FILM AND TV MAKE-UP DESIGN

The Higher Certificate in Film and TV Make-Up Design develops and refines artistic and technical design skills to potential employees. The Make-Up artist is a highly skilled and creative individual who can only be satisfied once they have transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. Make-up Artists work on feature films and on some commercials and pop promos, working to the chief make-up artist. Make-up and hair are key elements in the overall design of films or television productions, creating a look for the characters in relation to social class, and time periods, and any other elements required to create the desired illusion. Make-up Artists should be experienced in using a wide variety of professional make-up products. They must be able to work to make-up designs to meet production requirements. They also work with facial hair, and may be required to affix any required small prosthetics. They oversee make-up continuity on their performer(s) during the shoot, and remove products as required.