PROSPECTUS. LA College of Creative Arts.

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1 PROSPECTUS LA College of Creative Arts.

2 Creative Fashion Performing Arts Make-up Artistry & Design. THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE is proudly positioned at the forefront of academic, professional creativity. From our state-of-the-art Dublin campus and expanding global locations including London, Los Angeles and Sao Paulo, we deliver a host of internationally respected and accredited courses - spanning fashion, performing arts, make-up artistry and design. Our hands-on approach aims to fast-track your career through the highest standards of professional training. We are here to help you develop your true potential, and fulfil a rewarding career in the creative arts. xx 1

3 Courses Fashion S DURATION PAGE Long Term 1-Year Fashion Design & Manufacturing National Certificate in Fashion 1 academic year (9 months), 9 Design & Manufacture full-time 2-Year HND Fashion Design Higher National Diploma: Design & 2 academic years (9 months 11 Production with Retail LACC Award per year), full-time Short Term An Introduction to Fashion Design LACCA Award 8 weeks full-time, 6 months 12 part-time Fashion Styling LACCA Diploma in Fashion Styling 3.5 weeks full-time, 3 months 13 part-time Make-Up Long Term 1 Year HNC Fashion Make-Up Course SQA Higher National Certificate in 1 academic year, full-time 15 Fashion & Photographic Make-Up Short Term The Professional Make-Up Course LACCA Diploma in Fashion & 8 weeks full-time, 28 weeks 16 Media Make-Up part-time Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal LACCA Certificate in Fashion & 2 weeks full-time, 10 weeks 17 Bridal Make-Up part-time 4-Day Advanced Course LACCA Award in Fashion Make-Up 4 Saturdays 18 4-Day Advanced Bridal Workshop LACCA Advanced Certificate in 4 Sundays 19 Business of Bridal Introduction to Airbrushing LACCA Award in Airbrushing 2 days 20 Special Effects Diploma LACCA Award in Special Effects 20 weeks full-time 21 Start Your Own Business LACCA Award Flexible bespoke course 22 Bespoke Course LA Certificate of Attendance Flexible 23 Creative Face-painting course LACCA Certificate in Face-Painting 4 days 24 Make-Up 101 LACCA Certificate in Make-Up days 25 Module 1: An Introduction to Make-Up LACCA Module 1: Award in 1 week full-time, 5 weeks 25 Natural Make-Up part-time LA Teen Beauty LACCA Certificate of Attendance 1 day 25 Creative Long Term 3-Year Creative Programme SQA Higher National Certificate in 3 academic years 27 Fashion & Photographic Make-Up Performing Arts: Speech & Drama SQA Higher National Diploma in 1 3 years 28 Make-Up Artistry LACCA Professional Diploma LACCA Award Digital Photography & Photoshop LACCA Award 1 year full-time, 18 months 29 part-time Interior Design LACCA Award 1 academic year 29 Short Term Creative Blogging: An Introduction LACCA Award 2 days, Sat & Sun 31 2-Day Hairstyling Workshop LACCA Award 2 days, Sat & Sun 31 Millinery: Creative Hat Making Course LACCA Award 6 weeks, part-time

4 S EXPLAINED ITEC ITEC is the leading international awards organisation for qualifications in customer service, beauty and spa, hairdressing, complementary therapy, and sports and fitness. Founded in 1947, ITEC s reputation helps graduates secure employment opportunities the world over, thanks to the rigid quality assurance and high standards underpinning the qualifications. CITY & GUILDS City & Guilds is committed to improving lives, boosting business performance, and shaping the landscape for education in Ireland and worldwide. City and Guilds are the biggest name in vocational education, with two million learners working towards one of their qualifications every year. Their purpose is to enable people to unlock their potential and develop the knowledge and skills needed for personal and economic growth. IFMA Irish Federation of Make-Up Artists (IFMA) is a non-profit organisation. IFMA is the only representative organisation for the profession of Make-Up artists in Ireland, IFMA provides a very extensive service to its members. These services include representation, advisory, networking and support, training/educational, competitions, social events and discount schemes. These services are not limited to Ireland, but take account of worldwide events and development within the profession with direct links to London, and New York. LA COLLEGE of CREATIVE ARTS Since its inception in 2005, the LA College of Creative Arts has become a recognised leader in the creative arts arena across Ireland and beyond, including world-class training and development for make-up artists. LA College of Creative Arts qualifications are highly regarded by employers as the college delivers standards of excellence in line with industry best practice. SQA The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the national accreditation and awards body for vocational qualifications across Scotland. The SQA works with schools, colleges, universities and commerce to deliver high quality, flexible and relevant qualifications. FLEXIBLE LEARNING operates an open door policy, which allows students the flexibility to take time out from their studies to secure work placements and seize creative opportunities as they arise. Students are welcome to re-sit modules and photo shoots at a later date. CAREER PLACEMENT PROGRAMME The Career Placement Programme provides an invaluable opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and techniques in a professional setting. Students work with some of the industry s key personnel and brands on advertisements, editorial fashion shoots, photo calls, media press days and fashion shows. Former students have enjoyed work placements on leading magazine titles such as Harpers Bazaar, The Times Style, Vogue, ID and Image. Broadcast experience includes top rating TV shows such as Britain and Ireland s Next Top Model and Sky One s Got To Dance; and esteemed broadcasters such as BBC, MTV, RTE & TV3. Our highly regarded mentorship programme allows students to shadow a number of LA Lecturers and Industry Professionals. LA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME flagship offering, the LA Creative Mentorship Programme, is a unique resource for emerging creative arts students. Unique in the marketplace and building on a host of international experience, the LA Mentorship programme is a single destination for high impact learning for this industry. The programme involves linking an LA pro tutor with a student, where the student receives coaching in their particular areas, for example; fashion, makeup or beauty, with the aim of nurturing talented creative arts students. SUBSIDISED MATERIALS has established an international reputation for using only the best quality products and tools as part of practical demonstrations. As a MAC approved college, LA College of Creative Arts offer students a graduate MAC kit at a discounted price in addition to subsidised starter and industry tool kits for students to use during and after the course. Students are eligible to apply for pro discount schemes with international cosmetic and fashion retailers: MAC, Inglot, LA/Creative, Illamasqua, River Island, New Look, Topshop and many more. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Ireland s international reputation for high quality education is built on the grounds of commitment to excellence. Ireland is a beautiful island, combining contemporary modern cities with an unspoilt countryside. Renowned for friendliness, LA College of Creative Arts offers the warmest of welcomes to students from all over the world. Join the growing number of international students choosing our college to fulfil their potential. are now providing classes in the development of fluency and accuracy in English at both beginners and advanced levels in the creative quarter of Dublin city. We provide students with an in-depth and specifically tailored course, which includes online classes and completely broadens the scope of learning or improving on a new language. We cater to complete beginners and ensure that those new to the language advance to their own abilities through the use of regular assessments. Courses are taught at a level which introduces students to a new creative learning approach to the English language. 4 5

