make-up and special effects

The make-up and special effects course is extremely hands-on. The projects you will undertake during the year include making zombie faces, cut-off fingers, wounds and a full body suit or full body painting project. Your final projects will be shown during the Golden Oak awards ceremony at the end of the year.

‍During your time with us, you will be taught all aspects of make-up and special effects, from fashion make-up to stage and film make-up. You will also be exposed to various hairstyling techniques to suit your make-up themes.

This is an extremely practical course that will provide you with the knowledge to pursue an active career in make-up design.The programme will equip graduates to enter this highly competitive industry with the theoretical and practical skills needed to open up career paths and job opportunities. The course emphasis is placed on conceptualisation and innovation.

Have a look at what our students say about this course:

Get ready to let your creativity run wild and explore endless possibilities with our make-up and special effects course. Picture yourself diving headfirst into a world where you're not just applying makeup, but transforming actors and models into a whole spectrum of characters, from fantastical creatures to extraterrestrial beings.

We're talking about immersing yourself in the worlds of film, TV, theatre, photography and fashion, where every brushstroke is a step closer to unlocking your full potential. Whether you're perfecting the art of beauty makeup or sculpting intricate 3D prosthetics, our curriculum has you covered from every angle. And hey, who said creating third-degree burns or zombie apocalypse survivors would be easy? But with our specialised special effects practice, you will be tackling those challenges head-on, turning them into opportunities to showcase your creativity like never
before.

And let's not forget about the soft skills – teamwork, communication, problem-solving – because in this industry, they're just as important as mastering your craft. Plus, with our professional development initiatives and real-world practical hours outside the classroom, you will be primed and ready to carve your own path, whether as a make-up maestro or a future entrepreneur. So, if you're ready to let your imagination soar, come and join us on this epic journey where the sky's the limit.

If you're interested in studying Make-up and Special Effects, here are some jobs in the industry you may be interested in:

• Make-up artist for fashion houses and magazines
• Freelance styling for TV, film and theatre
• Freelance make-up artist
• Make-up artist for cosmetic companies
• And many more