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Free Level 3 Makeup Artistry Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Makeup Artistry Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Any Driver Nottingham, part-time during the day over 18 weeks. This course is funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.

The VTCT Diploma in Make-Up Artistry covers a wide range of professional techniques. You'll learn client consultation, fashion and photographic make-up, media make-up, camouflage make-up, and face and body art. Optional units include airbrush make-up, postiche styling, and Mendhi skin decoration.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry.

Who this course is for

The VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry will enable you to work as a professional make-up artist.

You will gain skills and knowledge in instructing clients on make-up application, media make-up including applying small ready-made prosthetic pieces, fashion and photographic make-up, camouflage make-up, face and body art.

You will also have the opportunity to gain skills in airbrush make-up, styling and fitting head and facial postiche (wigs and hairpieces) or Mendhi skin decoration.

Entry requirements

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll advise clients on make-up application and colour choices.
  • You'll apply fashion and photographic make-up for editorial and commercial looks.
  • You'll create media make-up, including applying small ready-made prosthetic pieces.
  • You'll use camouflage make-up techniques to cover skin conditions and scarring.
  • You'll design and apply face and body art.
  • You'll learn airbrush make-up application.
  • You'll style and fit head and facial postiche, including wigs and hairpieces.
  • You'll apply Mendhi skin decoration.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment is a mix of observed practical work and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work throughout the course to demonstrate your skills. A qualified assessor will observe and assess your technique during sessions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Any Driver Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Make-up artist, working on fashion shoots, weddings, and events.
  • Media make-up artist, working in TV, film, or theatre productions.
  • Bridal make-up artist, specialising in wedding and occasion make-up.
  • Body art artist, creating face and body designs for events and festivals.
  • Airbrush make-up technician, working in photography studios or on film sets.
  • Camouflage make-up specialist, supporting clients with skin conditions or scarring.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-Up, for learners wanting to specialise in advanced prosthetics and SFX.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up, broadening skills across hair and make-up for media work.
  • Self-employment and freelance business training, useful for building a client base as an independent make-up artist.
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