5 is at the forefront of education in the creative arts of fashion, makeup, beauty, photography, art and design. Creative Fashion Make up & Beauty. LA International Campuses Creative Beginnings Make up Courses About us Meet the LA Tutors The LA Dream Team LA Work Experience LA Fashion Exhibition Make up Fashion Courses With a reputation for innovation and excellence, is challenging the boundaries of creative arts. LA Life: Read the first-hand experiences of our students LA Blog See our state of the art studios TAKE THE LA TOUR Fashion Creative Courses Creative Our goal is to maximise every student s potential through a dynamic range of fashion, performing arts, make-up artistry and design courses. We pride ourselves on the highest standards of teaching - delivered by industry professionals with a wealth of experience. This is supported by a live working environment, state-of-the-art studios for inspirational learning, instructing in five-star client care, and giving students the opportunity to participate in ongoing photo shoots and mentorship programmes. We match this with unrivalled support. Our professional career placements, national and international internship opportunities, and editorial photo shoot placements provide students with a solid platform for the future. Above all, we are here to ensure that every graduate has the expertise and knowledge to reach their full creative potential. Visit our website to find out more about LA College of Creative Arts and our world-class range of courses

6 1-Year Fashion, Design & Manufacturing Course Fashion Courses HNC in Fashion Fashion Design Courses Fashion Designing Fashion Courses National Certificate in Fashion Design & Manufacturing 1 Academic Year ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Interview application Our one year National Certificate in Fashion Design & Manufacturing course is specifically designed for people interested in becoming a fashion designer, fashion retailer, or visual merchandiser. The course is designed to completely immerse you in the fashion industry and aims to develop the skills necessary to become a valued professional in your chosen field. You will study both on and offsite to assist your learning and development. As well as attending key module lectures, you will have access to the LA College of Creative Arts studios, where you can collaborate with a variety of professional make-up artists, hair stylists, and photographers to a develop an industry-level portfolio that showcases your designs. The course enables you to develop the fundamental skills required to seek employment at trainee level in the clothing manufacturing, design and retail sectors. This course starts at beginner s level and offers you an insight into the commercial world of fashion design, manufacturing, visual merchandising, fashion buying, fashion event management, and fashion shoot production. It provides you with the necessary skills to flourish in the fashion industry and develop invaluable industry connections. As part of the Career Placement Programme, you will benefit from internship opportunities with leading fashion designers and design houses within the UK and Ireland. Regular industryrelated field trips to museums, galleries, fashion design studios, trade shows and factory manufacturers provide further insight into the multifaceted world of fashion. - Garment design and manufacture - Fashion illustration and drawing using various media - Fashion forecasting: how to identify and interpret fashion trends; how to develop a fashion look - 3D conceptual design process - Industrial sewing and manufacturing techniques - The equipment to create waistand shoulder-suspended garments - Creating basic blocks, a range of manipulation sheets, full-scale patterns using industrial methods to create production patterns for waist- and shoulder-suspended garments - Pattern construction and sewing skills to create garments by manipulating basic blocks to make relevant style changes, creating and cutting out production patterns, and then sewing garments - An introduction to fashion illustration software - Industry practices including: Market and trend research - Global fashion and trends - Portfolio photo shoots - Fashion event management - Social media as a tool to generate revenue Metre sticks French curved rulers Set squares Fabric scissors Paper scissors Measuring tape Calculator Metric Pattern Cutting by Winifred Aldrich (Additional materials can be purchased from fabric stores such as TWI, Staples, Hickeys, etc.) Designer, sewing machine operator, assistant pattern cutter, assistant fashion retailer, assistant visual merchandising, fashion shoot event manager Deposit: Total:

