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.

No previous make-up experience is necessary: 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

• Application of media (working in TV and Films) make-up - to include characters, ageing, and casualty effects

• Application of theatre make-up - to include lighting, principle of colour, historical period  make- up, theatrical and character make-up

• Understand the key differences between working in Film, TV, Theatre, and Fashion

• 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

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. 

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.

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​ The course length can vary from 5 to 8 months (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

• Fashion Make-up

• Character Make-up

• Special make-up Effects

• History of Hair & make-up in fashion & media

• Bald Cap Application

• Hair Facial application and Laying on of loose hair

• Airbrush make-up application

• Business and department management

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At the end of the course after passing all required units, a Diploma by iTEC International qualification and London Academy Hair & makeup Malta will be issued.

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WHERE AND FEES

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The light and airy classrooms of London Academy are located within the enchanting Spinola Bay in St. Julians.

In our spacious classrooms, you will have your own personal workstation – including professional lighting and equipment.

There will be a deposit to be paid on enrolment day, an initial payment on the first day of the course , and a second payment 4 weeks later.

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Contact the academy to arrange a visit and ask all the questions you like! No obligations!