Advanced Fashion Make-up Training – 8 Weeks
Spend eight weeks working with leading fashion make-up artists and give your skills the professional edge.
What you will learn
The eight weeks of advanced fashion make-up training will take you from an introduction to fashion make-up through to a full understanding of every aspect of the profession. You'll experience an incredible advanced capsule training system, which offers you hands-on practical creativity combined with business knowledge. At the end of the course you'll have the skills and insight necessary to seek – and find – work in this extremely competitive but fabulous industry.
"One of the best years of my life was spent training at Delamar Academy. Every week was completely different and I loved the fact that all the teachers were highly experienced and currently still huge in the business. I enjoyed every second of my time there and felt really prepared and eager to venture onto a set or a shoot. The course not only taught me make-up and hair skills but also how to behave on set, what lingo everyone uses, how to write an invoice etc. which has been so beneficial since finishing the course. Since I graduated, I have been very lucky - I have worked on BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'National Lottery', ITV shows, BBC comedy sketch shows, Sky One game shows, BBC game shows. I have worked on photo shoots for 'Hello' magazine, 'Zoo' magazine, 'The Radio Times', and 'Toni and Guy'. Commercials I have worked on include 'Nokia', 'Boots', 'Remington', 'Cancer Research', 'Peroni', 'Wii Nintendo', and I have worked on 'Hollyoaks'. I am happy to say that I am one of those people who says "I love my job!""
Lottie Brooksbank
How you'll learn it
You'll work alongside top artists in the industry you will finish with a fashion shoot with professional models, celebrity stylist and photographer.
Week 1
In your first week, you'll receive an in-depth introduction to fashion, learn the use and content of the make-up artist's kit, and discover the key products and tools of the trade.
Close attention is given to the understanding and treatment of skin – the basis of any great make-up.
You'll also gain an understanding of the different face shapes and learn who’s who in the fashion make-up industry.
Week 2
Week two is an intensive exploration of fashion hair trends, design, and equipment. There will be lots of hands on practice.
You'll also have an introduction to hairpieces and basic cutting and grooming techniques.
Week 3
Week three will take you through the techniques for building a portfolio, making contacts, and how to expand your creativity as we increase your product and technical knowledge.
As part if this week, we'll also work on training your confidence – a necessary asset when working under pressure and with the many different personalities in the fashion world!
Week 4
In week four, you'll delve even deeper into abstract creativity on catwalk looks, creating lashes, and exploring designer trends for the upcoming season.
Week 5
In week five you'll expand your technical knowledge by studying beauty airbrushing – an essential tool in current HD and 3D film productions.
You'll also study bodywork using airbrush techniques, stencilling, and working on unusual and exciting projects.
Week 6
During week six, you'll learn techniques involving body make-up, working with watercolours, liner play, and exploring design.
Week 7
Week seven will see you continue to meet the industry's finest every day as they share their experience and talent while working on creative make-up and hair projects with you. You'll also have a photo shoot – that you design – with a celebrity stylist and fashion photographer.
Week 8
This is when you see the culmination of all your hard work. This week, you'll work towards your professional photo shoot with models, stylist, and fashion photographer. This is followed by feedback and an assessment of your shoot.
"Working on the 'King and I' was a wonderful experience and it was a privilege to work at such a legendary venue (The Royal Albert Hall). I had a brilliant time turning people into punks for 'Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll' - mohawks are fantastic for backcombing practice!' Also I just want to say thank you for the jobs that I have had through Delamar. You very much start off our careers with the jobs you get through and for this I am most grateful. Every job is different and exciting, it's a pleasure to work in an industry that has such variety.' "Deborah Moxey
Where you'll learn it
There's simply no better place to learn make-up than in the light and airy classrooms of Delamar Academy, surrounded by the world-famous Ealing Studios. (You can learn more about Ealing Studios itself on our Get in touch page or on the Ealing Studios site itself.)
How to apply
You’ll be pleased to learn that there are only really two requirements for entry to this course:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- If English is not your first language, you must have a good standard of spoken English (equivalent to IELTS 6);
Check out the dates of the next course in the sidebar on the right.
Then, please call our Enrolment Advisor on 0208 579 9511 to arrange a meeting or to discuss your course needs.