7 2-Year HND Fashion Design Higher National Diploma HND in Fashion Fashion Design Courses Fashion Designing Higher National Diploma in Design & Production with Retail 2 academic years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Interview Application Portfolio and relevant industry experience or 1-Year Certificate in Fashion Design & Manufacturing If you are a burgeoning fashion stylist aiming to make a mark on the industry, or a fashion designer passionate about influencing what the world wears next, then this is the fashion design course for you. The team of lecturers at the LA College of Creative Arts will train you to plan, analyse, synthesise, study, and research to make your ambitions within this sector a reality. The college is located in the heart of Dublin s Creative Quarter of South William Street and Chatham Street. This area is a hub of innovation for budding fashion designers. You will study on- and off-site to assist your learning and development. As well as attending key module lectures, you will have access to the LA College of Creative Arts studios, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of professional make-up artists, hair stylists, and photographers, and build an industry-level portfolio to showcase your designs. In Year 2, you are encouraged to enter national fashion design competitions, visit Paris for Premier Vision, or conduct valuable market research in London. Guest Speakers A panel of guest speakers - fashion designers, magazine editors, film and theatre costume designers, fashion stylists, and buyers - offer insight into working in the industry. As part of the Career Placement Programme, you will benefit from internship opportunities with leading UK and Ireland fashion designers and design houses. Regular industry-related field trips to museums, galleries, fashion design studios, trade shows and factory manufacturers provide further insight into the multifaceted world of fashion. - Art: developing colour and texture skills - Garment design: developing design processes - Illustration techniques: basics in Adobe Photoshop and life drawing - Working drawings: industry requirements and technical sheets - Market and trend research - Pattern drafting - Garment cutting and assembly: developing cutting and sewing skills - Fashion history: understanding fashion from 1900s to present day - Fashion industry appreciation - Presentation techniques: at the end of each module students will present their finished garment and portfolio - Social media as a tool to generate revenue Year 1 - Communication and problem solving skills - Commercial design - Design and production with retail - Advanced designing and producing fashion garments - Fashion merchandising - Clothing: production, trimming and finishing techniques - Textile technology - Garment pattern: blocks manipulation and production - Advanced complex pattern development and customisation Industry practice for Year 1: - Elements of style and colour - Designers style - Global fashion/global trends - Fashion event management Year 2 - Fashion design and production with retail - Design and manufacture of a bridal or evening wear garment - Computer-aided drafting (CAD) pattern development - Arts event management - Store design and layout - An introduction to corset production - Drape and flat pattern making - Fashion technology - Millinery Industry practice for Year 2: - Branding - Fashion event management - Setting up your own design business or label - Fashion marketing and PR - Production manufacturing Metre sticks French curve rulers Set squares Fabric scissors Paper scissors Measuring tape Calculator Metric Pattern Cutting by Winifred Aldrich (Additional materials can be purchased from fabric stores such as TWI, Staples, Hickeys, etc.) Fashion designer, fashion stylist, milliner, alterations specialist, design room assistant, freelance designer, production assistant, garment technologist, fashion allocator, merchandiser, buyer or retail manager, pattern technologist, visual merchandiser Deposit: 1,500 Year 1: 8,995 Year 2: 8,

