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Level 3 Makeup Artistry Course in Pontefract

CostFREE
Duration5 months
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 Pontefract. Classes run at Nail Flairs Training Academy, part-time during the day over around five months. An Advanced Learner Loan can fund the course for eligible learners, with registration and kit costs included.

The course covers applying makeup, fashion and photographic makeup, media makeup, camouflage makeup, and promoting products and services. An airbrush makeup unit is also available. You'll build the practical skills to work in a commercial salon, on a retail concession, or independently as a mobile or home-based artist.

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

Who this course is for

This diploma will prepare you for a career as a make-up artist. The diploma includes: applying make-up, instruction on make-up, fashion and photographic make-up, media make-up, camouflage make-up and promoting products and services, We also offer airbrush make-up as an extra unit. Completion of this diploma can lead to: working in a commercial beauty salon, retail concession, working independently/self-employed/mobile/home-based. You could also apply to university to study further media make-up.

Entry requirements

All learners will undertake basic initial assessment in English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll apply a range of makeup looks, from everyday to high fashion.
  • You'll work with fashion and photographic makeup techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in media makeup for screen and stage.
  • You'll practise camouflage makeup to cover skin conditions and scarring.
  • You'll learn how to promote and retail beauty products and services.
  • You'll explore airbrush makeup application as an additional unit.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at Nail Flairs Training Academy. Assessment is based on practical demonstration and portfolio evidence of your work. You'll complete an initial assessment in English and maths before you start, so the course can be planned around your needs.

What you will need to bring

Registration and kit costs are included in the course. Nail Flairs Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Make-up artist, working on fashion shoots, film sets, or editorial projects.
  • Bridal makeup artist, providing makeup for weddings and special occasions.
  • Media makeup artist, working in television, theatre, or film production.
  • Beauty salon makeup specialist, working within a commercial salon environment.
  • Mobile makeup artist, working independently from clients' homes or locations.
  • Retail beauty consultant, advising customers and demonstrating products at a concession.

What you could study next

  • A degree or higher diploma in media makeup or special effects makeup, for those wanting to work in film or television at a higher level.
  • A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in education and training, if you'd like to teach makeup artistry.
  • A business or self-employment course, useful if you plan to work as a freelance or mobile artist.
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