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Level 2 Makeup Artist Course in Peterlee

Cost£1,389.50
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Makeup Artist Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Peterlee Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills you need to work in the make-up industry. You'll develop hands-on techniques in make-up artistry alongside English and maths to support your career. Entry requires a successful interview and trade test. A Level 1 hairdressing or beauty qualification is desirable, and school leavers typically need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry provides a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the make-up Industry. The qualification provides a real opportunity to gain work specific skills and knowledge within make-up artistry as well as studying English and maths that would benefit you in your progression opportunities and into employment. It will provide an opportunity to connect your technical learning with real-life work placement through the work experience element of your course. There will be other non-qualification activities which you will engage in whilst studying such as enrichment activities which might include the development of employability skills, problem solving techniques, communications and client/model care, which are really important when thinking about working in this industry.You will also receive personal tutorials which will provide opportunities to set meaningful targets for yourself and to carry out self-evaluation and reflection.

Entry requirements

Successful interview and trade test.Level 1 hairdressing or level 1 beauty qualifications are desirable.School leavers require four grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to apply a range of make-up looks for different occasions and clients.
  • You'll develop skin analysis skills to choose the right products and techniques.
  • You'll practise corrective and camouflage make-up application.
  • You'll learn bridal and occasion make-up techniques.
  • You'll study colour theory and how it applies to make-up artistry.
  • You'll develop client consultation and communication skills.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene in a salon environment.
  • You'll study English and maths to support your progression into employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom setting. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. You'll build a portfolio of your work throughout the course. English and maths are integrated into your study to support your overall development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Peterlee Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Make-up artist, working with clients for weddings, events, and photoshoots.
  • Bridal make-up artist, specialising in wedding-day looks.
  • Retail beauty consultant, advising customers and demonstrating products in store.
  • Film and TV make-up artist, working on productions after further training.
  • Freelance make-up artist, building your own client base independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry, to develop advanced skills and take on more specialist work such as media or theatrical make-up.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, broadening your skills across a wider range of beauty treatments.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, if you want to add complementary beauty skills alongside your make-up artistry Certificate.

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