PROSPECTUS
LA
College of
Creative
Arts.
Creative
Fashion
Performing Arts
Make-up Artistry &
Design.
THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
LA College of Creative Arts 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.
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Courses
QUALIFICATIONS Fashion
DURATION
Long Term
1-Year Fashion Design & Manufacturing
National Certificate in Fashion 1 academic year (9 months), Design & Manufacturefull-time
2-Year HND Fashion Design
Higher National Diploma: Design & Production with Retail LACC Award
2 academic years (9 months
per year), full-time
Short Term
An Introduction to Fashion Design
LACCA Award
8 weeks full-time, 6 months
part-time
Fashion Styling LACCA Diploma in Fashion Styling
3.5 weeks full-time, 3 months part-time
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Make-Up
Long Term
1 Year HNC Fashion Make-Up Course
SQA Higher National Certificate in 1 academic year, full-time
Fashion & Photographic Make-Up
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Short Term
The Professional Make-Up Course LACCA Diploma in Fashion & 8 weeks full-time, 28 weeks
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Media Make-Uppart-time
Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal
LACCA Certificate in Fashion & 2 weeks full-time, 10 weeks
Bridal Make-Uppart-time
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4-Day Advanced Course
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LACCA Award in Fashion Make-Up
4 Saturdays
4-Day Advanced Bridal Workshop
LACCA Advanced Certificate in 4 Sundays
Business of Bridal
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Introduction to Airbrushing
LACCA Award in Airbrushing
2 days
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Special Effects Diploma
LACCA Award in Special Effects
20 weeks full-time 21
Start Your Own Business
LACCA Award
Bespoke Course
LA Certificate of AttendanceFlexible
Creative Face-painting course
Make-Up 101
Flexible – bespoke course
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LACCA Certificate in Face-Painting
4 days
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LACCA Certificate in Make-Up 101
2 days
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Module 1: An Introduction to Make-Up
LACCA Module 1: Award in 1 week full-time, 5 weeks
Natural Make-Uppart-time
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LA Teen Beauty
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Long Term
3-Year Creative Programme SQA Higher National Certificate in 3 academic years
Fashion & Photographic Make-Up
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LACCA Certificate of Attendance
1 day
Creative
Performing Arts: Speech & Drama
SQA Higher National Diploma in 1 – 3 years
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Make-Up Artistry
LACCA Professional Diploma
LACCA Award
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Digital Photography & Photoshop
LACCA Award
1 year full-time, 18 months part-time
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Interior Design
1 academic year
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LACCA Award
Short Term
Creative Blogging: An Introduction
LACCA Award
2 days, Sat & Sun
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2-Day Hairstyling Workshop
LACCA Award
2 days, Sat & Sun
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Millinery: Creative Hat Making Course
LACCA Award
6 weeks, part-time
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QUALIFICATIONS
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.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
LA College of Creative Arts 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 LA College of Creative Arts 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
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.
LA College of Creative Arts 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.
SQA
SUBSIDISED MATERIALS
LA COLLEGE of CREATIVE ARTS
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.
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.
LA College of Creative Arts 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.
LA College of Creative Arts 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.
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LA College of Creative Arts 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
Meet the LA Tutors
Creative Beginnings
Make up Courses
About us
LA Fashion Exhibition
Make up
Fashion Courses
The LA Dream Team
LA Work Experience
Fashion
LA Life: Read the first-hand experiences of our students
Creative Courses
Creative
LA Blog
See our state of the art studios
With a reputation for innovation and excellence,
LA College of Creative Arts is challenging the
boundaries of creative arts.
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.
