Special Occasion Make-Up Level 3

About This Course

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of special occasion make-up! This Level 3 course is the gateway to mastering the art of make-up application and is designed for those who wish to improve their skills for special events.

Explore consultation methods, client record keeping, and skin analysis. Discover the secrets to creating vintage retro styles that stand out, as well as bridal looks, and advanced techniques.

Study from home, whenever suits you. Submit assignments at your own pace, with the support of your expert personal tutor. Studying just got a lot simpler!

Course Benefits

Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of special occasion make-up, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

This course will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

Unit 1: The Skin and Preparation

• Skin structure
• Preparation of the skin prior to makeup application
• Products used
• Consultation techniques
• Contraindications
• Client record keeping
• Skin analysis

Unit 2: Make-Up Techniques and Provision

• Face shapes and face charting
• Treatment planning and trial
• Brushes
• Tools
• Products
• Health, safety and hygiene
• Selecting and applying various foundations
• Colour correction and concealing
• Traditional Bridal
• Natural Eye makeup
• Smokey effect (natural and dark)
• Applications of highlighting and shading
• Application of flare and strip lashes

Unit 3: Vintage Retro Styles

• Vintage retro styles using Hollywood and Period inspiration
• Defining features
• Applying different brow shapes in accordance to era
• Luscious lips and precision liner on both eyes and lips
• Looks from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s

Unit 4: Bridal Application

• Asian Bridal application and techniques
• Traditional bridal looks
• Eye makeup with glitter application
• Cream shadows and shimmers
• Different Liquid eyeliner techniques
• Advanced cream contouring

Unit 5: Airbrush Make-Up

• All airbrush tools and techniques
• How it differs from traditional make-up
• How it is incorporated in bridal designs
• How to combine it with classical make-up for a flawless finish

Unit 6: How to Start Your Career as a Freelance Make-Up Artist 

• How to build you career as a freelance make-up artist
• Insurance and legislation
• How to market the business
• How to build your portfolio
• How to set up costings following client consultations

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.