Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry

This 12-week course is specifically designed for students who have already trained in hair cutting. On your arrival at The Iver Make up Academy in Pinewood Studios, there will be introduction sessions where you will meet the tutors and other students. As well as this, there will be a presentation of your brand-new makeup kit (included) and the products that will be used throughout the course. Health and safety procedures and an introduction to media makeup will follow to give you an overview of the first 3-week module.

To kick off this course in makeup and hair artistry, you’ll master the techniques for applying makeup for television including foundation, concealer, highlighter, blush, eye colour and lips. So you can make the most of these skills, you’ll also be taught how to understand facial anatomy, skin colour and age giving you the versatility it takes to work in the industry.

For the hair artistry section of this module, practical sessions give you the chance to try out the techniques you’ve learnt by putting together complete looks for TV presenters, red carpet and events. You will use hair tools including heated rollers, tongs, straighteners and dryers along with lessons in the use of hair products. To complete this comprehensive guide to TV and film hair styling, you’ll gain practical experience using hair pieces and extensions as well as creating male grooming looks.

For more information see our Media Makeup and Hair course.

Module 2 focuses on the industry practices of using facial hair to create characters. The application of sideburns, moustaches and full beard pieces will be practiced on top of techniques for applying stubble and laying on hair for a realistic look. By the end of this week, you’ll be able to work with all aspects of facial hair application including how to fully care for postiche. Safe removal and cleaning practices are demonstrated.

For more information see our Facial Hair course.

During the 2 weeks allocated for module 3, you’ll be introduced to character makeup work and what it involves as well as using special effects products and prosthetics to create a variety of wound simulations. This special effects makeup module includes a guide to the health and safety procedures that should be followed when working with SFX. To create casualty effects, you’ll get hands-on practice with silicone and gelatine pieces. You will also learn how to create bruises, burns and skin diseases. A variety of frequently used industry materials will be demonstrated as part of this module too, including pro-bondo and on-skin silicone.

For more information see our Character, SFX and Prosthetic Application course.

Module 4 is the half way point of this course and individual assessments take place here to look at your progress so far.

Over the 3 weeks allocated for this module, you will study how to create authentic period hair styles by practicing techniques for applying switches, clusters, wefts, wigs and full hair pieces. You’ll also learn how to care for wigs with washing and blocking methods. Techniques for conducting research into period work and historical looks will give you an idea of what it’s like to work in the film and TV industry.

To put these techniques in to practice, you will undertake a series of projects focusing on the 1920s, 40s and 60s to create full hair and makeup looks. The Edwardian and Victorian era projects give you the chance to use hot rod and dowelling techniques to create different textures

For more information see our Period Makeup, Hair and Wig Work course.

This 1 week module uses the entire body as a canvas for you to design and practice Airbrushing and body art. You’ll be taught through practical sessions and will learn the best techniques for airbrushing makeup. You will also learn techniques to enhance body contours and design your own body makeup.

For more information see our Body Makeup course.

Module 6 gives you an insight into the makeup practices used in theatre and performing arts from professionals with experience in the industry. You will take part in a performance art workshop to get first-hand experience of what it’s like to work as a professional makeup artist by creating looks for the stage. Techniques for eyebrow blocking and ageing characters along with gender change looks will be practiced to give you an insight into industry methods.

For more information see our Theatre and Performing Arts Makeup course.

This final module will bring together all the knowledge you have learnt during this course to give you a taste of what it’s like to work as a professional hair and makeup artist. In this last week, you will be taught continuity and script breakdown processes in addition to industry etiquette standards. All this will then be put in to practice through a crowd room simulation where you’ll complete a timed project creating hair and makeup looks that are suitable for light entertainment TV.

Further timed projects to create facial hair, special effects and character looks will also take place which can then be photographed and added to your portfolio to demonstrate your wide range of skills.

For more information see our Industry Ready course.

Please note we may occasionally change the content of or course to suit the demands of the industry

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.