Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Have you a confident out-going personality with a creative flair? Do you have an eye for colour? Want a career that you are passionate about? Do you want to be a trend setter for make-up looks? Make-Up Artistry is a rapidly developing profession. The upsurge in retail sales, and the growing media and entertainment industries present exciting career opportunities for motivated individuals. With these internationally recognised qualifications, you will be well placed to take advantage of emerging opportunities and launch your career as a professional make-up artist.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Fashion and Photography Make-Up
Make-Up Charts
Make-Up Techniques
Media Make-Up
High Definition Make-Up
Special Effects
Airbrush
Body Paint
Skin and Eye Treatments
Lash and Brow Enhancements
Retail Selling
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Freelance Make-Up Artistry
- Cosmetic Sales
- TV, Film & Theatre
