Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

Make-up Artistry is a hugely exciting and diverse industry to work in. Professional Make-up Artists can go into have careers in fashion, TV, film and theatre production. 

If you've got passion, drive, creativity, a commitment to work hard, a high level of motivation and are a good team player who enjoys working with others, then Make-up Artistry is for you.

For entry to this course you need:

A real interest in all aspect of Make-up Artistry.

Four National 5s or equivalent, ideally including English and Art & Design or a relevant SCQF Level 5 course such as Arts & Crafts or NC Hairdressing or equivalent.

To submit an application, completing all sections, including Personal Statement in full. NB we may notify you of the outcome by letter and/or invite you to attend an interview.

If you don’t have formal qualifications, but have life experience, then we’ll also consider you for a place.

To show various samples of your artwork or photographic evidence of make-up. Please send this evidence for Kilwinning campus application direct to clare.mcleish@ayrshire.ac.uk, when you are submitting your course application.

This course offers a great introduction to Make-up Artistry, giving you the chance to unleash your creativity in hair and make-up. It’s fun, fascinating and completely industry led, developing both your practical skills and technical knowledge.

Due to Make-up Artistry being such a fast-changing industry, our aim is always to ensure that your course develops the current skills and knowledge required for positive progression, therefore some of what you study on the course may change.

Here’s just some of what you may study:

You’ll learn the basic principles off fashion and Instagram make-up and then research the latest trends and produce your own ‘looks’ on models. Bridal, evening and editorial make-up techniques you will learn and then produce a finished look.

You’ll learn to shampoo, style, dress and finish hair, this may include designing looks for long hair, current fashion trends and creating total looks. An introduction to making headdresses for the make-up industry.

You'll take part in work experience within different venues to enhance your make-up and hair skills and start to network within your industry.

You'll have the opportunity to compete in 'in-house' competitions which could lead to competing in a national Make-up Artistry competition.

You’ll build transferable skills in meaningful contexts to help you become more effective in life, learning, and work.

When you successfully complete this course, you may progress to:

HNC Make-Up Artistry.

Exploring your future career options which could include:

Retail Make-up/Hair Consultant with a high street cosmetic brand.

Make-up/Hair Columnist/Blogger.

Trainee Make-up Artist in theatre, tv and film.

By choosing our Make-up Artistry Level 6 course, you're setting yourself on a path to an exciting and rewarding career. Discover the art of make-up application, unleash your creativity, and gain valuable industry experience. This course not only equips you with specialised knowledge but also develops your meta skills and transferable abilities, making you a versatile professional in high demand. Join us to explore the world of Make-up Artistry and ignite your passion for this dynamic industry.