Make-up for Media (SEG Award – Level 1 Certificate)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who wants to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses. However, it will be beneficial if you’ve already completed one of our short courses or possess some art experience.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£859

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in one further instalment of £459. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 December 2025. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide basic study materials for this course. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee. Your SEG registration fee is also covered by your fee.

• Your own set of professional make-up brushes (at least 10-12) and brush cleanser.
• Skincare: make-up remover/wipes, cleanser, toner and moisturiser.
• Hygiene: Tissues, cotton wool/buds, disposable mascara wands and lip applicators.
• Make-up: Primer, foundation, concealer, powder, blusher a wide range of eyeshadow colours, eye and lip pencils, mascara, lipsticks and glosses, brow products and strip and individual lashes.
• A camera or mobile phone to record your personal work.

• An introduction to the world of the professional make-up artist, including historic references, current practices, and how make-up impacts and connects to the creative arts.
• Health and safety considerations, patch-testing, hygiene, and best working practices.
• Basic media and materials handling practice
• How make-up can be used in various art forms, looks, and styles.
• Facial shapes, bone structure and skin types.
• Mediums, methods, and specialist application techniques.
• Alternative processes and special effects make-up applications.
• Client consultation techniques and costing services as a make-up artist.
• Portfolio development

At the end of the course you'll:

• Have gained valuable insight into the world of professional make-up artistry.
• Have experience using different make-up mediums, application methods and techniques.
• Have developed practical techniques for integrating special effects in your final looks.
• Possess fundamental knowledge and essential creative skills to develop as a make-up artist and confidently apply your practice in the real world.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

You'll be continually assessed throughout the course in a variety of ways including practical tasks, observations, assignments, presentations, and portfolio reviews. In each of the two termly Saturday sessions, you'll receive a personal formative performance review by your tutor.

Skills Education Group will conduct final assessment of work submitted for Level 1 Moderation; graded either Pass/Fail.