8 An Introduction to Fashion Design Fashion Courses Fashion Design Fashion Illustration Fashion Styling Course Fashion Courses Fashion Styling Award Full-time: 8 weeks Part-time: 6 months What better way to gain the skills and knowledge for success in the world of fashion design than by learning from the best our talented team of respected fashion designers at the LA College of Creative Arts. This intensive course provides a hands-on, practical approach to prepare you for a career in the industry. The course spans the essential basics of art, design and illustration before moving onto the design fundamentals of fashion drawing, pattern drafting, pattern cutting and garment construction. Broadening your horizons Success in the world of fashion design is no longer about having an interesting idea and producing a quick sketch of it on a piece of paper. Fashion design graduates now work in many different capacities, from designing bespoke fashion, eyewear and footwear collections to studying international trends as a fashion writer, or working in a dynamic design office environment. This course will open your eyes to a host of career options, and is a great stepping stone to our full-time 1-Year Course in Fashion Design. Developing your portfolio During the course, you will work on your own unique garment. The finished design will not only reflect your knowledge of fashion design but also the production skills and finishing techniques you have acquired. Your garment will be photographed in a finale fashion shoot and included in your own design portfolio to present to guests on graduation day. You will have the opportunity to participate in our ever-popular LA Tea & Cake seminars, which take place regularly on campus. Here, key industry experts share their stories and offer insider advice and tips on the latest industry techniques. The seminars also provide you with the opportunity to mix with influential industry people and strong networking opportunities. Clothing manufacture: - Machine and sewing skills - Introduction to pattern drafting - Introduction to garment cutting - Introduction to garment assembly Fashion design and art: - Basic design development skills - Introduction to developing colour and texture skills - Introduction to illustration techniques Industry practice and retail: - Market and trend research - Professional photo shoots A camera (digital if possible) Dressmaking pins Fabric scissors 2 x A3 layout pad Fine black fiber tip pens Magic marker Glue stick Fashion designer, alterations specialist, fashion illustrator, textile assistant Deposit: 800 Total: 2,995 Diploma in Fashion Styling Full-time: 3.5 weeks Part-time: 3 months If you are seeking the perfect platform to further your fashion career, this course provides professional training that is highly recognised within industry and unrivalled in Ireland. It thoroughly prepares you for work in a host of areas across the fashion industry. This course combines expert tuition with vital hands-on experience under our internationally recognised Fashion Styling lecturers. Our multifaceted classes provide an invaluable insight into the fashion industry, while teaching the core skills to work in a host of fields, from fashion PR to styling. This course delivers the expertise to help you stand out In the competitive field of fashion, where it is vital that you have the skill set to match your eye for style. You will have the opportunity to work with our team of make-up artists and hair stylists on numerous editorial style photo shoots. These invaluable resources enable you to create professional-quality images to include in your portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to meet industry insiders with a number of key seminars and discussions. Previous guest speakers have included renowned fashion editors, international stylists, professional fashion photographers and TV presenters who have provided an insight into their careers and offered invaluable advice to our students. Our Career Placement Programme also offers the opportunity for you to apply for an internship with the personal shopping team at Arnotts, one of Ireland s most prestigious fashion retailers. On completion of the Fashion Styling Course, one student will also be awarded the prestigious Student of the Year. Fashion: Styling elements and styling roles and careers Client briefing Communication Project planning Briefing Procedure for photo shoots Location Fashion forecasting How to create a look for a photo shoot Sourcing items for photo shoot Garment care Make up: Trends and techniques Visualisation as a form of communication Photo shoot practicalities Fashion history Silhouettes Colour psychology Individual colour theory Hair: Trends and techniques Photography: History of photography Techniques Guest speaker on an insight to role of photographer on set Moodboards Fashion journalism and PR: Fashion journalism Fashion PR and fashion journalism The role of PR in the fashion industry Fashion press release and press packs Editorial versus advertorial Colour theory: Colour combo Components of colour Individual colour theory Colour category Professional practice Portfolio Stylist kit Working on location Keeping records Working in the industry Self employment Pricing strategy Marketing Social media as a tool to generate revenue Styling starter kit (for full contents see Fashion stylist, wardrobe stylist, wardrobe assistant, fashion buyer Deposit: 700 Total:

9 Make-Up Courses 1 Year HNC Fashion Make-Up Course Make-Up Courses Fashion Make-Up Bridal Make-Up SQA Higher National Certificate in Fashion & Photographic Make-Up 1 academic year Fast-track your fashion and photographic career as a professional make-up artist with this intensive one year programme in make-up studies. This course is simply best in industry. With a truly unique and advanced level curriculum, students will undergo the most rigorous training currently on offer within the professional make-up artistry industry. Focusing heavily on practical based Fashion and Photographic tuition, students will graduate fully equipped for a career working as a make-up artist in the fashion, beauty and media industry. As well as the skills and techniques needed to provide the highest level of make-up artistry, students will also be educated on providing five star customer service, conducting retail sales, visual communication and applying design and creativity to every project. To prepare our Fashion and Photographic students for their involvement working within this challenging and competitive industry, it is essential to gain as much practical experience as possible. With this being a key priority, students will take part in on-going photo shoots throughout the year and develop a strong professional fashion and photographic portfolio to assist in future career progression. All students on this course receive the opportunity to showcase their talent at the best end of year show in industry in front of professionals, friends and family. Course Content: make-up studies: - Bridal and contemporary bridal make-up - High fashion make-up - Male make-up and grooming - Fashion and photographic make-up - Avant Garde make-up - Current trends in make-up - Creative studies - Theatre make-up for performance - Specialist TV film and theatrical make-up - Professional practice make-up - TV and film make-up - Special effects - Casualty make-up - Intro to character make-up - Face and intro to body painting Business and professional studies: - Hair styling for make-up artists - Ongoing professional photo shoots - Skin on camera - Magazine cover make-up - Celebrity make-up - Intro to airbrushing - Professional hygiene - On-set etiquette - Lighting and effects on make-up - Red carpet make-up - Hollywood glamour - Client conduct - Principles & practices of selling - Software applications - Customer service - Social media as a tool to generate revenue Theatre, Stage Productions, Film, TV, Fashion & Print Media, Special Effects Artist, Freelance/ Contractor Artist, Bridal Artist, Music Video Deposit: 1,500 Total: 8,