TA K E T HE L A TO U R
www.lacollegeofcreativearts.com
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LA College of Creative Arts
1-Year Fashion, Design &
Manufacturing Course
Fashion Courses | HNC in Fashion | Fashion Design Courses | Fashion Designing
QUALIFICATION
National Certificate in Fashion
Design & Manufacturing
COURSE DURATION
1 Academic Year
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Interview application
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
LA College of Creative Arts
Fashion
Courses
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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 LA College of Creative Arts
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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.)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Designer, sewing machine operator,
assistant pattern cutter, assistant
fashion retailer, assistant visual
merchandising, fashion shoot event
manager
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €1500.00
Total: €6995.00
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
2-Year HND Fashion Design
Higher National Diploma | HND in Fashion | Fashion Design Courses | Fashion Designing
QUALIFICATION
Higher National Diploma in Design
& Production with Retail
COURSE DURATION
2 academic years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Interview Application
Portfolio and relevant industry
experience or 1-Year Certificate in
Fashion Design & Manufacturing
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
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As part of the LA College of Creative Arts
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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.)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €1,500
Year 1: €8,995
Year 2: €8,995
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
LA College of Creative Arts
An Introduction to Fashion Design
Fashion Styling Course
Fashion Courses | Fashion Design | Fashion Illustration
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 8 weeks
Part-time: 6 months
COURSE OVERVIEW
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 .
COURSE CONTENT
Clothing manufacture:
- Machine and sewing skills
- Introduction to pattern drafting
- Introduction to garment cutting
- Introduction to garment assembly
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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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
A camera (digital if possible)
Dressmaking pins
Fabric scissors
2 x A3 layout pad
Fine black fiber tip pens
Magic marker
Glue stick
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion designer, alterations
specialist, fashion illustrator, textile
assistant
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €800
Total: €2,995
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
Fashion Courses | Fashion Styling
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Diploma
in Fashion Styling
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 3.5 weeks
Part-time: 3 months
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.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
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.
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.
COURSE CONTENT
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
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 LA College of Creative Arts
‘Student of the Year’.
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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Styling starter kit
(for full contents see
www.lacollegeofcreativearts.com)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion stylist, wardrobe stylist,
wardrobe assistant, fashion buyer
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €700
Total: €2500
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
Make-Up
Courses
LA College of Creative Arts
1 Year HNC Fashion Make-Up Course
Make-Up Courses | Fashion Make-Up | Bridal Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
• SQA Higher National Certificate
in Fashion & Photographic Make-Up
COURSE DURATION
1 academic year
COURSE OVERVIEW
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
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Theatre, Stage Productions, Film,
TV , Fashion & Print Media, Special
Effects Artist, Freelance/
Contractor Artist, Bridal Artist,
Music Video
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €1,500
Total: €8,995
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
LA College of Creative Arts
The Professional Make-Up Course
Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion & Bridal
QUALIFICATION
• LA College of Creative Arts
Diploma in Fashion & Media
Make-Up
• ITEC Accreditation (Optional)
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.
QUALIFICATION
• LA College of Creative Arts
Certificate in Fashion & Bridal
Make-Up
• ITEC Accreditation (Optional)
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
Make-Up Courses | Make-Up Artists
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 8 weeks
Part-time: 6.5 months
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
LA College of Creative Arts
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.
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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Professional 18-piece brush set :
€195 (Included in course fee)
Professional Course student kit:
€195 (Included in course fee)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Professional make-up artist: bridal,
editorial, theatre, TV and film
make-up,
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €800
Total: €3,500
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
Make-Up Courses | Fashion Make-Up | Bridal Make-Up
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 2 weeks
Part-time: 10 weeks
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Bridal, fashion, and editorial
make-up
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €895
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
LA College of Creative Arts
4-Day Advanced Bridal Workshop
4-Day Advanced Course
Business Courses | Make-Up Courses | Bridal Make-Up
Make-Up Courses | Catwalk & High Fashion Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
in Fashion Make-Up
COURSE DURATION
4 days
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Make-Up Artistry: High Fashion
& Bridal course completion or two
years’ industry experience
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €840
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts
Advanced Certificate in Business
of Bridal
COURSE DURATION
4 days
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Relevant experience
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €100
Total: €249
COURSE CONTENT
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
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LA College of Creative Arts
LA College of Creative Arts
Introduction to Airbrushing
Make-Up & Special Effects for Film
Make-Up Courses | Television Make-Up | Wedding Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
in Airbrushing
COURSE DURATION
2 days
COURSE OVERVIEW
Boost your skills as an airbrushing
artist with a course in face and
body airbrushing at the
LA College of Creative Arts
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.
