ITEC Level 3 Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-up Diploma

This make up course is the ultimate if you are seeking a career as a make up artist. This ITEC Level 3 Diploma is nationally recognised and accepted as having an exceptionally high industry standard in all areas of TV, film and fashion and media.

This course will train you to an extremely high quality standard in all aspects of make-up application and professional techniques for photographic, fashion, TV, film, theatre, media make-up and hair – business skills are included. You will leave knowing how to work in a professional environment e.g. working within time limits and budgets, continuity from scene to scene, understanding story boards.

On completing our course you can go on to work in cinema, fashion, television, commercials, corporate films, music videos, theatre, opera and much more.

Maximum 10 in the class

Courses start in May and September.

Weekend course (every other Sunday 10-4pm) starting May 2012 for 2 years

Weekend course (every other Saturday & Sunday 10-4pm) starting May 2012 for 1 year

Please scroll down for specific dates

 You will learn: Anatomy of the face and neck, make-up plans, colour wheel, photographic: colour, black and white, fashion make-up and make-up designs, advanced techniques, shading, colouring, photographic lighting, hair design, HD TV, film, using a script, also prosthetics, latex, using wigs and hair pieces, historical make-up and Special Effects Make-up including: bruises, open wounds, death looks, frostbite, bullet wounds…. the list is endless. Students will also leave this course with a completed Portfolio of at least 30 case studies to showcase their artistic flair and talents (more specific details given below)

 Entry requirements: An excellent standard of English (GCSE or equivalent) is required. Students must be aged 16 or over on commencing the course. It is an ideal training ground whether you are inexperienced or experienced and is open to all. 

 Our course fees include:

• Make up and special effects kit  (worth over £1200 full of Charles Fox and other top professional brands)
• Professional brush set
• Course notes
• Use of college equipment and accessories in class
• Portfolio
• Studio time with a professional photographer for you to add to your portfolio
• Workshops with specialists
• All exams – practical and theory 
• Tabbard to protect your clothes

 Content of course

• Anatomy & Physiology of the Face, Head and Neck
• Skin care/ types/ conditions and analysis
• Contra indications to make up
• Make up plans and colour wheels
• Make up techniques
• Lighting effects and Principles of Colour
• Researching and working to a script
• Understand Face, Lip and Eye Corrections for Fashion
• Understand and demonstration the application and removal of make up, prosthetics, false hair and latex
• Understand and demonstrate airbrushing
• Historical period make up and hair styling
• Theatrical and character make up
• Case studies
• Health and hygiene
• Professional Conduct and Business

Please note that students are required to have their own camera as part of their course is to take pictures & progressive shots. 

Dates and fees

£5700 all inclusive of professional kit, exam fees and professional photo shoots.

Pay in full before the course start date and receive £570 OFF (10%) or pay in interest free instalments

Starting 2012 May 14th – July 29th

Monday- Friday 9.30-3.30pm 

• May 14,15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31

• June 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29

• July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25

Practical exam Sunday July 29th

2012 WEEKEND course. Every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm

1 year part time course starting May 13th

Practical exam May 2013

2012 SUNDAY course. Every other Sunday 10-4pm

2 year part time course starting May 13th

Practical exam May 2014

2012 September 18th-May 26th 

Tuesday & Wednesday  9.30-3.30pm

• September 18, 19, 25, 26 

• October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 

• November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

• December 4, 5, 11, 12

• January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

• February 5, 6, 12, 13

• March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

• April 16, 17, 23, 24, 30

• May 7, 8, 14, 15

• Practical exam Sunday May 26th

To pay in interest free instalments;

£570 deposit is required to secure your place.

A further £570 is due 4 weeks before the start date 

 A further £570 due on your first day 

 The remainder  £3990 can be spread monthly throughout the length of the course. All fees must be paid in FULL before the exam date otherwise you will not be able to take either theory or practical examinations.

More information and specific details on this course

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