Period and Theatrical Make-Up

Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.

There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below

In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.

By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.

Tuition Fee €400

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Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.

Programme Description:
• To enable the learner to understand the principles of make-up artistry and Make-up design relevant to period, character and theatrical styles of make-up for Film, Television and Theatre
• To enable the learner to become proficient at researching information regarding Character design, Period make up and Theatrical styles of make-up
• To enable the learner to understand the correct use of all the relevant products and tools with regard to Period, Character and Theatrical make-up
• To enable the learner to become proficient at designing and applying a range of Period, Modified Period, Character and Theatrical styles of make-up suitable for Film, Television and Theatre
• To enable the learner to become proficient at applying a range of make up styles to male, female and child actors
• To enable the learner to acquire a knowledge of the basic team structures, department structures and employment opportunities for a make-up artist within the theatre industry and to outline the importance of maintaining good professional relationships with both colleagues and artistes and suppliers
• To assist the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Period and Theatrical Make-up through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning

5N4632

Accreditation QQI Level 5 Period and Theatrical Make-up 5N4632

Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344