Fashion, Theatre & Media Make Up Part time
The Fashion Theatre and Media Make Up course is exclusively tailored to cover every aspect of Fashion, Theatre, TV, Film and Special Effects Make Up. The addition of the Special Effects module provides you with the ability to work in specialised areas of theatre, TV, and film.
This course provides tuition in creating fantasy characters using crepe hair application, construction and application of bald caps, blocking out of eyebrows, wigs, costumes and prosthetics.
During this part time Make Up course Portobello Institute recreate a variety of settings to allow you to experience to real world of a Make Up Artist on a fashion shoot. We give you extra support and guidance in preparing your Portfolio to ensure your work is displayed to the highest standards. This course is designed for those wishing to pursue a professional career as a make up artist. There are both practical and theory elements to this course.
Qualifications gained
- ITEC Diploma in Fashion Theatre and Media Make Up
Entry requirement
Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.
Course structure
The course is delivered 2 evenings per week over 32 weeks.
Course content modules
- Facial Make Up
During the foundation module of makeup artist you will study the skin, including care, maintenance, conditions and treatments. You will learn about corrective camouflage, skin tones including contour and lighting, you will also cover basic lighting techniques. - Fashion Theatre & Media Make Up
This course exclusively tailored to cover every aspect of Fashion, Theatre, TV and Film. You will create makeup looks for catalogue, portrait, catwalk & black and white. You will also create make up looks for the theatre to include highlighting & shading, waterproofing & body make up. To prepare you to work as a makeup artist in TV & Film you will learn costume & coordinating makeup & hair, period make up, false hair, production & script requirements. - Special Effects Make Up
The addition of the special effects module provides the student with the ability to work in specialised areas of Theatre, TV & Film. This course provides tuition in creating fantasy characters using crepe hair application, construction and application of bald caps, blocking out of eyebrows, wigs costumes and prosthetics. In addition, this module will develop your fashion eye, allowing you to design cutting edge fashion looks for catwalk and editorial work-with ease & confidence. - Portfolio Presentation
As a Make Up Artist your portfolio is the tool that will sell your skills to a potential employer. It is very important that your portfolio is presented in a professional yet original manner. Portobello Institute will assist and guide you through the techniques required to prepare a portfolio to the highest standard.
Student Kit
Students have a choice between the MAC Kit @ £318 approx + €22 approx for small Sunara Kit that compliments the MAC Kit. OR a Sunaura Kit @ €252 approx. Students are also required to purchase a Special Effects Make-Up kit @ €186 approx. Brush Kit (Sunarua) approx €76 also required. Students are required to purchase their own make-up kit directly from the supplier. Please contact us for supplier details. Please allow approx 10 working days for delivery of MAC kits and approx 5 working days for Sunaura Kits.
Booking
Course Cost: €2486
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| Course Code | Location | Info | |
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| EIFMUJN12 | Portobello Institute, Dublin 1 |
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Additional Course Costs
Please read Course Payment Information for full details as to when you will make these additional course payments.Exam Fees:
- GPB£190
Materials:
- Approx €328 Make Up Kit
- €180 Special FX Kit





















