Diploma in Fashion Theatre & Media
Advanced makeup

WHAT YOU LEARN
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It is an intensive and in-depth practical course, particularly suitable for those wishing to change their career or for those passionate about using make-up in a creative environment.
This qualification takes you from the basics to advanced skills.
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Application of fashion (Photographic, cat walks) make-up - to include creating and adapting a design plan, using products, tools and techniques to meet the design plan, black and white and colour and working to a budget
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Application of media (working in TV and Films) make-up - to include characters, ageing, and casualty effects
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Application of theatre make-up - to include lighting, principle of colour, historical period make- up, theatrical and character make-up
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Understand the key differences between working in Film, TV, Theatre, and Fashion
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Know how to research a subject and use relevant reference material to fulfil a brief
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Acquire the professional skills and contacts to help you start your career in the media industry
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HOW YOU LEARN & FEES
Students work through a comprehensive syllabus addressing the key make-up techniques required by professional artists working in these industries inspired and guided by true professionals.
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Classes are taught through practical demonstrations, distance learning, digital platform, and one-to-one attention on each student’s work. Students work on each other, mannequins, and models with a very practical and hands-on approach from day one.
The focus is on developing students’ practical skills.
(Click here for Programme and fees information)
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The courses length:
From 8 to 10 months two days per week 9:30am to 12:30pm or 5pm to 8pm, Option 1 fees
Or 24 to 26 months flexible one day per week, Option 2 fees (Approximately)
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These courses are taught and assessed by the academy’s principal educator Alex Volpe with more than 30 years’ experience as a Hair and Makeup Designer in Films and TV and visiting artists.
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COURSE UNITS
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The course is organized in units and some can be taken individually:
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Beauty Make-up
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Fashion Make-up
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Character Make-up
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Special make-up Effects
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History of Hair & make-up in fashion & media
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Bald Cap Application
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Hair Facial application and Laying on of loose hair
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Airbrush make-up application
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Business and department management
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An Internationally recognised Diploma by the iTEC/VTCT Level 3 (Level 4 in Malta & Europe) will be issued after the exams.
(Click here for information about iTEC/VTCT)
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(Few places available)
EU Funding
You could be eligible for EU Funding. Check it out on the links below:
https://jobsplus.gov.mt/schemes-jobseekers/training-pays-scheme