10 The Professional Make-Up Course Make-Up Courses Make-Up Artists Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal Make-Up Courses Fashion Make-Up Bridal Make-Up Diploma in Fashion & Media Make-Up ITEC Accreditation (Optional) Full-time: 8 weeks Part-time: 6.5 months Attain the core skills to pursue a career as a professional make-up artist and benefit from the highest standards of training unrivalled in the industry. Become a Professional Make-up Artist As a student, you will develop new techniques and skills through live interactive presentations, demonstrations and seminars with our highly experienced lecturers, all of whom are working make-up artists and experts in their field. promotes learning by practice, with an emphasis on attention to detail. We are passionate about preparing you for a rewarding career in your chosen field. This course will ensure that you achieve the highest levels of talent, skill and accuracy. We pride ourselves on developing the talents of every student in accordance with core industry standards. We consistently review and refine course features to ensure that the techniques and materials we use are representative of the latest trends and industry advancements. Learn from Industry Professionals The Professional Course is held on-site using state-of-the-art studio facilities. During the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in numerous editorial-style photo shoots, working alongside a leading photographer. The photo shoots are designed to help you develop key skills in a realistic working environment, learning from industry professionals. You will graduate with a professional eight-image portfolio; an invaluable promotional tool for aspiring make-up artists. Every student on The Professional Course also completes a certified one-day business seminar, which focuses on bookkeeping, tax, VAT, industry networking, customer service, branding and marketing. We encourage students of The Professional Course to apply for the LA College of Creative Arts Career Placement Programme to support practical learning in the industry. This respected programme provides internship opportunities and mentoring programmes with leading international brands and people: an invaluable opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and techniques in a professional setting. - Bridal and contemporary bridal make-up - High fashion make-up - Male make-up - Fashion and photographic make-up - Fantasy make-up - Period make-up - TV and film make-up - Special effects - Facial hair and wigs - Introduction to body painting - Airbrushing - Two-day hairstyling Professional 18-piece brush set : 195 (Included in course fee) Professional Course student kit: 195 (Included in course fee) Professional make-up artist: bridal, editorial, theatre, TV and film make-up, Deposit: 800 Total: 3,500 Certificate in Fashion & Bridal Make-Up ITEC Accreditation (Optional) Full-time: 2 weeks Part-time: 10 weeks Learn your craft from a team of experienced make-up artists through a series of interactive demonstrations and tutorials. Every stage is followed by a practical session, enabling you to put theory into practice and develop your skills under expert guidance. Fashion and Bridal Make-up Practical Experience If you are serious about a career in the industry, then it s essential that you gain as much practical experience as possible. You will have the opportunity to take part in an end-of-course photo shoot and create both a natural and bridal make-up look. The finished images form part of a professional portfolio - a valuable promotional tool for you to advance your career. Fashion and Bridal Make-up Careers This intensive fashion and bridal make-up course provides you with the core skills to pursue a career as a make-up-artist working as part of a team on catwalk shows, fashion and bridal photography, and editorial photo shoots. It starts at a beginner level and builds to incorporate more advanced training techniques in make-up artistry. You will learn visual communication and how to apply design and creativity to every project. Developing your business skills, you will learn how to deal with tasks effectively, problem solve, and manage and develop your talents to become one of the most employable make-up artists in your field. We promote learning by practice with an emphasis on attention to detail, and are passionate about continually reviewing every aspect of our courses. Through this, you benefit from latest advances and techniques in high fashion and bridal make-up artistry. Flexible learning We operate a flexible, open-door policy for all our students giving you the choice to seize creative opportunities as they arise and take time out of the course to secure work placements. You also have the flexibility to re-sit modules of your choice at a later date to suit your career circumstances. - Fundamentals of make-up - Bridal and contemporary bridal make-up - Special occasion - Sultry smokey eye - False lashes: strip and individual - High fashion make-up - Catwalk make-up from international catwalks - Latest trend make-up from Vogue to the high street - Photographic and black-and-white photographic make-up - Mother-of-the-bride mature make-up - Photo shoot: recreate a bridal and natural look for your professional portfolio Professional 18-piece brush set : 195 (Included in course fee) Fashion & Bridal student starter kit: 125 (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) Bridal, fashion, and editorial make-up Deposit: 200 Total:

11 4-Day Advanced Course Make-Up Courses Catwalk & High Fashion Make-Up 4-Day Advanced Bridal Workshop Business Courses Make-Up Courses Bridal Make-Up Award in Fashion Make-Up 4 days ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal course completion or two years industry experience This highly intensive four-day make-up course is specifically designed for those who are serious about a career as a make-up artist working on professional catwalk and high-fashion projects. Promoting learning by practice, our talented team of lecturers emphasise attention to detail. The study is fast paced, and we require you to have a competent level of make-up artistry skills. This makes it ideally suited to graduates from the LA College of Creative Arts College Module 1: An Introduction to Make-Up or Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal courses. As part of the course, you have access to an in-house photographic space complete with full wardrobe and props, and the opportunity to take part in a realistic editorial photo shoot. On the day of the shoot, you will work with a leading hair stylist and a professional model to create a high-fashion image worthy of a leading glossy magazine. The final photo shoot images ensure that you complete the course with a professional quality portfolio of work to support your career as a make-up artist. We offer an open door policy that gives you the flexibility to take time out from the course to secure work placements and seize creative opportunities as they arise, and then to re-sit modules of their choice at a later date. - Natural make-up - Couture bridal - Airbrushing perfection - Catwalk and high fashion - LA College signature smokey eye - Working with jewels and glitters - Trend make-up - Gucci, Prada and Versace theme - Male make-up - Working with a photographer - Professional photo shoot Set of professional make-up brushes ( LA College 7-piece brush set: 65 or LA College 18-piece brush Set: 195) (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES High fashion and catwalk make-up artist, editorial make-up artist Deposit: 200 Total: 840 Advanced Certificate in Business of Bridal 4 days ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Relevant experience If you are serious about a career as a make-up artist in the bridal industry, this exciting four-day highly intensive bridal workshop is designed for you. Promoting learning by practice, our talented team of lecturers emphasise attention to detail. The course is fast paced, and we require you to have a competent level of make-up artistry skills. Therefore, it is ideally suited to graduates from the LA College of Creative Arts College Module 1 or Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal. Every part of this course is taught by a core team of experienced make-up artists through a series of interactive tutorials. This course covers how to deliver a 5-star bridal experience and quality service from the initial enquiry to the wedding day and post-event follow up. To prepare for working in the bridal industry, it is essential to gain practical experience. We will teach you visual communication and how to apply design and creativity to every project. You will learn how to deal with tasks effectively, problem solve, and develop yourself to become an employable make-up artist in the industry. Tutorials: - Advanced contemporary bridal demonstrations - Advanced traditional/classical bridal demonstrations - The art of natural bridal - Bridal party looks - Bridal photo shoot: creating a portfolio of two bridal looks The Business of Bridal: - The business of weddings - Bridal marketing material design - Time management - Pricing strategy - Bridal make-up kit set-up - Artist etiquette before, during and after the wedding day Set of professional make-up brushes ( LA College 7-piece brush set: 65 or LA College 18-piece brush Set: 195) Module 2 student kit: 125 (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Freelance bridal make-up artist, bridal make-up specialist, bridal consultant Deposit: 100 Total:

