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This Advanced Diploma in Creative Makeup Artistry incudes Conceptual, Avant Garde, Face and Body Painting, High Fashion, Photographic, Magazine Editorials, Runway, Theater and Performance Makeup, Industry Business and Social Media Management. Step-by-step building industry contacts to establish a strong and successful career. Taught by top, currently working Guest Makeup Artist.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Catwalk/Runway
This is an exciting area of the course. Here you find out what really goes on backstage and what goes into creating a catwalk show. You will have the opportunity to work on your creative skills and catwalk styles. This class will be taught by make-up artists with extensive big-named show experience in Paris, Milan, London, and New York.
Fashion Industry Knowledge
Understanding how the industry works and the requirements for fashion editorial makeup.
Commercial/Advertising
Differences in commercial and advertising makeup.
Period Makeup
Study makeup history from the 1920s-1980s, and how to relate these styles to modern fashion trends.
Body Painting
Learn about body paints and their uses from a makeup artist with extensive body painting experience.
Stencils/Tattoo
Creative stencilling and tattooing techniques taught by an experienced makeup artist.
Glitters
Application techniques for using glitters.
Working with Textures
Adding creative textures to makeup for extra impact.
Avant-Garde
This section will explore your creative side & learn how to add experimental influence to your work.
Getting Started in the Industry
You will learn how to get started and become successful in this industry, including tax filing, invoicing, networking, call sheets, as well as self-promotion, with guidance from an established freelance hair and makeup artist.
Contact Building
The number one challenge in the industry is building contacts. However, at AOFM, students will learn how to approach and build essential connections and contacts. Building relationships to create collaborations, gain work and assisting opportunities, so you will have the ability to build a successful career.
Building a Professional Makeup Kit
This covers in detail how and what you need to build a professional makeup artist portfolio. You will find out what tools are needed for a working makeup artist’s kit. A makeup artist will show you their own personal kits to give you a good understanding.
Your Portfolio-Building Day
This professional photo shoot day will give you the chance to show your creative side. Demonstrate the skills learnt over the duration of the course and put them into practice. This is also a section of the course that gives you the opportunity to kickstart your portfolio, which is essential for building your career. You will also gain valuable work experience with professional photographers and agency models.
▸ Diploma in Advanced Creative Makeup Techniques
Internationally accredited by OFQUAL & CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology)
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