Media Makeup Course
Our media makeup course is the perfect introduction to the basics of makeup and hair for HDTV, film, and events.
Overview
Our media makeup course has been designed to give you a thorough introduction to makeup to suit the needs of today’s media industry. The course covers all the vital skills required to create a range of professional looks including media presenter, red carpet events, photoshoots, male grooming looks and period makeup.
During our course, you will learn how to master professional techniques .You will also study the correct use of products and tools, facial anatomy and the principles of shading and highlighting for a wide range of media roles, including makeup for different skin tones, and young and mature skin. Health and safety practices will also be a very important part of this course. Throughout this 3 week course, you will be able to view all your work on a monitor under studio lighting conditions, and you will be assessed on all skills, from application techniques to creativity.
At the end of the 3-week short course, you will have learned the makeup techniques to successfully work on media presenters in TV, film, and events. You will also have gained experience putting together finished looks under different lighting conditions.
Entry requirements: Must be aged 18+. You don’t need to have any previous makeup experience as the course starts with the basics and builds from these skills. All we ask is that you have a passion and dedication to learn and can prove a level of artistic ability.
Course Payment: A full is required to secure a place on any makeup course. We have several options to help fund your makeup course including interest-free payment plans, bursaries, and loans.
Included: All the tools, makeup and materials needed to complete this basic media makeup course will be provided during each lesson.
Aftercare
At The Iver Makeup Academy, you don’t just benefit from the best tutors in the industry; our placement agency helps students find real industry work experience and placements once they have finished the media makeup course. Your placements will be relevant to the skills you have learned. This is a free service that is available to all graduates of our courses.
Visit our aftercare page for more information on the ways we can help students find vital hands-on industry experience.
Please note that we regrettably have limited places for this course, so it is advisable to apply for your course early to avoid disappointment.
Modules
Basic Media Makeup and Hair
This course will take place over 3 weeks.
- Welcome, introduction, kit check and basic health and safety
- Introduction to media makeup and familiarisation with products
- Understanding facial anatomy
- Makeup techniques for foundation, highlighting, concealing, correcting, blush, eyes, eyebrows and false lash application and lips
- Colour analysis for different skin tones
- Skin analysis for working on young and mature skins
- Use of hair products
- Hair techniques including the use of heated rollers, tongs, straightening and blow drying
- Directional setting
- Applying hair pieces and extensions
- Creation of complete male grooming looks
- Putting together complete looks including TV presenter, red carpet and bridal
This course is also a part of our most Advanced Certification in Makeup and Hair Artistry
Please note we may occasionally change advertised tutors or vary the content of the course to suit the demands of the industry.
Dates and Prices
See our current dates below.
Included in the prices: All the tools, makeup and materials needed to complete this basic media makeup course will be provided during each lesson.
Course Start Date
Price
Spaces available for January 2025
Funding
Formal training is a must if you are serious about a career in Media Makeup, Hair and Special Effects. Once you have decided which course is right for you, take a look at the options below. If you need any more information or advice we are here to help.
- BAFTA Scholarship
- ScreenSkills Bursaries
- IMA Interest-Free Payment Plan
- IMA Bursary
- Financial Help for Adult learners from Northern Ireland
- Other Grants and Benefits
- Princes Trust
- CSN-Student Funding
- Overseas students
- Graduate Advice
Tutors
Christine Vidler
Academic Consultant
A BBC-trained hair and makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous actors, actresses, models and sports personalities in the industry.
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.
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FAQs
View some of our FAQs below, if you still cannot find the answer you are looking for then please see all our FAQs or get in contact with us today.
How do I enrol on a course?
You must be 18 or over to apply for any of our courses, except our SFX summer school which is for 14-17 year olds. You must also meet any entry requirements specified (please visit the individual course pages for more details on these requirements).
To start the enrolment process, we first ask that you get in touch to arrange a visit to our studios, where we can carry out a brief interview. Telephone interviews can also be arranged if you are located too far away. After the interview stage you will need to complete an enrolment form and will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your chosen course. Please note that this deposit is unfortunately non-refundable.
What do the fees include?
Your fees include everything that is needed to successfully complete our courses. This includes materials, makeup, brushes and tools and cleaning equipment. All we ask is that you bring your own pen and notepad to each lesson for note taking.
Our full time Certificate, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Hair and Makeup courses all include a full makeup and hair kit in the cost. This provides you with industry-quality makeup from brands including Bobbi Brown, MAC and Kryolan, as well as professional palettes, makeup brushes and hair tools. The value of each kit on the Intermediate and Advanced course is over £2000 and this is yours to keep once the course has ended.
Specialist equipment is supplied for our shorter courses and further prosthetics courses to allow you to complete the training.
Do you offer student loans for your courses?
The Iver Academy is registered with UK Government’s Skills Funding Agency. Currently there are no Government funded student loans available for our courses but please take a go look at our Funding page as there are a number of Bursary’s and Scholarship programmes available.
For more information please see our How to Fund your Training page
Am I able to visit The Iver Academy before enrolling?
We encourage anyone considering a course with us to first come and visit our academy. You can call us to make an appointment, where one of our team will happily show you around the premises and facilities, or you can attend one of our open days.
What is your average tutor to student ratio?
All of our courses are taught in small tutor groups. Our tutor / student ratio will vary depending on our individual courses, but on average this will be a ratio between 1:7 and 1:14 This helps us ensure that all our students receive the best care and attention to further their development.
What are your regular class teaching times?
Our regular classroom times are between 10am and 4pm and 9.30 am till 4.30 pm for Prosthetics and SFX modules.However, our academy opening hours are from 9am – 5pm to give students ample time to practise their skills and prepare for any tasks.
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