Fashion styling and makeup short courses
Learn how to create standout looks, understand current trends, and master techniques used by industry professionals. From styling photoshoots and building fashion concepts to creating flawless makeup looks, these courses offer the perfect opportunity to express your creativity and develop skills that make an impact.
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The Complete Makeup Artist Short Course
£4450
A practical and industry focused intensive course that covers the foundations of makeup artistry, designed for aspiring artists. You will learn the professional skills required to become an innovative and in-demand makeup artist in the creative
- Dates - 16 January 2027 to 20 March 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays
Introduction to Professional Makeup Short Course
£990
Learn essential makeup techniques and explore a career as a professional makeup artist. Create flawless styles and discover industry insights.
- Dates - 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Fashion Styling Intensive Short Course
£2000
Refine your styling expertise. This intensive course offers industry insights and practical application in editorial, commercial, and concept development.
- Dates - 1 September 2026 to 11 September 2026
- Schedule - Week 1: Tues to Fri (10:00-17:15), Week 2: Mon to Fri (10:00-16:00)
Editorial Styling and Creative Direction Short Course
£2880
Launch your fashion creative direction career. Learn editorial styling, media and image creation. Direct shoots and build a digital portfolio. Gain insider industry knowledge.
- Dates - 27 July 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
The Complete Stylist Short Course
£4450
Develop your fashion styling voice. In-depth course covering: contemporary media, insider advice and professional growth. Build a unique portfolio and gain industry insights.
- Dates - 30 September 2026 to 5 December 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays (onsite 10:00 - 17:00), Wednesdays (online 18:00 - 20:00)
Men's Personal Styling Online Short Course
£430
Develop skills in men's image consulting. Learn client styling and business marketing.
- Dates - 22 February 2027 to 15 March 2027
- Schedule - Mondays
Beginners Makeup Tutorial Step by Step Short Course
£620
Learn how to apply your own makeup and explore a range of techniques. Discover how to create different makeup looks from natural day makeup to event makeup.
- Dates - 21 June 2027 to 23 June 2027
- Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
The Complete Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV Short Course
£2200
Explore the key techniques needed to create SFX makeup looks. Gain insight into the key skills required to thrive in the film, TV, theatre and performance industries.
- Dates - 16 January 2027 to 20 March 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays
Student Stories
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Zoe Fidgeon, makeup artist, in the LCF makeup studios.
Becoming a makeup artist and building a business with a short course
We speak to Zoe Fidgeon, a former short course student who has become a professional makeup artist and now runs her own bridal makeup business. She shares how the short course helped her get there.
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Student Chiara styling a model | The Complete Stylist Short Course
Supporting the next generation of fashion stylists: inside the Complete Stylist Short Course
We speak to two recent students from The Complete Stylist Short Course about how it helped prepare them to enter the fashion industry
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Image: Makeup Workshop, London College of Fashion | Abdulrahman Mohammed
A Spectrum of Makeup Artistry: Courses at UAL Short Courses
UAL Short Courses at London College of Fashion’s East Bank campus offers a diverse range of makeup courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the industry.
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Images: Darren Black
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