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Understanding Undertones and Complexion for Makeup Short Course

Understanding Undertones and Complexion for Makeup Short Course

Course description

The Understanding Undertones and Complexion for Makeup Short Course is a 10-week hands-on makeup course taught through a combination of lectures and exercises. The course is designed to help students develop the skills and mindset needed to not only excel but standout as a professional make-up artist.

The course will facilitate your understanding and advance your knowledge of the fundamentals for beauty makeup, bridal makeup and professional makeup. The tutor will create fresh beauty looks with an emphasis on understanding undertones and variations in complexions. There will also be a focus on correcting hyperpigmentation for deep melanated skin tones, golden brown complexions and fair or pale skin tones.

You will be guided through a series of practical hands-on sessions and photoshoots, allowing you to fully explore your creativity by creating a unique portfolio with the support of a professional photographer and hair stylist. You’ll also have the chance to engage with the tutor and consult on business, brand growth, beauty marketing, brand positioning and career guidance.The course offers an opportunity to test hypotheses, brainstorm and learn from one another while sharing professional experiences that prove or debunk makeup and beauty principles. Students are encouraged to engage with each throughout the course to enhance the learning experience and build relationships which may be beneficial in the future.

Who should attend?

The course is ideal for beginners who want to learn, intermediates who want to garner new knowledge and build on their skills and advanced professionals who are looking to elevate their craft and solidify their expertise. The course would also be beneficial to beauty product developers, beauty artistic directors, and entrepreneurs in the beauty industry with an interest in makeup.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should:

  • Have experience creating varied makeup looks ranging from bridal looks, to commercial and editorial looks
  • Understand the difference between overall skin complexion and undertones and be able to easily determine what makes up each unique person’s undertones
  • Be able to work confidently on any complexion and skin type
  • Be equipped to utilise basic to advanced makeup artistry techniques when working
  • Know and understand business basics to enhance their makeup artistry career
  • Know how to plan a professional photoshoot and create social media content
  • Have gained the skills and confidence to pursue a career in the industry
  • Have built mutually beneficial professional relationships with a few other colleagues
  • Understand the beauty industry and be open to discover, create and explore other opportunities within it

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
  • As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance
  • We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
  • Certificates are great to complement your CV

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Topics covered:

  • Knowing and understanding different undertones and complexions
  • Mastering makeup techniques and improving skills
  • Gaining knowledge on correct product use, primary and secondary functions of products and tools
  • The business of makeup artistry (branding, marketing, investing and positioning)
  • Creating unique bridal, commercial, editorial and professional makeup looks
  • Skin care and preparation
  • Hygiene and set up
  • Difference in undertones and complexions
  • Understanding best products and techniques for skin types and textures
  • Foundation and concealer techniques for different undertones and skin complexions
  • Matte and dewy looks
  • Color and product placement
  • Product knowledge for different weather types (Humid, cold, dry … et cetera), skin complexions and textures.
  • Blending and buffing techniques
  • Skin warming and highlighting
  • Eye lash placement and customisation
  • Brow shaping (the illusion of feathered brows, shaded brows, laminated brows)
  • Eye shadow and liner techniques to enhance and create eye shape and size illusions
  • Tools and accessories knowledge
  • Natural makeup techniques
  • Bridal makeup techniques
  • Commercial makeup techniques
  • Lighting for phone photography for social media

Materials

Students should bring the following materials to the first session:

  • Makeup wipes / remover
  • Moisturiser
  • Hydrating and mattifying primers
  • Setting spray
  • Head band
  • Mixing plate
  • Cotton buds
  • Tissue
  • Sharpener
  • Tweezers
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • A writing device or writing pad with a pen
  • A phone with a good camera
  • Makeup light and chair for hands-on training
  • Two models of varied skin tones and complexions for on hands training
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Taught through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, the Understanding Undertones and Complexion for Makeup Short Course is designed to help students develop the skills needed to excel as a professional makeup artist.

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