Apply for our Specialist Makeup Course

Introduction

If you are creative, artistic, conscientious, organised and have a passionate flair for make-up and hair design, our courses can open up a whole range of exciting careers, from working for prestigious make-up companies to employment in the world of theatre, film, or television. 

Fareham College has an excellent reputation for producing the highest-quality make-up artists. You will train in state-of-the-art commercial studios and work closely with other students in areas such as hairdressing, media, fashion and performing arts. 

Course Facilities

Fareham College has some of the best make-up, beauty, media and performing arts training facilities in the area, and our newly developed spacious salons provide an industry-standard learning environment. 

Facilities and equipment includes: 

  • Makeup stations with REM mirrors 
  • High-spec hydraulic make-up chairs 
  • Nail bar for gel and acrylic application 
  • Spray tanning booths 
  • Extracting fans for paint particles 
  • Air conditioning and heating units for body painting 
  • Extensive range of Kryolan and Charles Fox make-up products 
  • Wig making equipment from Banbury postiche 
  • Schwarzkopf hair products and heated styling equipment 
  • Access to all Art, Design & Fashion, Performing Arts and Photographic facilities to support a diverse, inter-disciplinary learning pathway. 

Course Facilities

Fareham College has some of the best make-up, beauty, media and performing arts training facilities in the area, and our newly developed spacious salons provide an industry-standard environment in which to train. 

Facilities and equipment includes: 

  • Makeup stations with REM mirrors 
  • High-spec hydraulic make-up chairs 
  • Nail bar for gel and acrylic application 
  • Spray tanning booths 
  • Extracting fans for paint particles 
  • Air conditioning and heating units for body painting 
  • Extensive range of Kryolan and Charles Fox professional make-up products 
  • Wig making equipment from Banbury postiche, plus wig making oven 
  • Schwarzkopf hair dressing products and equipment 
  • Heated styling equipment including wavers, wands, crimpers, heated rollers, and hot brushes 
  • Access to all Art, Design & Fashion, Performing Arts and Photographic facilities to support a diverse, inter-disciplinary learning pathway. 

Full Time Courses

Our range of specialist courses provide the opportunity to learn media-make up techniques for TV and stage from industry-experienced staff. 

You will cover aspects such as period hair and make-up, special effects make-up, prosthetics application, character design, airbrushing and theatrical make-up, wig making and dressing. These skills are developed in our professional make-up studio where you have access to all of the latest facilities and equipment, reflecting a real and current working environment. 

Our full time courses provide: 

  • Tuition from industry experts 
  • Superb training facilities
  • Outstanding levels of work experience
  • Great career opportunities in film, TV, stage, events, and festivals
  • The opportunity to compete – and win – at national level competitions
  • Masterclasses and workshops from practicing industry professionals. 

Full Time Courses

Our range of specialist courses provide the opportunity to learn media-make up techniques for TV and stage from industry-experienced staff. 

You will cover aspects such as period hair and make-up, special effects make-up, prosthetics application, character design, airbrushing and theatrical make-up, wig making and dressing. These skills are developed in our professional make-up studio where you have access to all of the latest facilities and equipment, reflecting a real and current working environment. 

Our full time courses provide: 

  • Tuition from industry experts 
  • Superb training facilities
  • Outstanding levels of work experience
  • Great career opportunities in film, TV, stage, events, and festivals
  • The opportunity to compete – and win – at national level competitions
  • Masterclasses and workshops from practicing industry professionals. 

Part Time Study

Whether you are looking to re-train and pursue a new career, or expand and enhance your current skill set, our flexible part-time Make-up Artistry courses for adult learns will help you develop the creative and technical skills to achieve your ambitions within the sector. 

Part Time Study

Whether you are looking to re-train and pursue a new career, or expand and enhance your current skill set, our flexible part-time Make-up Artistry courses for adult learns will help you develop the creative and technical skills to achieve your ambitions within the sector. 

Competitions

You will be encouraged to compete in the country’s top skills competitions, such as the international World Skills competition and Southampton Solent University’s ‘Front’ Competition – our students have always achieved great results! Competitions provide you with the chance to enhance your CV, test your skills in a range of techniques and demonstrate your talent. 

Competitions

You will be encouraged to compete in the country’s top skills competitions, such as the international World Skills competition and Southampton Solent University’s ‘Front’ Competition – our students have always achieved great results! Competitions provide you with the chance to enhance your CV, test your skills in a range of techniques and demonstrate your talent. 

Career Options

Our specialist make-up courses can lead you into a career as a: Hair and Make-up Artist working in TV, film, theatre or fashion, Special Effects Make-up Artist, Prosthetics Artist, Wig Maker, Contract/ Freelance Make-up Artist and delivering make-up services for events, parties, or festivals.