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Advanced certificate in Make-up Artistry

Do you love make-up, but don’t know what a career could look like in the industry? This new exciting course will help you refine your creative make-up skills and prepare you for a career in this exciting industry. Have you dreamt of working within the TV/film industry being an integral part of characterisation? This course is for anyone creative, from those who love bridal and occasion make-up, to those who wish to further their skills and development.

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Level:

Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Kirkcaldy

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

35 weeks

Who is this course for?

This course is best suited to someone with a creative passion in make-up and hair design who wants to work on filmsets or be a master of their craft in bridal and fashion make-up.

What skills will I learn?

  • Advanced make up and SFX techniques
  • Prostiche and Bald caps
  • Bridal hair and make-up
  • Lash extensions
  • Current bridal and fashion styles and tips and advice from industry professionals
  • Wigs and postiche
  • Prosthetics and application.
  • How to perform your art safely

What will I study?

  • Media make up
  • Fashion and photographic make-up
  • Postiche
  • Prosthetics
  • Bridal and general styling of hair
  • Lash extensions and themed images
  • You will also learn client consultation, health and safety and other aspects of industry to set you on your way to employment

Application Information

What further study options are available?

HNC/HND make up artistry at another institution.

What career opportunities are there?

  • A career in make-up, film and media
  • Employment and self employment in a salon or bridal studio