Free Level 2 Art of Photographic Make-Up Course in Barnsley. Evening classes run at Barnsley College, so you can fit study around your week. Over 10 weeks, you'll develop practical skills in photographic make-up, covering different facial features, skin types, eye and lip shapes, and the lighting factors that affect make-up for the camera. You'll work with professional products, tools, and equipment throughout. The art of photographic make-up classes are part-time, making them manageable alongside other commitments.
Who this course is for
This Photographic Make-Up course is a qualification that has been designed to develop your practical skills in providing photographic make-up services.
You will learn about:
Make-up for different facial features, skin types, eye and lip shapes.
Make-up for different facial characteristics, glasses and contact lens wearers.
Lighting and other photographic make-up factors.
You will learn how to use professional make-up products, tools and equipment.
On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress onto Hair and Beauty courses. Studying Hair and Beauty at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Barber, Beauty Consultant, Hairstylist, Nail Technician, Salon Manager, Spa Therapist.
We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding lessons to allow you to achieve, succeed and progress into new and exciting destinations.
You will participate in enrichment industry week - an opportunity to 'try something new'. Professionals from Dermalogica, Wella and Steiner are invited in to college to demonstrate, train and inspire students.
You will take part in external competitions such as World Skills allowing exciting opportunities to compete nationally and internationally.
The annual Alternative Image hair and beauty show gives you a chance to work together with students to create a professional innovative production to showcase their skills.
Lots of our students participate in community volunteering events.
Entry requirements
You must have enthusiasm to learn in this subject.
What you will learn
You'll apply make-up techniques suited to different facial features, skin types, and eye and lip shapes.
You'll adapt make-up for clients with glasses or contact lenses.
You'll understand how lighting and other photographic factors affect make-up choices.
You'll use professional make-up products, tools, and equipment correctly.
You'll plan make-up looks with the requirements of photography in mind.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Barnsley College. Teaching covers both the theory behind photographic make-up and the practical application of techniques. Assessment is based on your practical work and demonstration of skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Make-up artist: working on photo shoots and editorial projects.
Photographic make-up artist: supporting photographers in studio or on location.
Bridal make-up artist: preparing clients for wedding photography.
Freelance make-up artist: working across events, portraits, and commercial shoots.
Beauty assistant: supporting senior artists in professional settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry (VTCT or similar): deepens your skills across a wider range of make-up disciplines, including media and special effects.
Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your offering into skincare and beauty treatments alongside make-up.
Freelance or self-employment training: business skills to support working independently as a make-up artist.
