Make-Up Artistry - Fashion, Theatrical & SFX
The world of the professional Make-Up Artist offers many exciting national and international career options. Our Make-Up Artistry course will provide you with a range of professional skills and knowledge to help you launch your career.
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | City and Guilds |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 3 | City and Guilds |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate, or QQI L4 award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Make-up artist in the Fashion, Film and TV Industries
Freelance Make-Up Artist
Make-up Consultant
Skincare Consultant
Special-effects Make-up Artist
TV and Film Make-up Artist
Wedding and Events Make-up Artist
Eye Technician
Students who successfully complete this course have the opportunity to progress on to other courses within the college which would complement their skill set such as the Level 6 Advanced Makeup-up Artistry course, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy or onto other awards in their chosen vocational area.
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
This exciting course covers all aspects of professional Make-Up Artistry that includes Advanced High Fashion Make-Up, Make-Up for Theatre, TV and Film, Special Effects Make-up. You’ll learn Make-Up techniques, developing skills that respond to various contexts and briefs. You will use our professional purpose built facilities, and top-end products.
What Makes This Course Special
High-level professional skills training
Highly experienced make-up team
Real-work projects
Outstanding facilities
Detailed technical knowledge
Excellent progression routes and career options
Course Content
Airbrush Make-Up
Fashion & Photographic Make-Up
Media and Theatrical Make-up
Eye Treatments – Eyelash, Brow Tinting, Brow Shaping
Creative Hair
Special Effects Make-up and Moulage
Prosthetics & Bald Cap Application
Face and Body Paint
Camouflage Make-up
Certification
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical , Special Effects Hair and Media Make-up with Evolve 3003-74
This international award at UK Level 3 is a full award equivalent to an Irish Level 5 major award
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie