Media Make-Up Studies

The Media Make-Up Studies program is a one-year non-degree course for aspiring makeup artists. It's taught in English at Belfast Metropolitan College in the UK. This program helps students develop advanced makeup skills for TV, film, photography, fashion, or theatre.

Students learn techniques like airbrush and camouflage makeup, fashion and photographic makeup, and prosthetic pieces application. They participate in project-based learning, fashion shows, and guest speaker sessions from industry professionals. This hands-on approach prepares students for the makeup industry.

Graduates can work as makeup artists in beauty salons, theatre, film, and TV. They may also find jobs in photographic studios or with product manufacturers. Possible job titles include Special Effects Makeup Artist, Fashion Makeup Artist, and Photographic Makeup Artist.