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Cavan Institute

Make-up Artistry

5M5265

Make-up Artistry

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of industries, including theatre, film and television and on a range of media productions, including editorials and high fashion (catwalk). Graduates of this course in Make-up Artistry can expect to find employment with international cosmetic companies, as cosmetic consultants/make-up artists and cosmetic counter managers.

Progression

With a QQI award, graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

Course Fees

€200

Course Content

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Make-up Artistry 

ITEC Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up



  • Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice                                    

  • Period and Theatrical Make-up                                               

  • Specialised Make-up Effects                                                   

  • Personal Effectiveness                                                               

  • Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make-up

  • Fashion and Media Make-up

  • Postiche

  • Work Experience

About This Course

This course covers all aspect of make-up artistry, including fashion, theatre, TV, film and special effects make-up. It combines the technical skills and artistic elements required of a make-up artist with a focus on fashion co-ordination, hair styles and special effects. This make-up artistry course covers the skills required to perform effective make-up techniques suitable for various professional media, theatre and stage productions. As part of this course in Make-up Artistry, students create make-up looks for fashion shows, magazine shoots and theatrical performances and in the process develop a comprehensive portfolio featuring a range of different looks.

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