12 Introduction to Airbrushing Make-Up Courses Television Make-Up Wedding Make-Up Make-Up & Special Effects for Film Make-Up Courses Special Effects SFX Theatre Make-Up Award in Airbrushing 2 days Boost your skills as an airbrushing artist with a course in face and body airbrushing at the College. This introductory airbrushing workshop is specifically designed to enhance make-up artistry skills for beauty, catwalk, film, fashion editorial and television. Evolving technologies such as high definition TV have presented professional make-up artists with a variety of new challenges in creating flawless make-up coverage, both on and off camera. The Introduction to Airbrushing course teaches you how to create picture perfect looks for even the most demanding visual projects. Having mastered the essential skills in applying airbrush make-up, you will be able to create different looks including natural make-up, fashion and catwalk make-up, airbrushing for flawless bridal looks and photographic and TV make-up. Your lecturer will demonstrate the very latest industry techniques including flawless foundation, colour layering and creating and covering tattoos. Having mastered the essential skills in make-up application, you will learn to create different looks including: Natural, fashion and catwalk make-up Weddings Photographic and TV make-up The course will include the following: - Different types of airbrushes - Setting up, cleaning and maintaining equipment, cleaning - Applying foundation - Highlighting, shading, blusher, eye shadows - Applying with stencils and freehand strokes - Troubleshooting the brush - How to generate revenue We will provide the airbrushing equipment you needed to complete this two-day course, although we may advise you to bring additional products in your beauty kit to complement your work. Beauty airbrushing artist Deposit: 200 Total: 400 Higher Certificate in High Definition TV, Film & Theatre Make-Up 20 weeks, full-time (1 course or 18 singular modules) Develop the specialist, precision skills required for applying make-up in film, high definition television, print photography, advertising and the theatre. The course features high definition TV and film make-up modules, where you will learn everything from male grooming, glamour high definition make-up, and period make-up and hair styling from the 1920s to 1960s, to special effects such as skin defects, casualty, and death effects. Further skills include latex and plastic bald cap making, facial hair, theatrical make-up, airbrushing, body painting and facial sculpting. Your course lecturers are seasoned entertainment-industry professionals, with experience in creating award-winning special effects on blockbuster movies, short films, TV adverts, and celebrity clientele. IN THIS PROGRAMME YOU CAN STUDY: Module 1 - An introduction to High Definition Make-Up for TV & Film - Male grooming - Glamour makeup for high def - Period makeup: Egyptian, Victorian and Elizabethan Module 2 - Period Make-Up & Hair 1920 s-1960 s hair & make-up Module 3 - Character Make-Up for HD Film & TV - Dirt techniques - Sweat, veins, track marks - Skin disorders and defects Module 4 - Realistic Ageing for HD Film & TV - Film ageing with latex, paint and skin pigmentation Module 5 - Latex Bald Cap Making & Application Module 6 - Plastic Bald Cap Making & Application Module 7-9: Facial hair - Beards - Facial hair fashions - Moustache - Hair knotting - Side burns - Chin piece Module 10 & 11: Theatrical Hair Styling & Make-Up - Skeletal design - Ballet makeup - Ageing - Fairytale characters - Wax sculpting characters - Casualty effects for theatre Module 12 - Wigs - Wig maintenance, dressing and application - Period styles - Using bald caps - Theatre makeup design using wigs Module 13 - Bodypainting, Airbrushing & Tattoos - Tattoo covering - Airbrushing techniques, maintenance and application - Beauty airbrush & body makeup - Airbrushed body painting - Body art - Illusion Module 14 - HD Quality SFX & Casualty Effects using Silicone - Stitches & blood - Injuries - Silicone burns - Surgical wounds - Rope marks, strangulation Module 15 - Prosthetics - Sculpt cuts - Scars - Burns - Casting Module 16 - Creating Prosthetics - Working with gelatine, application, painting and removal. - Create a severed hand Module 17 - Character creation and sculpting with prosthetics Module 18 - Final Assessment Prep Week and Guest Industry Talks Module 19 - Final Assessments CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Special effects make-up artist, prosthetic artist, TV and Film artist, Theatre artist - FULL COURSE Deposit: 800 Total: PER MODULE Deposit: 200 Total:

13 Start Your Own Business Business Course Make-Up Courses Make-Up Business Bespoke Course Make-Up Courses Make-Up Artistry Award Bespoke, flexible course. Contact us to discuss your requirements. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Training received in a specialist skill Once you ve mastered the techniques for a career within the beauty and fashion industry through our professional courses, we encourage you to hone your business skills for a long and successful career as a freelance make-up artist, stylist, salon owner or entrepreneur. Our primary goal is to prepare you for work after you graduate. This course was created with an entrepreneurial focus in mind and gives you the essentials to maintain basic financial records, create marketing tools, and apply successful networking techniques. Each aspect of this course is taught by a leading industry professional who is currently working within your sector. Therefore, you will receive training most relevant to you, from SME finance, VAT and tax regulation to brand marketing and networking. A life coach will conduct motivational talks to promote confidence; helping you to plan and achieve your short - and long - term goals, and inspiring you to succeed. Entrepreneur, freelance make-up artist Deposit: 200 Total: 595 LA Certificate of Attendance Flexible (can run between Mon-Fri, 9am 8pm). Contact us to discuss your requirements. Our Bespoke Course gives you the opportunity to benefit from tailored training in line with your creative needs. It features one-to-one training, where you will work closely with our professional lecturers to create a customised course. If you are looking for intensive training in a particular element of make-up artistry, then this course is for you. Based at the LA College of Creative Arts campus, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of professional make-up artists, hair stylists and photographers, and build a professional portfolio featuring industry standard images. - Individually tailored programme, which can be determined to suit each student s requirements. Professional make-up 18-piece brush set: 195 or Professional make-up 7-piece brush set: 65 Your own skin care: eye make-up remover, cleanser and moisturiser (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) Deposit: 200 Total: 250 per day* *Final cost depends on the topics chosen - Learning the business of make-up artistry - Learning how to create an impressive, distinctive portfolio - Creating a resume that gets attention - Giving a great interview and showing your work to its full potential - Discovering who employs make-up artists and how to contact them - Understanding tax basics e.g. being self-employed - Connecting with Industry - Creating and negotiating rates - Designing your own website and business cards on a budget - Discovering your long- and short-term goals: ensuring your future success with a life coach

14 Creative Face-Painting Make-Up Courses Theatre Make-Up Event Make-Up Make-Up 101 Make-Up Courses Make-Up Artistry Make-Up Essentials Certificate in Make-Up 101 An Introduction to Make-Up Make-Up Courses Make-Up Essentials Trend and Bridal Make-Up Module 1: Award in Natural Make Up Teen Beauty Make-Up Courses Teenage Make-Up Certificate of Attendance Certificate in Face-Painting 4 days Learning creative face painting is a superb skill that a make-up artist can use in a variety of sectors including theatre, pantomime, television and children s entertainment. This four-day creative face painting course provides knowledge and expertise in junior and adult face painting, taught by a world-class face and body painting expert. The course also includes an introductory airbrushing module covering a variety of airbrushing techniques specifically designed to enhance make-up artistry skills for film, high-profile events and television. This is a fun and creative masterclass in face painting taught in-studio at the LA College of Creative Arts College. You will learn a wide range of techniques and study how to enhance your designs with colours, glitters, gels and gemstones to create memorable works of art on your models. You are encouraged to bring along your camera to document the artistic looks you create, and build a portfolio for prospective clients. - Construct face painting designs - Sponge and brush techniques - Apply perfect bases - Flawless colour blending - Perfect line work included brushstrokes, teardrops, comma strokes - Rainbow cakes - Highlights using colours, glitters, gels and gemstones - Special effects such as starbursts - Girls faces: sparkly shiny teardrops, swirls, curls, and more - Boys faces: monsters, characters, extended animals, and gore - Halloween designs - Fast faces - Introduction to airbrushing techniques Face-painting and body paint artist Deposit: 200 Total: 250 per day 2 days Fast-track your understanding of make-up artistry with our new 101 course, which provides an intensive insight into the skills and knowledge behind the profession. Launched due to popular demand, Make-Up 101 starts at beginner s level to deliver the foundations of makeup artistry, and is the perfect stepping stone to our advanced courses. You will learn the essentials - from how to create facial definition using highlighting, contouring, correcting and concealing techniques, to producing flawless day make-up and the perfect smokey eyes - as well as taking part in intensive lip and liner precision workshops. The course is taught by our elite professional lecturers on campus using state-of-the-art studio facilities and the highest quality makeup products. Every element of the course features interactive demonstrations followed by practical sessions - providing you with the skills and proficiency to progress to our Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal course or The Professional Course. - Daytime make-up look - Evening make-up look - Applying lashes Professional brush set 7-piece: 65 Make-up 101 student starter kit: 30 (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Ideal stepping stone to Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal or The Professional Course Total: 250 Full-time: 1 week Part-time: 5 weeks If you are considering a career as a makeup artist but unsure if it s right for you, this course provides an essential insight into the profession. Available as a day or evening course, it combines expert tuition with informed industry knowledge. You will be trained from beginner s level on fundamentals of make-up artistry, from creating classic smokey eye and applying false lashes, to trend-inspired looks and bridal make-up. When you graduate, you will have the core skills and knowledge to make an informed choice about your career as a make-up artist. Training takes place at the LA College of Creative Arts campus, using state-of-the-art studio facilities and a team of highly experienced lecturers from the creative makeup industry. Every element of the course features interactive demonstrations followed by practical sessions - providing you with the opportunity to develop your skills under expert guidance. You will also receive advice on networking and learn how to create the perfect professional make-up kit for every occasion. - Daytime and evening make-up - Smokey eyes - Bridal make-up - Applying strip and individual lashes Professional 7-piece brush set: 65 (included in course fee) Introductory student starter kit: 125 (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) Ideal stepping stone to Make-Up artistry; Fashion & Bridal Make-Up Course or The Professional Course 1 day Teenage girls can have fun exploring the world of beauty with this popular makeup course. Created specifically for teens, you will find a colour palette and products to suit your skin type and learn techniques to correctly apply make-up through easy-to-follow lessons. This one-day beauty course also incorporates an enjoyable hair lesson on how to create hairstyles for daytime and evening looks. The course takes place in our state-of-the-art studio facilities at the LA College of Creative Arts College campus. Delivered by some of the industry s most celebrated make-up artists and hair stylists, each element is taught in a fun interactive way and followed by a practical session, where you have the chance to practice on your fellow students. An experience like this is always better shared, so we encourage you to book with a group of friends. Everyone leaves with an enviable repertoire of skills, and the confidence to apply flawlessly fabulous make-up that will make an impact at any occasion. - Make-up lesson - Hair lesson - Professional photo shoot Set of professional make-up brushes ( LA College 7-piece brush set: 65 or LA College 18-piece brush Set: 195) (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) Deposit: 50 Full Cost: 95 Deposit: 200 Total:

