Make-up Artistry

Course Code: CI06MU
Course Level: 5
QQI Level 5 Award Title: Make-Up Artistry
QQI Award Letters: 5M5265
Course Duration: 1 Year

Course Student Kits and Uniform Information

Course Description

This course offers a professional qualification for those who wish to qualify as a professional make-up artist. It covers all aspect of make-up artistry, including fashion, theatre, TV, film and special effects make-up. It combines the technical skills and artistic elements required of a make-up artist with a focus on fashion co-ordination, hair styles and special effects. This course covers the skills required to perform effective make-up techniques suitable for various professional media, theatre and stage productions. As part of this course, students create make-up looks for fashion shows, magazine shoots and theatrical performances and in the process develop a comprehensive portfolio featuring a range of different looks.

Course Content

Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice
Fashion and Media Make-up

Specialised Make-up Effects

Communications

Work Experience

Skin care and Eye Treatments and Make-up

Period and Theatrical Make-up
Postiche
Teamworking

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of industries including theatre, film, television and on a range of media productions including editorials and high fashion (catwalk). Graduates of this course can expect to find employment with international cosmetic companies, as cosmetic consultants/make-up artists and cosmetic counter managers.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Additional Requirements

Students must purchase a professional kit for this course.