The Complete Makeup Artist Short Course
Course description
Course overview
On the Complete Makeup Artist Short Course, you will learn the professional skills required to become a skilled and creative make-up artist in the fast-paced world of fashion image-making. This industry focused, professional short course covers all aspects of makeup and has been designed for aspiring makeup artists who wish to gain the skills and confidence to pursue a career in the industry.
Across 2 weeks, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of makeup application such as skincare, hygiene and preparation, as well as the histories and theories behind makeup and how to create varying looks; from editorial and couture makeup to special effects, body painting and HD makeup.
In addition to practicing your new skills, you'll record your work and build a portfolio during a studio photoshoot with a professional photographer and hair stylist - allowing you to demonstrate the skills learnt during the course and put them into practice. Alongside the course tutors, a teaching assistant will support your learning, and we will create a Facebook group for you to network with each other throughout.
Previous students have forged successful careers in the makeup industry and gone on to assist on teams for some of the biggest makeup artists in the world, including Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury for fashion week, and have been signed to various make up agencies in London. As this is a small group of students, there will be plenty of opportunity for one-to-one tutor advice on careers in the industry. You will also receive your own full set of brushes and a MAC Cosmetics makeup starter kit.
Payment plans
The Complete Makeup Artist Short Course is eligible for a payment plan and must fit the following criteria to request:
The course start date must be at least 4 months away from booking
The course fee must be paid in full 4 weeks before course start date
A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is divided into 3 monthly payments, payable via Flywire. The course fee is GBP 4,450, 50% of this is due upon booking (GBP 2,225), followed by 3 monthly instalments of GBP 742 per month. Normal UAL Short Course T&Cs apply.
Contact ualshortcourses@arts.ac.uk for more information.
What do our students say?
""I would definitely recommend the course to anyone who is a complete beginner to makeup or even looking to refresh their skills; and especially to anyone looking to make a career change!"" - Katie
""Learning all the different variations of makeup was so much fun, also meeting like-minded individuals with whom I have remained pals. The confidence and new skill sets given me is the boost I really needed, and for that its priceless."" - Holly
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at those who are new to the world of makeup and is perfect for those considering a career change or building a new skillset and the Saturday format allows you to study alongside working.
The course is also suitable for those who have a little makeup experience but want to refine their skills and get some insider industry information.
Key information
Topics covered
- Skincare, hygiene and preparation
- Selection of bases and skin finishes
- Corrective makeup
- Natural beauty makeup
- Bridal makeup
- Trends in fashion and beauty
- Corrective colour theory
- False eyelashes
- Strong advertorial makeup accentuating cheek bones, lips and contouring
- Decades in makeup: show girls, silver screen sirens and supermodels
- Who's who in the industry
- Editorial makeup: working on set / assisting
- Couture and ready-to-wear catwalk makeup
- Beauty and fantasy imagery for promotional impact
- Blocking out eyebrows and facial adornment
- HD make-up for TV, film, music promotions and commercials
- Sustainable beauty, what it is and why it matters
Learning outcomes
- Have experience creating a wide range of makeup looks, from natural beauty through to creative editorial
- Understand the history of makeup and be able to referent specific period looks
- Have a photoshoot created with a professional team to start off their portfolio
- Have gained the skills and confidence to pursue a career in the industry
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Please bring the following materials to class:
- Your own mascara
- Makeup remover/cleanser, and moisturiser (as you will be expected to practise on each other)
- Headband
- Cotton buds
- Cotton pads
- Makeup wipes
- Tissues
- Pencil sharpener
- Scissors
- Masking tape
- Glycerine soap
- Glue stick
- Notepad and pen
Please note: students are advised to remove any permanent eyelash extensions before the course starts, to ensure they are able to complete full makeup looks.
Provided materials:
A MAC Studio Kit 1 starter makeup kit and a high quality 12-piece Bdellium brush set is included in the course fee. The starter kit includes:
- 2 correct and conceal palette - light, dark
- 3 face and body foundation 50ml c2, c6, n9
- 4 studio fix fluid - nc15, nw25, nc44, nw48
- 1 prep and prime finishing powder (loose)
- 1 single pro palette case
- 3 pro palette blushers - Raizin, Blushbaby, Sunbasque
- 1 sculpting powder - sculpt
- Eye shadow x9: Burgundy
- Eye shadow x9: Semi Sweet
- Eye pencil - Feline, Coffee
- 1 fluidline - Blacktrack
- 1 mascara - Haute and Naughty
- 2 eye brow pencils - Stud, Fling
- 1 chromagraphic pencil - White
- 3 lipsticks - Brave, Russian Red, Diva
- 2 lip pencils Cherry, Spice, Nightmoth
- Lip glass - Clear
Kit contents may vary due to trends and availability.
Tutor
Crystabel Riley
Crystabel Riley is involved in a continuous and evolving search for a Green make up practice. After studying editorial make-up at London College of Fashion, Crystabel assisted make-up artists such as Alex Box and Lucy Wearing. Following this, she developed her own career within the music industry, gaining international experience in the US and Europe working with artists such as Eliza Doolittle, One Direction, and Jared Leto, show teams in London and Paris, and with photographers such as Jürgen Teller and Ben Toms.
Lucy Wearing
Lucy Wearing is a British make-up artist represented by A-Frame agency, series consultant for BBC series GLOW UP, creative director and educator. Her approach to make-up is grounded in fine art which she studied at Liverpool John Moores. Interested in the cultural and historical aesthetic of beauty Lucy investigated the history of beauty and religion from the 15th century to date for her radio documentary for the BBC World Service “Making Faces”.
In 2017 Lucy first went to Za'atari refugee camp Jordan to set up the on going project; Beauty co-op for the women of Za’atari with Helen Storey, London College of Fashion and UNHCR. Lucy has written and directed many short, under graduate and bespoke courses including international project delivery and assessments for London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London and is currently an Associate Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Photography and BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Fashion.
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