Fast Track Makeup Artist Course (ITEC Level 2 Makeup Certificate)

This ITEC Level 2 Makeup Course is an intensive 5 week course for aspiring makeup artists. It includes both theory and practical work.

The ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Level 2 in Makeup is a UK qualification recognised internationally. This course is linked with the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) for insurance purposes and support.

This course will teach students everything they need to know to become a professional makeup artist.

This course is taught by qualified educators who incorporate theory work, special projects, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Your tutor will guide you through the stages of the course and monitor your personal progress. All necessary equipment, tools and manuals are provided.
You will be assessed in both theory and practical areas throughout this course. All students will practice on live models and the core text books needed for this course are provided.
Students are required to bring in a camera to take photos during this course as part of their portfolio of evidence for assessment purposes.

This course has a maximum of 3 students per class.

Dates available:

Monday 16th January 2012 - FULLY BOOKED
Monday 27th February 2012 - 1 place left!
Monday 9th April 2012
Monday 21st May 2012
Monday 2nd July 2012
Monday 13th August 2012
Monday 24th September 2012
Monday 5th November 2012

We also have part-time options available. Please call us for more information - 0207 993 8101

The course content includes the following units:

Application of Makeup

• Health, hygiene, safety, sanitising tools and equipment.
• Preparation of client and products
• Client consultation and recommendations
• Code of practice, ethics, insurance and professional association membership
• Environmental conditions for makeup
• Contraindications and contra-actions
• Building a professional makeup kit
• Professional products, tools and equipment
• Colour theory and the colour wheel
• Facial tone, structure, light, shade, highlighting, contouring, form and sculpting, functions, conditions and characteristics
• Analysis; skin types, structure, functions, condition, pigmentation and colour, texture, imperfections, tone, temperature, elasticity, UV damage, preparation, routine and radiance, face shapes, eye shapes, nose shapes, lip shapes, flaws and blemishes, skin tones, lighting, products
• Use of equipment; brushes, applicators, spatulas, sponges, and palettes
• Use of products; eye makeup remover, cleansing lotions, toners, moisturisers, serums, pre-base products, colour correction, foundations, concealers, face powders, bronzing, shade, highlighters, cheek/blush and colour application, eyebrow proportion definition and grooming, eye shadows, eyeliners, mascara, lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, lip balm, false eyelashes including strip and individual
• Product mixing confidence
• Blending techniques
• Looks including: Corrective, Day, Evening, Bridal, Fashion and Special Occasion
• Client aftercare

Health and Safety

• Health, safety and security practices
• Emergency procedures

Client Care and Communication

• Client consultation techniques
• Treatment identification
• Advice and recommendations

Working in the Makeup Industry

• Characteristics, information, services, occupational roles, education, training opportunities
• Legislation
• Marketing, finance, publicity and selling within the makeup industry

This course involves a theory and practical examination.
Practical examinations are held at the school on a quarterly basis, giving you time to gain experience before sitting your exam.