Do you want to become a Make-up Artist? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for television, film or stage performers and presenters, as well as members of the public who are interviewed on television. They also research and design appropriate make-up and hair styles for productions, liaise with production team members and ensure that all make-up/hair products are available.
They mainly work indoors in dressing rooms, television studios or indoor film sets. Some television/film work is outdoors on location. Working hours are long and flexible. A lot of time can be spent travelling to locations and staying away from home. Make-up artists often have to carry considerable amounts of equipment, and stand and bend over performers/presenters for long periods.
Salaries range from around £15,000 to more than £25,000 a year. Most make-up artists work freelance and are paid fees per contract/project.
A make-up artist should:
This course from the Open Study College is ideal for people with no prior knowledge of the subject through to those with experience in Make – Up Artistry.
Make – Up Artistry is becoming very popular, with many exciting new opportunities arising all the time. There is a very high demand for Make – Up Artists and on completing this course you will have more job prospects.
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Around 1,100 make-up artists work on projects for UK theatres, television, film and video production companies. There is often intense competition for jobs. People usually enter through make-up/beauty therapy courses and work experience.
Some courses lead to BTEC/SQA national diplomas or higher national diplomas (HNDs). NVQs/SVQs are available and it may be possible to study apprenticeships in some areas. Specialist courses are operated by FT2 - Film and Television Freelance Training and the London College of Fashion (LCF). There are also specialist foundation and BA (Hons) degrees. There is no upper age limit to become a make-up artist.
Course content includes practical work, assessment and work placements. The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) and the National Association of Screen Make-up Artists and Hairdressers (NASMAH) offer opportunities to continually develop skills.
Promotion opportunities may occur for make-up artists on long-term productions. As most artists are freelance, progression depends on becoming established in the business and working to a consistently high standard.
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