Media Makeup

About our Media Makeup programmes

If you have ambitions to enter the media makeup sector in film, theatre, or television, our programmes are for you. You’ll need practical ability, a knowledge of fashion and beauty trends, and a passion to work hard and succeed.

Our programmes cover the essentials of client care and consultation, we will also develop your skills in specialist areas such as dressing and styling hair, making and applying prosthetics, designing and making body art, and applying quality make-up for fashion photography, TV, film and theatre.

Specific special effect techniques will be explored, including cosmetic camouflage, airbrushing and casualty make-up application.

Throughout your time with us, you will develop an extensive range of creative theory and practical expertise as you gain skills in independent study, teamwork, research and planning.

Students also have the opportunity to work in our industry-standard salons at our campuses, take part in exciting on-location shoots and performances, and undertake work-based projects with leading industry employers.

What is a career pathway?

Education takes time and money. By giving you a clear view of what qualifications you need to get the job and the salary that you want, we take the stress out of learning.

Our career pathway maps show you the entry requirements for each qualification and how long they take to achieve. With each new qualification, you have the option to continue studying at the next level or explore your employment options with a guide to the jobs and salaries you can expect at that stage. Each step of the way, our career advisors are there to help you make the right choice for you.

By focusing on your future employability and opportunities, we hope to inspire in you the drive to succeed and make the most of your investment in education. 95% of students that completed a course with us progressed directly into employment or onto higher-level learning such as a higher-level course, apprenticeship or university study.*
*AL destination data for 16-19 year olds

While the right qualifications can get you a job interview, it’s the attributes that we teach alongside your chosen programme that will get you the job. Click here to find out more about our Attributes and Learning Philosophy.

What could my future job look like?

Here are some examples of roles:

• Freelance media make-up artist
• Make-up artist specialist in the theatre industry
• Skin camouflage specialist

The Media Makeup industry

A profession in makeup combines techniques from film and television with the conceptual artistry and commercial awareness of fashion and beauty makeup.

Hair and media makeup involves working with clients to discuss their requirements and advising them with creative ideas and solutions.

Skills include applying make-up, body art, prosthetic pieces, hair styling, and client care. Professions include makeup artists and session stylists, as well as hair and makeup specialists for film, TV, theatre and special effects.

search our hair and make-up artistry programmes

Industry partnerships

Our courses are run in partnership with companies such as:

• MAC
• Neill's materials
• NYX Professional Makeup
• Bobbi Brown
• Sienna
• KRYOLAN Professional Makeup

We have also partnered with a number of local fashion shows.