1. Make-up designer
Training and qualifications:All Make-up and Hair Artists should have achieved
at least a Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent in Media Make-up, and
a level 2-3 NVQ in Hairdressing or the equivalent of two years’ experience. As it
is essential that all Make-up and Hair Artists keep up to date with new
methods and materials further qualifications and additional skills may be
acquired by attending specialist, industry approved short courses. Experience
of working in a salon, theatre, or wig makers is also advantageous. At all
levels, personality and the right attitude are extremely important. A full EU
driving licence is essential.
Key Skills include:Hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving, straightening,
non permanent colouring, setting, applying extensions, braiding, shaving; wig
setting and dressing; and applying, dressing and applying facial hair;
•make-up skills including: straight corrective; ageing face, hands and neck;
contouring effects; and some specialised techniques such as creating tattoos
and body-painting;
•effective communication and diplomacy skills;
•excellent organisational skills;
•good presentation skills;
•ability to work effectively as part of a team;
•ability to work under pressure to external and departmental deadlines;
•knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation
and procedures.
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2. A local course to take is situated in Bournemouth. This course is taken at the
Bournemouth arts university. This is a 3 year course that provides work
placements at the end of the first year and a range of trips throughout the
course.
http://aub.ac.uk/all/full-time/undergraduate/ba/ba-make-up-for-mediaperformance/