas of Study:

• Period and Theatrical Make-up
• Postiche
• Fashion and Media Make-Up
• Specialised Make-Up Effects
• Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-Up
• Communications
• Work Experience

Work As

This course offers a professional qualification for those who wish to qualify as a professional make-up artist for Fashion, Theatre, Television, Advertising, Film or in Special Effects. In addition graduates can work as cosmetic consultants/make up artists.

Work In

Graduates of this course have the option to work on a freelance basis or as employees in a variety of industries including theatres, Makeup Studios, on Film and TV sets etc and on a range of media productions including editorials and high fashion (catwalk). Alternatively graduates can expect to find employment with international cosmetic companies, as cosmetic consultants/makeup artists and cosmetic counter managers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Students will complete ten days placement in a suitable environment

COURSE CO-ORDINATOR

Ciara O’Sullivan

COURSE SPECIALIST

Ciara O’Sullivan
Nicola Welford

Ciara has trained in special effects make up and has worked as a producer and make up artist with London based film company Krown Films and has also worked on specialist make-up application with a number of drama groups.

Nicola has also trained in special effects make-up for the film industry. She is also a qualified teacher of Art and Graphic Design with extensive experience in the creative media industry.