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Level 3 Makeup Artistry Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration180 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Makeup Artistry Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Sheffield, during the day on a flexible timetable. Various funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances.

The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a make-up artist. You'll study skin analysis, colour theory, bridal and fashion make-up, special effects, and client consultation. Around 180 hours of study make up the full programme.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years and over and will support you to gain employment as a make-up artist, as the units contained in the qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this role.

Entry requirements

Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy or Make-up and/or a successful skills test and interview. You must be 16 or over to do this course via apprentice routes or 19 and over to complete this course via access to Advanced Learner Loans.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to analyse skin types and prepare the skin for make-up application.
  • You'll develop colour theory skills and how to apply them to different looks.
  • You'll practise bridal and occasion make-up techniques.
  • You'll study fashion and editorial make-up styles.
  • You'll learn special effects and creative make-up methods.
  • You'll develop client consultation and professional communication skills.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. Assessment combines practical observations, where your technique is assessed directly, with written assignments covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of work throughout the course. Entry is via a previous Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy or make-up, or through a skills test and interview.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Sheffield 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.
  • Fashion and editorial make-up artist, working on shoots and shows.
  • Film and TV make-up artist, applying make-up on set.
  • Freelance make-up artist, building your own client base.
  • Counter make-up artist, working for a beauty brand in retail.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to teach beauty or make-up skills.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy, to broaden your skills into skincare and treatments.
  • Specialist short courses in airbrush make-up, prosthetics, or special effects, to develop a niche area of practice.
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