Make-up Artistry

Hannah Feely is a Media Makeup tutor working across further education and higher education.

She has previously worked for Bobbi Brown cosmetics for a number of years and continues to work within the makeup industry specialising particularly in freelance bridal and fashion makeup services, which enables her to bring current experience, skills and industry specialist links into our department.

Hannah has a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Media Makeup Artistry and continues to take on various continual professional development courses both make up related and within education to ensure she is delivering the most on trend and competitive curriculum within my classroom.

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics A* to C or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

Year 1: Introduction to Make-up Artistry (40 credits)
This module aims to provide the opportunity for the students to explore experiment and then develop skills and knowledge within a range of make-up artistry disciplines; including character designing, drawing, illustration, photography, basic photographic manipulation, cosmetic function & form, cosmetic application & technique, basic specialist make-up effects, and hairstyling

Year 1: Personal Project (40 credits)
This module allows students to further develop an individual, specialised project within their chosen subject specialist area, (or combination of areas), thus preparing them for the more self-directed nature of study at degree level. It allows students to develop further creative thinking, project planning and management skills whilst articulating a clear subject specialist direction. It is anticipated that the combination of subject areas explored in an Introduction to Make-up Artistry will foster a lateral approach to personal project design, encouraging unusual and unique solutions.

This module allows students to further develop an individual, specialised project within their chosen subject specialist area, (or combination of areas), thus preparing them for the more self-directed nature of study at degree level. It allows students to develop further creative thinking, project planning and management skills whilst articulating a clear subject specialist direction. It is anticipated that the combination of subject areas explored in an Introduction to Make-up Artistry will foster a lateral approach to personal project design, encouraging unusual and unique solutions.

This module allows students to further develop an individual, specialised project within their chosen subject specialist area, (or combination of areas), thus preparing them for the more self-directed nature of study at degree level. It allows students to develop further creative thinking, project planning and management skills whilst articulating a clear subject specialist direction. It is anticipated that the combination of subject areas explored in an Introduction to Make-up Artistry will foster a lateral approach to personal project design, encouraging unusual and unique solutions.



Year 1: Preparation for Higher Education (40 credits)
This module supports the development of the key skills required for higher education study. The module content will include a focus on the importance of digital literacy to supporting study in higher education: together with the more traditional skills of analysis, academic writing, and oral presentation skills. This grounding in higher education study is designed to lay the foundations for success at undergraduate level, and students will be supported accordingly.

Conway.J. (2004) Make-up Artistry
Dowrick.S (2009) Creative Journal Writing The Art and Heart of Reflection
Jones. R (2015) The Art of Hair: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Braids, Buns, Curls
Kelby, S., (2011), Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It: Learn Step by Step How to Go from Empty Studio to Finished Image
Backer.L (2010) Presentation Skills for Students
Berger, J. (2008) Ways Of Seeing
Carter, P. D. (2004) Material Thinking: The Theory and Practice of Creative Research
Davis.G.(2008) The Make-up Artist Handbook for Film, Television, Photography & Theatre
Hughes, P. (2010) Exhibition Design
Reyna. G.M (2013) How to be a Professional Makeup Artist: A Comprehensive Guide
Howden Iris (2005) Being a Make-up Artist
Lan Nguyen-Grealis. L (2015) Art & Makeup
Lyons, N. (2012) Interactive Project Management
Macleod, K. and Holdridge, L. (2009) Thinking Through Art: Reflections on Art as Research
Reyna. G.M (2013) How to be a Professional Makeup Artist: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Serrats, M. (2010) Affordable Exhibition Design

A variety of assessment methods are used including:

• Portfolio
• Final module evaluation and outline of personal project intentions
• Written personal project brief / research proposal
• Completion of creative project / research and presentation to
audience of staff and peers
• E-portfolio of evidence

Graduates from this programme are expected to find employment in a variety of multi-disciplinary practices, including television/film production companies, theatres or as freelance artists.

Completing the course has provided former learners with the opportunity to successfully progress as a make-up artist in the TV and film industry. Working on the likes of 'Captain America', and `My Week with Marilyn', In addition we have a range of learners who are currently working for well-known make-up brands Mac, Benefit, Bobbie Brown. A number of students on this pathway also go onto set up their businesses operating as a photographic and bridal make-up artist.

The Extended Foundation Degree in Make-up Artistry has been specifically designed to provide a smooth transition to degree studies. on completion of the programme, graduates will be equipped to undertake further courses of study on the FdA Make-up Artistry or FdA Special Effects Make-up Artistry.

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You are required to buy or have the equivalent Make-Up/SFX kits; starting at £250, as you develop your skills and knowledge throughout the course you will personalise your kit to suit your own individual style.
(Order forms for kits are given to students within welcome packs prior to September).

Assignments and portfolio images will need printing. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page.

The books required for the course are available from the library. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for their course at their own expense.

Additional costs may be incurred for the following:

• There are voluntary day trips available in year 1 and 2 where contributions are required (starting from £40 depending on the package)
• You will need to purchase a digital storage device up to 1TB
• Costumes and Models must be sourced for each practical assessment; the cost for this varies dependent on student preferences but must be paid for and sourced independently
• A professional portfolio (estimated to start at £40)
• Learning Journals (estimated to start at £6 each) will also need to be purchased
• SD card for camera £10
• Batteries for use in the photographic studio (AA)
• You will be required to purchase additional postiche the cost of this will be dependent on student preference and designs

It is expected that students purchase the above items independently, and are responsible for obtaining these items prior to starting the course in September.