Introduction
Courses in this creative area prepare you for a career as a highly accomplished hair and make-up artist in the vibrant, and competitive world of TV, film, theatre and fashion.
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.
Our students regularly compete and place highly in regional and national competitions – including winning first place at the national finals of the esteemed 2018 World Skills competition – putting them at the very top of their field.
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 in new studios built as part of a £16 million campus redevelopment project
- 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
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
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, delivering make-up services for events, parties or festivals
Trips & Visits
You will have the opportunity to go on a range of exciting trips to gain a full understanding of the industry, learn how your skills may be transferable a range of settings and see specialist make-up and production arts techniques in real-life environments. Visits include:
- Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour and Workshop
- Creative Careers Event and Tour at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton
- Beauty and the Beast Ballet Show at the Mayflower Theatre
- Opportunity to be audience members in live TV productions
Events & 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.
You will also have the opportunity to showcase your techniques on a model at our annual Creative Industries Showcase event, which is widely attended by the local public, important employers, universities and professional training organisations.
Your Campus: Bishopsfield Road
Re-developed in September 2015, Fareham’s BRC campus provides an outstanding learning environment for the 2,000 learners based at the main site. With £16 million of investment, Fareham’s students have access to transforming facilities and the latest technologies and curriculum-based equipment to support some of the best technical and professional teaching in Hampshire.
There are plenty of light, bright and inspirational spaces, both inside and out, where you can relax in between lessons, meet with friends, have a bite to eat or get ahead with some private study. As a student at Fareham College, our creative learning environment will provide an excellent route to your future career, university or further training.
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.