Theatrical Makeup

Course summary

The course is a combination of course work and in-depth practical workshop sessions. You will explore production makeup requirements and purposes. Characteristics of makeup/hair and SPFX/prosthetics, whilst developing and refining skills/techniques. You will learn how to respond to production requirements and follow a professional brief. As well as contributing to the planning and production of a show. You will explore the responsibilities of different roles in relation to the makeup role. Considering the interrelationships of different roles. Undertaking a makeup role as part of a production team. Across the two-year program you will cover: - Health and safety, - Client care, -Introduction to make-up, - Introduction to Hair, - Special occasion Make-up & Hair, - Special effects including Prosthetics application, - Stage and character make-up, - Facial hair application, - Airbrush makeup, - Body art, - Creative makeup, - Final make-up Show, - Work experience.