COURSE CONTENT
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
Make-Up Courses | Special Effects | SFX | Theatre Make-Up
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Beauty airbrushing artist
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €400
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Higher
Certificate in High Definition TV,
Film & Theatre Make-Up
COURSE DURATION
20 weeks, full-time (1 course or 18
singular modules)
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
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
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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
COURSE INVESTMENT - FULL
COURSE
Deposit: €800
Total: €3995
COURSE INVESTMENT - PER
MODULE
Deposit: €200
Total: €595
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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LA College of Creative Arts
LA College of Creative Arts
Bespoke Course
Start Your Own Business
Make-Up Courses | Make-Up Artistry
Business Course | Make-Up Courses | Make-Up Business
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
Bespoke, flexible course. Contact us
to discuss your requirements.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Training received in a specialist skill
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Entrepreneur, freelance make-up
artist
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €595
QUALIFICATION
LA Certificate of Attendance
COURSE DURATION
Flexible (can run between Mon-Fri,
9am – 8pm).
Contact us to discuss your
requirements.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- Individually tailored programme,
which can be determined to suit
each student’s requirements.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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)
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €250 per day*
*Final cost depends on the
topics chosen
COURSE CONTENT
- 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.
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Make-Up 101
Make-Up Courses
Make-Up Artistry
Make-Up Essentials
LA College of Creative Arts
Creative Face-Painting
Make-Up Courses | Theatre Make-Up | Event Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts
Certificate in Face-Painting
COURSE DURATION
4 days
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- 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
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Face-painting and body paint
artist
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €250 per day
An Introduction to
Make-Up
Make-Up Courses
Make-Up Essentials
Trend and Bridal Make-Up
Teen Beauty
Make-Up Courses
Teenage Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts
Certificate in Make-Up 101
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Module
1: Award in Natural Make Up
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts
Certificate of Attendance
COURSE DURATION
2 days
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 1 week
Part-time: 5 weeks
COURSE DURATION
1 day
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- Daytime make-up look
- Evening make-up look
- Applying lashes
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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
COURSE INVESTMENT
Total: €250
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- Daytime and evening make-up
- Smokey eyes
- Bridal make-up
- Applying strip and
individual lashes
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Professional 7-piece brush set: €65
(included in course fee)
Introductory student starter kit:
€125
(We offer our students exclusive
discounts on course equipment)
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE CONTENT
- Make-up lesson
- Hair lesson
- Professional photo shoot
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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)
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €50
Full Cost: €95
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Ideal stepping stone to Make-Up
artistry; Fashion & Bridal Make-Up
Course or The Professional Course
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €595
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LA College of Creative Arts
Creative
Courses
LA College of Creative Arts
3-Year Creative Programme
Make-Up Artistry | Fashion Styling | Hair Styling | Photographic Make-Up
QUALIFICATION
• Year 1 - SQA Higher National
Certificate in Fashion &
Photographic Make-Up
• Year 2 - SQA Higher National
Diploma in Make-Up Artistry
• Year 3 - LA College of Creative Arts
Professional Diploma
COURSE DURATION
3 academic years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Interview application
COURSE OVERVIEW
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
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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 LA College of Creative Arts 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.
COURSE CONTENT
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
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €1,500
Year 1: €8,995
Year 2: €6,995
Year 3: €8,995
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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Performing Arts:
Speech & Drama
Acting | Arts | Drama |
Theatre | Monologues |
Voice Projection | Narration |
Articulation
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
1 – 3 years
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our Performing Arts Course prepares
students for the challenging task of
creating their own work and artistic
vision for performance. This course
gives a broad scope on the fundamental
elements of performing arts and allows
students to enhance their physical,
emotional, imaginative and cognitive
skills through Speech and Drama.
This multifaceted course will fully
equip students for the demanding journey
of articulating, shaping and presenting
their artistic visions through a variety
of mediums including film, television
and theatre.
