Courses
1 Day Introduction to Media Make Up Certificate
Cost - £140
This course is suitable for beginners who would like to access our Fashion/Editorial Courses. You will be taught how to apply the perfect base make up for camera and covers hygiene/safety, choosing & applying the correct foundation/concealer/powder. Face shapes, shading and highlighting.
This course is held on regular saturdays and sundays throughout the year.
2 Day Fashion/Editorial Make Up Certificate
Cost - £455
Covering classic fashion/editorial looks on day 1, progressing to dramatic and creative looks on day 2. This course is suitable for those that have previous make up experience/training or have completed our 1 Day Introduction to Media Make Up Certificate.
This course can also be accessed on weekends.
5 Day Session Stylist Hair Certificate
Cost - £780
For beginners or make up artists needing a refresher on the latest styles. You will be taught everything from simple styles to the most up to date and creative/avant garde styles seen in magazines and on the catwalk by our team of highly experienced tutors.
4 Week Media Make Up Course
Cost: £3,400
This course covers all the make up skills you need to become a professional make up artist including bridal, HD airbrushing, period make up and fashion/editorial. Portfolio days are organised at the end of your course and a cd of your work will be given to you. You will be encouraged to design your own looks and work to a brief. Our courses are all practical so be prepared to pick up your brushes on the first day and dive in!
This course includes make up kit and brush set.
3 Week Media Hair Course
Cost: £2,500
Make up artists will find it very difficult to get work without hair training as virtually all jobs will require them to provide this service. The course covers basic hair cutting/trimming, media styling, barbering, bridal, fashion/editorial and fashion period.
Bridal Make Up- 2 Days
Cost: £495
This 2 day course is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in freelance bridal make up. You will learn how to apply a perfect natural make up, camouflage techniques and how to create the latest bridal looks and trends. Information and advice on advertising, marketing and fees is included to help get your business up and running.
HD Airbrushing - 2 Days
Cost: £495
Now an essential skill of the make up artist. An increasing number of make up designers will now only hire make up artists that have training in this area, making it one of the most important skills to have on your CV.
Bridal Hair & Make Up Combined – 1 Week
Cost: £850
Bridal make up as above. Hair styling includes blow drying, braiding, curling & waving, classic and creative hair-up styles.
This course comes with a set of brushes
Fashion/Editorial Make Up – 1 Week
Cost: £850
A truly inspirational course for make up artists wanting a refresher. Learn all the latest techniques and how to create looks from classic editorial to pure fantasy. You will be encouraged to push the boundaries and let your imagination take you to another level. Previous training and/or experience necessary.
Casualty FX – 4 Days
Cost: £795
Learn how to create bruises, bullet wounds, slit wrists, scars, ageing and other special effects for TV and film.
Courses may be studied on a part time evening basis for those who wish to study for a new career whilst still working. These courses are arranged according to demand. Contact the academy to register your interest.
All students must be over 18 years.
Shake Up Your Make Up Day
Cost: £250
Grab your make up bag and come and spend the day with our tutors who will teach you how to apply the perfect make up. Learn about what suits you, try out different products and create fabulous day and evening looks... look like a celebrity every day!
Keep in Touch
Occasionally students will get the opportunity to assist the tutors on professional shoots. We would also encourage all our students to continue to keep in touch after their course has ended, our doors are always open for help and advice. In addition to this, catch-up days will be organised throughout the year for all our ex students to exchange information, ideas or just to chat over a coffee.