Make Up for Fashion and Media

This one year 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 5M5265
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