Makeup for Television, Film, Stage, and Theatre

Module Description

In this module, students will learn about fantasy and theatre makeup, stimulating their creative and innovative abilities. Learners will familiarise themselves with the makeup required for different characters in television, film, stage, and theatre, such as:

• Makeup of dames in pantos;
• Drag queen makeup for shows;
• The makeup used to transfer males into females or females into males, and;
• The makeup used to create fantasy characters for photoshoots, shows, or the stage.

In addition, students will learn how to apply artificial facial hair (moustache and beard), as well as acquiring the skill of putting on wigs and the application of sequins and glitters.

Furthermore, learners will be shown how the body can be used as a canvas for body-painting, exposing them, in this manner, to the required shading and stencilling techniques using appropriate makeup products.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course will possess:

• A qualification at MQF Level 4 (VTCT/MCAST/ITEC/CIBTAC qualification in Beauty Therapy or Makeup or one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject) and English Language at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).

In the case of students who do not possess all the formal required academic qualifications, then the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process could be applied such that if evidence of equivalent learning is found then the applicant could still be accepted on the course. Such RPL process will subject applicants to an interview held with a board of experts within the field, chosen specifically by IDEA College, so as to verify their experiences and prior learning.

*Students whose first language is not English and do not possess an ‘O’ level pass in English Language will be required to demonstrate English language capability at IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent.

Target Audience

This programme targets:

• Qualified beauty therapists seeking to advance their basic makeup skills.
• Makeup artists who mainly do bridal makeup to advance and improve their makeup skills in all areas of makeup.
• Individuals who would like a career in makeup artistry and would like to gain solid knowledge and skills relating to professional makeup artistry in all the different fields in the industry.

Career Paths

Professional Makeup Artists can be self-employed or employed within different organisations. The roles and responsibilities vary depending on the industry’s structure.

This programme will prove to be useful in entities such as the following:

• The film industry
• TV and media industry
• Fashion shows
• Photography/Fashion Photoshoots/Media print industry
• Theatre/Stage/Drama Productions
• Music Videos
• Makeup Counter Sales Consultants
• Makeup Brand Executives/Representatives
• Makeup Brand Managers
• Makeup artists in Beauty Salons & Spas
• Self-employed makeup artists for bridal, graduations, special occassions, etc.

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:

• Evening classes for part-time courses.
• Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
• Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
• Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.