15 Creative Courses 3-Year Creative Programme Make-Up Artistry Fashion Styling Hair Styling Photographic Make-Up Year 1 - SQA Higher National Certificate in Fashion & Photographic Make-Up Year 2 - SQA Higher National Diploma in Make-Up Artistry Year 3 - Professional Diploma 3 academic years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Interview application If you are looking to combine a number of creative studies, our 3-Year Creative Programme is the perfect choice. You will become proficient in a broad range of skills, and graduate as a highly competent creative professional. The course gives you the flexibility to adapt to any area of the industry, from fashion styling and make-up artistry to hair styling and business operations. In addition to expanding your knowledge, it also makes you more employable across the industry. During the course, you will receive a thorough grounding in many disciplines. Carefully chosen elements of theoretical and practical work are combined to deliver a dynamic mode of study, and an ideal platform for a wide range of creative careers. We constantly review every element of our courses, ensuring you benefit from the latest techniques, materials, trends and industry advancements. Practical learning for your career The course takes place on site, where you will learn from our experienced team of make-up artists, fashion stylists, business lecturers and hair stylists. Each class is conducted in a highly interactive environment, with regular practical work assessments to help you achieve industry-level standards. You will have the opportunity to put your skills to good use outside of the classroom, with support provided to secure freelance projects where possible. The most popular aspect of the 3-Year Creative Programme is the ongoing editorial-style photo shoots that take place throughout the course. These shoots promote teamwork and a deeper understanding of the skills required to work as a leading professional in your chosen field. This also builds into a professional portfolio of images that are essential to career development. As part of this course, you will take part in the Career Placement Programme. This respected programme provides internship opportunities and mentoring programmes with leading international brands and people. You will also have the chance to meet international industry professionals during our themed masterclasses. The masterclasses provide an opportunity to learn valuable insights in the fields of styling, make-up artistry, and hairdressing, and network with influential industry contacts. Year 1 See Introduction to Make-up, page 25 Year 2 Unit 1: Advanced special effects Period make-up - Character make-up: suitable for TV / film and theatre - Applying full beard and facial hair - Production study - Employment experience - Fantasy make-up - Period make-up - Creative studies - Theatre make-up for performance - Airbrushing - Drag - Bollywood glamour Unit 2: Hair styling and design Creative designs in haircutting - Wig making - Styling hair with the use of postiche and padding - Maintaining and styling postiche - Continuity, cutting and colouring techniques for production - Male grooming - End-of-year project: Production project Year 3 Unit 1: Fashion styling - Fashion forecasting - Cool hunting - Colour theory - Make-up: Trends and techniques - Photo shoot practicalities - Fashion history - Silhouettes - Hair: Trends and techniques - Photography: Guest speaker - Fashion journalism - Fashion PR and fashion journalism - Professional practice - Working in the industry - Self employment - Pricing and marketing strategy Unit 2: Business module - Training skills - Presentation skills - Record keeping and accounting - Entrepreneurial marketing skills - Getting started in business - Managing a small business - Social media as a tool to generate revenue - Final-year project Professional 18-piece brush set: 195 (included in course fee) 1-year student starter kit: 195 (included in course fee) 1-year student hair kit: 75 (We offer our students exclusive discounts on course equipment) Creative director; TV, and film; bridal, fashion, editorial, music, theatre, TV and film make-up artist; body paint artist; prosthetic make-up artist; wigs and facial hair stylist; eye and skin treatment specialist; fashion stylist; fashion writer Deposit: 1,500 Year 1: 8,995 Year 2: 6,995 Year 3: 8,