COURSE CONTENT
- Character analysis
- Method acting
- Monologues
- Speech analysis
- Character portrayal
- Newscasting
- Analytical study
- Voice projection
- Period and classics
- Prose, narration, theatre study
- Prompt
- Speech master class
- Improvisation
- Sense memory
- Script structure and style
- Camera angle techniques
- Articulation and presenting
Digital
Photography &
Photoshop
Photography | Photo Editing
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 18 months
COURSE OVERVIEW
The very best in the international
Industry teach this comprehensive digital
photography and Photoshop course,
including guest lectures from leading
lights such as Barry McCall and German
Collins. You will learn to use the latest
techniques and equipment, and develop a
professional portfolio during the course.
Internship
This provides you with the opportunity to
complete a full internship with a leading
photographer, alongside a complete Start
Your Own Business module. Completing
our Digital Photography & Photoshop course
prepares you on all levels and gives you a
head start in this competitive industry.
COURSE CONTENT
- Camera overview
- Camera angles
- Editing
- Focus
- Lens/filters
- Contrast/colour/form
- Aperture
- Art/commercial
- Textures
- Chroma key
- Shoots
- Photoshop and more
Interior
Design
Creative | Design
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
1 academic year
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Interior Design learning experience
at LA College of Creative Arts is intimate
and thought-provoking. This course is
designed to teach students to use their
creativity to inspire their designs.
If you are keen to take the first steps towards
becoming a professional, creative and skilled
designer, then this course is perfect for you.
Explore the design process by developing a
project in a studio environment. Begin from
a concept and develop your idea into a sound
interior space, exploring issues of layout,
materials and finishes, lighting, and furniture.
Final Project
Students will present their final project on
conclusion of the course, complete with
rendered drawings and a materials board.
COURSE CONTENT
- Rendering
- Space layout
- Interior materials
- Methods
- Perspective drawing for interiors
- Study in the philosophy, art, and
science of constructing interior spaces
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Residential designer, commercial
designer , interior design
consultancy, residential remodeling
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €800
Total: €5,000
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Artist, presenter (TV and live
shows), newscasting, choreographer
(TV and film), theatre performer
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €,1500
Total: €4,895
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Photographer, photo editor (TV,
magazine, newspaper, and film)
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €,1500
Total: €6,895
We offer an installment payment
plan for this course.
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Creative Blogging An Introduction
Millinery: Creative
Hat Making
Business Courses
Beauty & Fashion Blogging
Marketing
Hair Styling
Hair Dressing
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
QUALIFICATIONS
LA College of Creative Arts Award
QUALIFICATION
LA College of Creative Arts Award
COURSE DURATION
2 days
COURSE DURATION
2 days
COURSE DURATION
6 weeks, part-time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No blogging experience needed.
Relevant computer skills required.
COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE OVERVIEW
Whether you’re interested in blogging to
support your business, embark on a new
career, or even to let faraway family
members know what’s going on, this
intensive two-day workshop is just what
you need to get your blog up and running.
We will help you set up your own blog, create
an editorial calendar, learn where to find
inspiration for content, hear tips for improving
your photography skills, and learn the basics
of etiquette and ethics in the blogging world.
Are you a make-up artist or hair stylist with
a growing business, or a parent who wants
to share their favorite parenting tips? The
course is designed to get you up and running,
find your blogging style, and start cranking
out cracking content in no time!
You will be in the expert hands of course
lecturer, the leading American blogger Emily
Westbrooks. Emily is a highly influential
blogger and writes for a variety of leading
publications, including The Irish Times, House
and Home, and blogs such as One Fab Day
and her own lifestyle blog From China Village.
COURSE CONTENT
- Setting up your blog: choosing a title
and tagline
- Finding your writing voice and style
- Photos: formatting creative visuals
- Blogging for business
- Creating great content and using an
editorial calendar
- Breaking ‘bloggers block’
- Guest blogging and pitching
- Ethics
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Notebook and pen
A camera and cables to download
camera photos to computer
Laptop if you have one, but not
necessary for the course
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Personal blogger, corporate blogger
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €50
Total: €195
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2-Day Hair Styling
Workshop
Find your creative side and learn all the
tricks of the hairdressing trade with this
intensive two-day course. It is ideal for
make-up artists or beauty therapists
looking to up-skill and extend their
offering. You will learn a variety of
styling techniques, from imaginative
up-styles to creating a professional and
groomed hair finish to suit any occasion.
