Fashion Theatre, Media Make-Up & Special Effects
Course Overview
This fantastic course is designed for those wishing to become an internationally qualified MUA – all within one year!
This part-time course is exclusively tailored to equip students with a professional competence in the area of make-up application and advanced make-up techniques including special effects. The addition of the special effects module provides you with the ability to work in specialised areas of theatre, TV and film. Our students will be granted the opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals while gaining a more proactive approach to learning and perfecting their skills in a creative, encouraging environment.
Our students will also avail of the following free:
- Professional photography shoot
- Exam fees
- Additional spray tan training
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Course Content
Module 1: Basic Skincare & Make up
- Skin Care & Preparation
- Tools of the Trade
- How to Choose & Use Brushes
- Primers & Colour Correcting
- Perfecting the Make Up Base
- Cosmetic Science
- Highlighting & Shading
- How to Define or Hide Features
- How to Choose Eye-shadow Colour
- How to Perfect your Eye-shadow Application
- Brow Definition
- Perfecting Lip Liner
- Choosing and Applying Blush & Lip Colour
- Hygiene & Sterilisation
- Bridal Make Up Themes
- Changing Make Up from Day to Night
- Mature Make Up Application
- Special Occasion Make Up Application
Module 2: Fashion & Photographic
- Black & White Photography
- Era Looks 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
- Smoky Eyes
- Natural Strip, Dramatic Strip and Cluster Lash Applications
- Media Make-Up
- Fashion and Photography Make-Up
- High Definition Make-Up
Module 3: TV, Film & Special Effects Make up
Special Effects to include:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns, cuts, scratches, bruises, black eyes, broken noses, cauliflower ears, sunburned forehead and lips, raised scars, warts, pimples, stipple beard, tooth gold and silver blocking, discoloured and rotten teeth, tattoos, bullet holes, compound fractures, blood tubing and rigging effects, and tearing effect.
- Clown and Mime Make-up
- Chinese opera Make-up designs
Prosthetics:
- Theory
- Application and testing of gelatin and foam latex appliance
Module 4: Theatre & Stage Make up
- Clown and Mime Make-up and Chinese opera Make-up designs
- Hairwork (Beard, Facial Hair)
- Airbrushed Makeup Techniques
- Camouflage Make Up
- Creation of Temporary Tattoos
Module 5: Professional Conduct & Business Awareness
- Law and the relevant acts eg: the Health & Safety at Work Act, manual handling regulations, risk assessment, personal protection and the provision and use of work The advantages and disadvantages of each type of business
- How to set up a business, a treatment room or a clinic
- The necessary information when employing staff eg: employment contract, part time or full time staff, renting treatment rooms
- The role of the staff in your business
- Stock control
- Marketing, advertising and business promotion eg: taking part in talks and demonstrations
- Treatment costing
- Professionalism and the professional conduct of therapists to clients and other therapists
- Referral procedures
- Client records / confidentiality / obtaining consent / contraindications
- Relevant insurance
- Keeping records and relevant emergency equipment ie: accident book and first aid box
- Basic first aid
- Health and safety regarding fire prevention and electrical checks
- Methods of sterilization
- Personal and salon/clinic/treatment room hygiene
- Code of ethics / code of conduct
- Continuous professional development
- Mock Theory
Accreditation
ITEC Level 5 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-up (Level 5 (International)
UK Accreditation: QAN 100/2573/X.
Career Opportunities
- Theatre, TV and Film Sets
- Leading Make-up brands
- Department Stores
- Own MUA Business
Price & Training Packages
- €2000
- Deposit Required -- Payment Plans Available
- Please contact us for further details regarding available course packages.
Further Training
- ITEC Eyelash & Eyebrow treatments
- ITEC Facial Skincare
- Gel & Acrylic Nail Course

















