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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.Â
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.Â
Course Facilities
Facilities and equipment includes:Â
- Makeup stations with REM mirrorsÂ
- High-spec hydraulic make-up chairsÂ
- Nail bar for gel and acrylic applicationÂ
- Spray tanning boothsÂ
- Extracting fans for paint particlesÂ
- Air conditioning and heating units for body paintingÂ
- Extensive range of Kryolan and Charles Fox make-up productsÂ
- Wig making equipment from Banbury posticheÂ
- Schwarzkopf hair products and heated styling equipmentÂ
- Access to all Art, Design & Fashion, Performing Arts and Photographic facilities to support a diverse, inter-disciplinary learning pathway.Â

Course Facilities
Facilities and equipment includes:Â
- Makeup stations with REM mirrorsÂ
- High-spec hydraulic make-up chairsÂ
- Nail bar for gel and acrylic applicationÂ
- Spray tanning boothsÂ
- Extracting fans for paint particlesÂ
- Air conditioning and heating units for body paintingÂ
- Extensive range of Kryolan and Charles Fox professional make-up productsÂ
- Wig making equipment from Banbury postiche, plus wig making ovenÂ
- Schwarzkopf hair dressing products and equipmentÂ
- Heated styling equipment including wavers, wands, crimpers, heated rollers, and hot brushesÂ
- Access to all Art, Design & Fashion, Performing Arts and Photographic facilities to support a diverse, inter-disciplinary learning pathway.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Our full time courses provide:Â
- Tuition from industry expertsÂ
- 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.Â


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.Â
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.Â
Our full time courses provide:Â
- Tuition from industry expertsÂ
- 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.Â
Part Time Study

Part Time Study
Competitions


Competitions
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.