Liz Tagg-Wooster
“All of our graduates have secured employment in various sectors, landing positions at renowned companies including Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Sky, Warner Bros, Apple, and BBC, among others. Our comprehensive program allows students to delve into the diverse realms of makeup, hair, and special effects, meeting the demands of the film, TV, theatre, and fashion industries.
Delivered by our accomplished team of award-winning tutors, the curriculum not only imparts practical skills but also instills a deep understanding of industry etiquette, continuity, script breakdown, and effective brief interpretation. Benefit from direct insights as well, with numerous makeup designers sharing their expertise fresh from working on sets, providing Iver Graduates unparalleled networking opportunities within the industry.”
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Our makeup courses
Our makeup courses range from two-day taster hair and makeup courses to a comprehensive 30-week Advanced Certificate in Makeup and Hair Artistry. We provide all our students with in-depth industry knowledge, plus the newest innovative techniques and skills required to establish their careers.
Advanced Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
30 weeks
Industry Ready Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
15 Weeks
Airbrush Makeup, Body Art Course
1 Week
Special Effects And Prosthetics Application
3 Weeks
Theatrical Makeup Course
1 Week
Fashion And Beauty Makeup & Hair Artistry
2 Weeks
Further Prosthetics Makeup Fx Course
3 Weeks
Beginner Haircutting And Barbering Course
1 week
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Grow into your natural potential
Discover a creative environment where you will be able to develop your ability while learning from tutors who are renowned within the industry as expert’s in their field. Our Open Days aim to provide you with a real feel of what it is like to study here at Iver Makeup academy and showcase the experience and methods that the students are learning day-to-day. You’ll have a chance to speak to the tutors, alumni, and current students.
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Why choose Iver Academy?
Apply to be a part of an industry-leading make up institution.
Our reputation for the all-round excellence, encourages applications from aspiring hair and makeup artists all around the world. Read on to find out if our academy is the place you see yourself taking your career to the next level. Our dedicated and welcoming team stands ready to answer any queries you may have.
Industry Recognised
The Iver Makeup Academy is the leading makeup and hair academy for industry-based courses in film, TV, theatre, and fashion.
World Famous Location
Studio space of nearly 2,000 square feet within easy reach of London and the surrounding areas, we offer one of the highest-spec training centres in the country, in one of the hotspots of the global film industry – Pinewood Studios.
Expert Tutors & Training Facilities
The staff at The Iver Makeup Academy are incredibly passionate about our work and provide expert tutelage across all our makeup, hair and SFX courses. We employ leading specialists in TV, film, theatre, and fashion to share their expert knowledge with students at the academy.
Bursary & Scholarship
We offer our students unrivalled bursary and scholarship opportunities. We are the sole academy whose students have been awarded multiple BAFTA Scholarships for training on our Advanced Course, and we have a range of other options for prospective students.
Explore All Disciplines
We provide all our students with in-depth industry knowledge, plus the newest innovative techniques and skills required to establish their careers.
Leading Specialist Tutelage
Our graduates don’t just benefit from our industry recognised courses, we also help them find real industry work experience and placements once they have finished their chosen course, at The Iver Academy Agency
ALUMNUS SUCCESS
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Meet our expert tutors
Liz Tagg
Principal
A BAFTA and EMMY nominated makeup & hair artist with over 30 years’ experience working in the film & television industry.
Joceline Andrews
Academic Consultant
A makeup and hair artist specialising in recreating iconic looks for period dramas and Hollywood blockbusters.
Tamsin Barbosa
Vice Principal
An acclaimed makeup & hair artist specialising in film, with 35 years’ experience working on some of the biggest British & Hollywood releases in recent years.
INDUSTRY RECOGNISED MAKEUP SCHOOL
Iver Makeup Academy at
Pinewood Studios
London
The Iver Makeup Academy is the leading independent makeup and hair academy for industry-based courses in film, TV, theatre & fashion. Our aim is simple; to give our students access to the newest techniques and skills required to carve a professional career in their chosen field.
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OSCAR
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BAFTAs
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PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS
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MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST GUILD
3
OFTA AWARDS
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