There is also a strong focus on the latest
international catwalk and high street hair
trends, with interactive demonstrations on
how to recreate these popular looks.
Training takes place at the LA College of
Creative Arts campus using state-of-theart studio facilities under the direction of
an experienced creative director from the
hairdressing industry. Each element of the
course features an interactive demonstration
followed by a practical session to hone your
skills and knowledge.
You will also learn about the tools of the
trade and the latest treatment and product
advancements.
COURSE CONTENT
- Hair trends using all the latest
- professional styling techniques
- Styling using GHD/rollers/tongs,
setting and pin curls
- Hair fashion styling for a photographic
session
- Bridal, high fashion and avant garde
styling demonstrations
- Practical sessions
- Understanding the tools of the trade
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Grips
Silver clips
Medium GHD/wand or tongs
Denman soft bristle brush
Professional quality brown pins
Elnette Hairspray (medium hold)
Round brush
Pintail comb
Backcombing brush
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Fashion and bridal hairstylist
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €200
Total: €400
Hat Design
Hat Manufacture
Hat Making
You will learn how to plan and make a basic
pattern, as well as the technical skills for
blocking and shaping a spring / summerinspired headpiece. We teach you how
to use a range of specialist equipment
alongside professional techniques to help
you develop key skills as a milliner.
You will use sinamay and other straw-type
materials traditionally worn during the
spring/summer season.
Starting with a cocktail hat and moving onto
more ambitious projects, you will learn to
make all parts of a hat from scratch. Most
importantly, you are encouraged to develop
your own design and style. This is an
immensely rewarding course for people
who simply like to be creative or wish to
take their skill to the next level.
The course is taught by leading Milliner, Kate
Betts, whose achievements have been widely
recognised. Kate was a Highly Commended
Finalist in Hat Designer of the Year 2012 at
Premiere Classe in Paris, nominated for the
2013 Fashion Innovation Awards, and has been
featured in the Irish Times Life and Sunday
Times’ “Style” magazine.
COURSE CONTENT
- Designing, blocking and stiffening the hat
- Wiring and binding hat brims and edges
- Making trimmings and trimming a hat
- Couture bands as used by Philip Treacy
- Methods for securing a hat
- Drawing a millinery illustration
- Making a teardrop base
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
1 polystyrene head or a milliner’s
wooden block
A thimble
A selection of hand sewing needles
An iron
A packet of pins
Large sharp scissors
Flexible tape measure: cloth or plastic
Ruler 12”/30cm
1m of sinamay
Thread to match sinamay
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Milliner, hat maker
COURSE INVESTMENT
Deposit: €150
Total: €400
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LA College of Creative Arts
English
Language
Courses
LA College of Creative Arts 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.
LA College provides 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.
We also offer after-class web based lessons and
interactive materials for students.
Our stand-alone English language courses
can also be combined with any of our creative
courses to create a bespoke learning experience
unique to LA College of Creative Arts.
For more information on our English
language courses, please contact us on
+353-1-6751999 or
email: info@lacreativecollege.com
Beyond
Skin
Foundation
The Beyond Skin Foundation, is a non-profit
based organisation, established in 2012, that
supports Indian women achieve empowerment
through resources and skill-based learning.
We work with the foundation to provide our training
courses locally and equip women to create better
economic stability and opportunities for both
themselves and their families.
Our graduates and head lecturers travel to India to
teach highly intensive beauty therapy and bridal
make-up courses specifically designed for Indian
women and their customers.
From running a stall on the streets of Mumbai, to
setting up their own business, those involved with
the charity are given the opportunity to apply newly
acquired skills and feel creatively and economically
empowered.
Visit our website now at:
www.beyondskinfoundation.org
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LA College of Creative Arts
4-5 Chatham Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Email
info@lacollegeofcreativearts.com
Telephone
+353 (0)1 6751999 / (0)1 6706886
Web
lacollegeofcreativearts.com