MASA CERTIFICATE – In Professional Makeup Artistry and Hairstyling

• The minimum age for entry to this course is 18 years – no exceptions.
• No previous experience required, although a good general education is essential.
• An excellent level of English is required to attend this course, you must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
• International students will be required to gain a ‘Short-term Study Visa’.

2 WEEK MAKE-UP PRINCIPLES

MASA AWARD IN MAKE-UP PRINCIPLES

• Make-up Artistry Hygiene – understanding the importance of artist hygiene and professional standards
• Make-up Kit & Tools – this covers in detail the make-up, tools, skincare and disposables that you will need to start off a professional kit, and the best ways to pack and transport your kit
• Health, Hygiene & Safety – understand how to safely use and store hazardous chemicals
• Posture and Positioning – how to position your client, and how to work safely around your client
• Client Consultation & Psychology – how to identify and decipher the look your client is requesting
• Skin Science & Consultation – different skin types, conditions, and how to prep the skin before make-up application
• Contraindications and contra-actions – understand how to recognise these as they may restrict or prevent make-up application
• Colour Theory – gain a full understanding of the colour wheel, colour combinations and colour correction
• Facial Architecture & Contouring – how to highlight and shade to redefine the structure of the face
• Priming, Colour Correction & Camouflage – learn the techniques used to create a flawless base application
• Product Performance & Placement – understand how to enhance natural beauty, products to include: foundation, concealer, powder, blusher, eyebrow products, eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascara, lash enhancements and lip products
• Bridal Make-up Artistry – consultation, application and other considerations
• False Lash Application – strip and cluster
• Different Eye Make-up Styles & Techniques
• Face Chart Design & Elements of Inspiration
• Industry Codes of Conduct and Professional Ethics

1 WEEK SESSION HAIRSTYLING

MASA D100 MODULE CERTIFICATE IN FASHION & MEDIA HAIRSTYLING

• Hair Structure & Anatomy- understand the structure of the hair and how to identify condition, density and texture
• Client Care, Products & Hygiene – client consultation, product selection and performance, proper sanitisation of tools
• Equipment & Tools – the correct use of styling tools and tricks of the trade
• Product Training – how to prepare hair with the appropriate products to set the hairstyle
• Plaiting and Pleats
• Blow Drying Techniques – straight & curly
• Roller set and Root Movement Theory
• Pin Curling
• Different Curling Techniques – heated tools
• The Perfect Pony Tail
• Twisting and Pinning Hair
• Preparation for Putting Hair Up
• Understanding Different Hair Lengths and Behaviours
• Bridal Hair Styles & Accessories
• Various Styles for Dressing Long Hair i.e. Chignon, French Pleat, Classic bun
• Back Combing/Brushing
• Hair Pins and Accessories – the different use of hair pins and accessories

1 WEEK FASHION MAKE-UP ARTISTRY

MASA D200 MODULE CERTIFICATE IN FASHION, PHOTOGRAPHIC & EDITORIAL MAKE-UP ARTISTRY

• Editorial, Fashion & Photographic Make-up Artistry – learn the art of creating dewy skin, adding freckles/gloss, different eye lining and shading techniques, the perfect red lip, high shine lips, metallics, glitter and different mascara application techniques
• Product, Performance and Placement – understand how to use specialised products for fashion and beauty editorial
• Photographic Lighting Effects – create black and white, colour and contemporary photographic styles
• Inspiration & Reference – learn how to think like a designer and effectively research a brief
• Male Grooming & Children’s Make-up
• Location, Backstage, Studio & On-set Protocol – understand what is required of a freelance make-up artist working in the fashion, beauty & media industries. Backstage etiquette and working as a team is also discussed
• Runway and Catwalk Workshop
• Professional Photographer & Model Studio Shoot to gain a professional portfolio image

SATURDAY STUDENTS

Please note that Students studying this course on a Saturday will have all bank holiday weekends off, this will include the following Saturdays: 11th April 2020, 9th May 2020, 23rd May 2020, 29th August 2020 and 26th December 2020.