“I have just completed 2 weeks of work experience on period TV drama ‘Father Brown‘ and can honestly say it was the best possible introduction to the industry. I helped out by tidying, cleaning brushes and passing up, but also got the chance to practice my setting techniques, all in a working environment which I […]
From Film to Fashion is all part of the job for recent graduate Megan Hipkiss. Since completing the 16 week intensive Set Ready course in hair and make-up for Film and TV at the MAKUP Academy, Megan is currently working on the BBC period drama Father Brown, getting a feel for the 1950’s, gaining first […]
One of this year’s students, Lizzie, writes here about her recent work experience: “I recently graduated from The Makeup Academy. In fact I graduated in February 2 months ago and have already found myself in a paid job working on’ One Love: The Bob Marley Musical at The Birmingham Reperatory Theatre. I find this […]
Lance Breakwell from Wolverhampton has beaten hopefuls from across the UK to be crowned the nation’s top up-and-coming stylist. The return of “Create the Look”, hosted by business insurance provider SME Insurance Services (SMEi), called on budding hair stylists, make-up artists, beauticians, and nail technicians from across the UK to showcase their most inspired creations, […]
I’m thrilled to announce that two of my recently graduated students have been shortlisted as Top Ten Finalists in the SMEi Create The Look Competition! A huge well done to Alex and Lance for their qualifying portfolio images for the Contemporary Hair and Make-Up module! Now they need everyones help to get as many votes as possible! To vote […]
Bright and early of a Monday morning I was collected from Chipping Norton, by make-up designer Gail Walcott. Understandable I was quite nervous but it didn?t take me long to settle in. I worked with four amazing make-up artists who welcomed me as if I was part of their team. Gail had previously informed me, […]
“Due to our fantastic training at the Makup Academy, 4 of us managed to get a day of work experience just one day after graduating. The job was hair and make-up for a fashion shoot at BCU. We had so much fun on the day and the atmosphere was so lovely. Having work experience after […]
As always, another thoroughly amazing job placement that I was put forward for by Veronica. This was my first time working on a music video, on top of that it was with a singer song writer that I love listening to, so to begin with I was nervous not knowing what to expect. Once I […]
Since completing Veronica’s course in July, I have been lucky enough to receive paid work on a number of productions in Ireland. Firstly, I worked on the comedy Bridget and Eamon, as a result of this I was fortunate to receive various contacts. From there I worked on Rebellion and at the moment I am […]
Yesterday I had the most exciting event of my make-up career so far, I had a job interview for a trainee position on Coronation Street… I arrived at ITV studios, instantly welcomed with smiles and lovely warm personalities. I felt confident in my interview, as I was very prepared and armed with the knowledge and […]