Portobello Make Up Artistry (ITEC)

Course details

The Facial, Fashion and Photographic makeup course covers the ITEC syllabus for both the Level 2 Facial Make Up certificate and Level 3 Fashion and Photographic Make up certificate.(The ITEC Unit 10 Certificate in Make up is compulsory, The ITEC Certificate in Fashion & Photographic Makeup is optional )

There has been huge growth in the Irish entertainment and cosmetic industry increasing the employment opportunities of qualified and skilled make up artists. The cosmetic and film industry place high demands on make up artists and Portobello Institute's course provides you with the skills required for this exciting and challenging industry. This all embracing creative evening course is specifically designed to completely equip you with the necessary tools to work in all areas of Fashion, TV and Media Make Up. Your portfolio will prepare you for work in the retail and fashion arena - brands, catwalk, commercial and editorial.

Qualifications gained

• ITEC Level 2 Facial Make Up Certificate
• ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photography Makeup (Optional)
• Portobello Institute Diploma in Make Up Artistry

Entry requirement

• Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course content modules

Facial Make up - Unit 10

This is the foundation module of any Makeup Artistry course and is essential when trying to obtain work within the industry. The syllabus covers moodboard and face chart creation, client care and consultation, skin care to include cleanse, tone and moisturise, skin types and tones, characteristics and conditions, skin diseases and disorders, how to prep the skin for different types of makeup application, contour and highlight for each face, eye, lip and nose shape, lighting and colour theory and cosmetic science.

Looks include; 1) Day Makeup, 2) Evening Makeup, 3) Special Occasion Makeup, 4) Bridal Makeup 5)High Fashion and Photographic Makeup

• Fashion and Photographic Make up Certificate
• Business Awareness, Client Communication and Health and safety
• Unit 613 - Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon
• Unit 819 Working In The Beauty Related Industries
• Unit 821 Client Care and Communication In Beauty Related Industries
• Fashion, Photographic, TV/Film, Commercial, Editorial and Media Makeup - Unit 834 Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
• This syllabus includes the following;
• Anatomy and Physiology of the skin, muscles and bones of the head, neck and shoulders,
• Makeup through the decades,
• Makeup for men, children and mature skin,
• Makeup for stage and theatre productions, small and large auditoriums, Makeup for TV/Film, Makeup for catwalk, commercial and editorial use,
• Character design and creation, Creating design plans and working to a brief,
• Bald cap application, fitting and colouring
• The use, application, colouring and removal of basic sfx products
• Looks include;
• The history of 16th -20th century, 1920’s to 1990’s decade makeup
• Egyptian, Arabic, Bollywood, Oriental/Geisha, and Balletic makeup
• Fantasy and Fairytale makeups
• Makeup for editorial and commercial use
• Catwalk, High fashion and Avant Garde makeup,
• Makeup for colour and black and white photography.
• Basic sfx to include ageing of the face, hands and neck
• Bald cap characters
• Character design and creation