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Our makeup courses
Whether you are a complete beginner looking to kickstart your career in film & TV makeup industry, or an experienced professional keen to brush up on new skills, we have a range of hair, makeup and SFX courses to cater for everyone. Our industry courses cover the skills needed to work in the film, TV, theatre and fashion industries, and includes training for special effects makeup, wig dressing, airbrushing and more.We also offer a range of course lengths, from 2-day taster courses to comprehensive training over 30 weeks, plus bespoke hair and makeup courses to tailor your learning.
Advanced Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
At The Iver Makeup Academy, our Advanced Certificate in Makeup and Hair Artistry offers a fully comprehensive curriculum designed to help you excel in the beauty industry. This advanced makeup course covers in-depth training on the latest techniques and trends in makeup, hair, and prosthetics for HDTV, film, theatre, and fashion. With a focus on refining your skills and enhancing your understanding of advanced artistry, this course also includes business skills and live briefs to ensure you are industry ready. As the only Independent Further Education Media makeup course accredited by ScreenSkills Select, it provides a unique opportunity to gain the expertise needed to achieve excellence in your craft.
Industry Ready Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
Our Industry Ready, training course for HETV, film, theatre, fashion, and SFX makeup and hair. This course will equip you with all the skills you need to kick start your career in the media makeup industry.
SFX Workshop For Under 18’s
You will spend 3 days with special effects makeup artists who work in television and film learning to recreate a variety of makeup special effects . Creating Spooky Halloween looks and gruesome injuries!
Pro Course – 20th Century Wig Dressing
This course concentrates on techniques used in hairstyling from the 1920s/1930s/1940s and 1950s. Using pin curls, barrel curls, finger waves and rollers. Creative Skillset Bursary may apply.
Pro Course – Afro Textured Hair
Afro textured hair course . This course is for artists new to the industry and already established artists looking to elevate their skills. ScreenSkills Bursary may apply.
Taster Hair And Makeup Course
This taster session is the perfect way for potential students to experience for themselves the first steps to becoming a makeup and hair artist.
Bald Caps And Plastic Partings
Learn to create the perfect bald head using vinyl bald caps along with creating a natural head of hair using wigs with plastic partings.
Timed Hair, Makeup And Sfx Projects
Improve your industry skills and perfect your timings with our project week.
Beginner Haircutting And Barbering Course
Learn basic haircutting and barbering techniques in this two week intensive introduction course.
Advanced Haircutting And Barbering Course
This course is designed to develop a deeper knowledge of haircutting techniques applied in the film and TV industry.
Industry Ready
Develop your professional skills and gain an understanding of business and etiquette in the media industry.
Facial Hair Application And Styling Course
Learn a variety of different techniques for applying and dressing facial hair, including laying on hair and HD lace application.
