Make - Up for Fashion & Media
This one year course is an intensive course designed for students who wish to pursue a career as a Make-Up Artist. This course combines the range of practical skills and theoretical subjects necessary to enable students to specialise in this field to include working on but not limited to Films, TV Programmes/Dramas, Commercials, Music Videos, Fashion shoots, Retail make- up Artists and as private freelance Make-Up Artists. Various Industry related Workshops will be incorporated into the course with Make-up Artists who actively working in the Make-up and Hair Industry. Students will design and create various looks for each module which will be part of the required assignments. Students will supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. A proven ability in Art would be an advantage & students should have an artistic flair. Mature students may be granted exemptions. All entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities:
Make-up Artist in the Fashion, Theatre, Film and TV Industries, Private Make-up Consultant, Cosmetic Consultant/Counter Make-up Artist, Consultant Make-up Artist for Cosmetic Houses.
Graduates from this course are currently working in the Media Industry on projects past and present such as The vikings, Into the Badlands, The Man who Invented Christmas and Ripper Street to name but a few. Crumlin College Graduates are also currently working for companies such as INGLOT Cosmetics, MAC, Benifit, Urban Decay, Aveda and on various make-up counters in Brown Thomas, Debenhams, Arnotts and in other leading stores.
Students who successfully complete this course have the opportunity to progress on to other courses within the college which would complement their skill set such as Hairdressing, Beauty and Retail Sales year 2, Beauty Therapy or onto other level 6 awards in their chosen vocational area.
Further information
Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.
The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.
International Students who can access our Courses:
1. EU citizens
2. Stamp 4 holders.
3. Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work are entitled to access VTOS programmes
4. Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme
Yes
There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge is payable & where applicable, membership & exam fees. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.
Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
Subjects:
Practical Make-Up Artistry:
Fashion and Media Make-Up (5N4627)
Specialised make-up effects (5N4634)
Postiche (5N4633)
Period and theatrical Make-Up (5N4632)
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design (5N0755)
Make-Up Artists Skin and Cosmetic Studies (5N5480)
Communications (5N0690)
Personal Professional Development (5N2985)
Practical Subjects:
Film (Screen), TV, Fashion, Entertainment and Stage Make-up to include:
Basic Make-up/Corrective Make-up - For Screen/Print
Male Grooming/Makeup (inc. Shaving) - For Screen/Print
Fashion Make-Up: Catwalk, Photographic & personal Make-up Artist
Period Research and Makeup - For stage and Screen
Aging - For Stage and Screen
Developing and Designing Characters- For stage and Screen
Sculpting and Silicone Mould Making (for prosthetics)
Special Casualty Effects & Prosthetics - For Stage and Screen
Bald Cap Making and Application - For Stage and Screen
Facial Hair Making - Postiche (hand knotted facial hair pieces) - Application and Dressing - For Stage and Screen
Facial hair laying on- For stage and Screen
Camouflage Make-Up
Airbrushing
Design Skills- Art and Design
Skin and Cosmetic Studies relevant to Make-Up Artistry including Skin and Eye Treatments
Theory:
Industry/Set Ethics (Film, TV & Fashion)
Crew/Department structures
Working in Film, TV, Fashion, and Retail
Special Casualty Effects research
Period and Theatrical Research
Fashion Industry Research
Design
Art - Colour Theory, Lighting and Film.
Script Breakdown: Budgeting & Continuity
Product Knowledge
Anatomy: Head & Skin
Skin & Cosmetic Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Workshops:
All Make-Up and Hair lecturers on this course are currently working in industry. This is a great opportunity for students to meet real-life industry experts, learn from their extensive experience and meet their prospective employers.
Workshops in various areas of industry will also be held throughout the year. These are in addition to all of the above-listed core subjects. These workshops are subject to change depending on industry availability to include:
Lace Film wigs: Period film research pertaining to hair, lace wig care, dressing, and application. Period hairstyles
Red Carpet, High Fashion hairstyle workshops Various High fashion Industry expert workshops (in addition to fashion make up class)
Film Tattoos - (in addition to class)
Laying on Hair (Italian method) - In addition to Postiche class
Various film workshops with industry experts
All products and techniques are up to date and currently used in the Film Industry. All Make-Up tutors are actively working in the Film and entertainment industries.
5M5265 - Make-Up Artistry.
Awarding Body: QQI - Make-up Artistry Award Level 5 5M5265.
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie