The Beautorium Training Academy ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up is an exciting, hands-on professional qualification designed for those who want to work in fashion, editorial, bridal, television, theatre, film and special effects make-up.
Delivered part-time from September to May, this course combines creative artistry with real industry skills, giving students the opportunity to develop confidence across multiple makeup disciplines, build a professional portfolio and train with experienced working professionals.
Unlike many makeup courses that focus only on beauty looks, this programme covers a broad range of advanced techniques including fashion and editorial makeup, theatrical and character makeup, period looks, special effects, prosthetics, body painting, airbrushing, transformation for stage and screen, ageing techniques and creative media makeup.
Students will also gain complementary skills in creative hairstyling, wig styling, lash application, brow shaping, Nail extenaion and Nail art, social media content creation, portfolio building and backstage techniques, helping them become more versatile, employable and industry-ready makeup artists.
Training is led by experienced MUA educator and SFX artist Joanne Quinn Geoghegan, alongside guest tutors who are recognised industry professionals working across fashion, film, theatre, prosthetics, body painting, hairstyling and creative makeup. This ensures students benefit from both strong technical foundations and current industry knowledge.
Throughout the course, students will build a professional portfolio featuring a wide variety of makeup styles and creative looks. Learners may also have opportunities to work with photographers on professional photoshoots, take part in fashion events, creative projects, charity shows and showcase opportunities, helping to create final images suitable for social media, portfolios, freelance work and future employment opportunities.
Students will also have the opportunity to build valuable industry connections through guest tutors, photographers, fashion events, creative collaborations and networking opportunities, helping them gain experience, build confidence and create pathways into freelance and professional work.
Course content includes:
Basic and corrective make-up techniques
Fashion and editorial makeup
Catwalk and high-fashion looks
Bridal and photographic makeup
Theatre makeup and stage character design
Period makeup through the decades
Cultural and historical looks
Special effects makeup including wounds, bruising, cuts, burns, frostbite and zombie effects
Prosthetics and character creation
Face and body painting
Airbrushing techniques
Gender transformation and ageing makeup
Black and white photographic makeup
Professional portfolio development
Client consultation and industry professionalism
Social media and self-promotion for makeup artists
Understanding freelance work, pricing and working with clients
Brow shaping and lash application
Nail design, extension, Nail art and finishing for shoots, bridal and editorial work
Students will also complete a Creative Hairstyling and Wig Styling Masterclass, covering:
Creative hairstyling for fashion, bridal, theatre and editorial work
Braids, waves, sleek styles, vintage looks and upstyling
Wig preparation, blocking and fitting
Wig styling, dressing and pinning techniques
Wig maintenance and storage
Styling synthetic and human hair wigs
Period and theatrical wig styling
Quick changes and backstage techniques
Hair padding, pieces and extensions
Students will also benefit from:
Small class sizes
Practical, hands-on learning
Support from experienced tutors
Guest industry masterclasses
Portfolio photoshoots
Advice on freelance work and career pathways
Guidance on creating a professional kit
Access to professional discounts and Pro Make up Membership opportunities
Opportunities to take part in real events, fashion shows and creative collaborations
Opportunities to enter makeup competitions and showcase events
Build confidence through creative challenges and industry exposure
Gain recognition and strengthen your portfolio with competition work
End-of-year creative showcase
Professional portfolio photoshoot
Opportunities to display work to peers, industry contacts and potential clients
This qualification is ideal for learners aged 16+ who are passionate about makeup and want to pursue a career as a freelance makeup artist, theatre makeup artist, SFX artist, fashion makeup artist, bridal artist, film and TV makeup artist, content creator or beauty influencer.
A starter makeup artistry kit is included, with the option to upgrade to a premium kit package.
Graduates may progress into work within theatre, film, television, fashion, retail makeup, photography, weddings, events, prosthetics and special effects, or continue into more advanced study within the makeup industry.
Why Choose Beautorium Training Academy?
Train with an award-winning academy and experienced industry professionals
Learn from tutors actively working in makeup, theatre, SFX and creative industries so jave strong current induatry knowledge and connections.
Gain real portfolio images through professional shoots and events
Build skills across beauty, fashion, bridal, theatre, SFX and media makeup
Benefit from small class sizes and personalised support
Access career guidance, freelance advice and progression opportunities
Study in Waterford with flexible payment plans available
Build valuable industry connections to help secure future work opportunities
Students can study locally in Waterford while gaining the same high-quality training, portfolio opportunities and industry experience often associated with larger cities, without the added cost and pressure of travelling far or relocating.
📍 Locations: Waterford
🎓 Qualification:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up
AIT Certificate in Brow Shaping, Soft Gel tips, Nail art, Lash Lift and Tint.
Workahops include Creative Hair styling, Wig Maintenance and styling, Social Media skills, sustainability in the kndustry and more!
💄 Career Pathways: Freelance Makeup Artist | Fashion & Editorial | Theatre | Film & TV | SFX | Prosthetics | Body Painting | Bridal | Creative Media Makeup
The Beautorium Training Academy ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up is an exciting, hands-on professional qualification designed for those who want to work in fashion, editorial, bridal, television, theatre, film and special effects make-up.
Delivered part-time from September to May, this course combines creative artistry with real industry skills, giving students the opportunity to develop confidence across multiple makeup disciplines, build a professional portfolio and train with experienced working professionals.
Unlike many makeup courses that focus only on beauty looks, this programme covers a broad range of advanced techniques including fashion and editorial makeup, theatrical and character makeup, period looks, special effects, prosthetics, body painting, airbrushing, transformation for stage and screen, ageing techniques and creative media makeup.
Students will also gain complementary skills in creative hairstyling, wig styling, lash application, brow shaping, Nail extenaion and Nail art, social media content creation, portfolio building and backstage techniques, helping them become more versatile, employable and industry-ready makeup artists.
Training is led by experienced MUA educator and SFX artist Joanne Quinn Geoghegan, alongside guest tutors who are recognised industry professionals working across fashion, film, theatre, prosthetics, body painting, hairstyling and creative makeup. This ensures students benefit from both strong technical foundations and current industry knowledge.
Throughout the course, students will build a professional portfolio featuring a wide variety of makeup styles and creative looks. Learners may also have opportunities to work with photographers on professional photoshoots, take part in fashion events, creative projects, charity shows and showcase opportunities, helping to create final images suitable for social media, portfolios, freelance work and future employment opportunities.
Students will also have the opportunity to build valuable industry connections through guest tutors, photographers, fashion events, creative collaborations and networking opportunities, helping them gain experience, build confidence and create pathways into freelance and professional work.
Course content includes:
Basic and corrective make-up techniques
Fashion and editorial makeup
Catwalk and high-fashion looks
Bridal and photographic makeup
Theatre makeup and stage character design
Period makeup through the decades
Cultural and historical looks
Special effects makeup including wounds, bruising, cuts, burns, frostbite and zombie effects
Prosthetics and character creation
Face and body painting
Airbrushing techniques
Gender transformation and ageing makeup
Black and white photographic makeup
Professional portfolio development
Client consultation and industry professionalism
Social media and self-promotion for makeup artists
Understanding freelance work, pricing and working with clients
Brow shaping and lash application
Nail design, extension, Nail art and finishing for shoots, bridal and editorial work
Students will also complete a Creative Hairstyling and Wig Styling Masterclass, covering:
Creative hairstyling for fashion, bridal, theatre and editorial work
Braids, waves, sleek styles, vintage looks and upstyling
Wig preparation, blocking and fitting
Wig styling, dressing and pinning techniques
Wig maintenance and storage
Styling synthetic and human hair wigs
Period and theatrical wig styling
Quick changes and backstage techniques
Hair padding, pieces and extensions
Students will also benefit from:
Small class sizes
Practical, hands-on learning
Support from experienced tutors
Guest industry masterclasses
Portfolio photoshoots
Advice on freelance work and career pathways
Guidance on creating a professional kit
Access to professional discounts and Pro Make up Membership opportunities
Opportunities to take part in real events, fashion shows and creative collaborations
Opportunities to enter makeup competitions and showcase events
Build confidence through creative challenges and industry exposure
Gain recognition and strengthen your portfolio with competition work
End-of-year creative showcase
Professional portfolio photoshoot
Opportunities to display work to peers, industry contacts and potential clients
This qualification is ideal for learners aged 16+ who are passionate about makeup and want to pursue a career as a freelance makeup artist, theatre makeup artist, SFX artist, fashion makeup artist, bridal artist, film and TV makeup artist, content creator or beauty influencer.
A starter makeup artistry kit is included, with the option to upgrade to a premium kit package.
Graduates may progress into work within theatre, film, television, fashion, retail makeup, photography, weddings, events, prosthetics and special effects, or continue into more advanced study within the makeup industry.
Why Choose Beautorium Training Academy?
Train with an award-winning academy and experienced industry professionals
Learn from tutors actively working in makeup, theatre, SFX and creative industries so jave strong current induatry knowledge and connections.
Gain real portfolio images through professional shoots and events
Build skills across beauty, fashion, bridal, theatre, SFX and media makeup
Benefit from small class sizes and personalised support
Access career guidance, freelance advice and progression opportunities
Study in Waterford with flexible payment plans available
Build valuable industry connections to help secure future work opportunities
Students can study locally in Waterford while gaining the same high-quality training, portfolio opportunities and industry experience often associated with larger cities, without the added cost and pressure of travelling far or relocating.
📍 Locations: Waterford
🎓 Qualification:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up
AIT Certificate in Brow Shaping, Soft Gel tips, Nail art, Lash Lift and Tint.
Workahops include Creative Hair styling, Wig Maintenance and styling, Social Media skills, sustainability in the kndustry and more!
💄 Career Pathways: Freelance Makeup Artist | Fashion & Editorial | Theatre | Film & TV | SFX | Prosthetics | Body Painting | Bridal | Creative Media Makeup
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