media make-up course page

xXx-Clare-xXx

hey everytime i go onto the page on www.iadt.ie for the media make-up course theres nothing there no information any idea whats wrong . . if someone could give me some info about the course it would be great thanks!

atgate

xXx-Clare-xXx wrote: »

hey everytime i go onto the page on www.iadt.ie for the media make-up course theres nothing there no information any idea whats wrong . . if someone could give me some info about the course it would be great thanks!

Was it the certificate in make-up for stage and screen you were looking for? If so it has been discontinued and instead make-up is being offered as part of a general honours degree in design for stage and screen.

Here's a link

http://www.iadt.ie/en/ProspectiveStudents/SchoolsCourses/SchoolofCreativeArts/BAHonoursinDesigninProductionDesignandArtDirection/

And here's the info:

About BA (Honours) in Design for Stage and Screen

What is Design for Stage and Screen?
This new programme has three specialised disciplines:

Production Design & Art Direction
Make Up Design
Costume Design
Designing for the stage or screen is a highly creative discipline which involves many different skills: design, research, creativity, problem-solving and technical insight in realising the visual world of the performance.

On this programme, unique in Ireland, you will learn the process of designing for Stage and Screen through working on joint projects alongside other students at IADT. You will have the experience of the collaborative practice associated with being a member of a Film Production Team.

You will be able to select from a range of potential specialisms including production designer, art director, make up designer and costume designer. All are integral members of the production team and play a vital role in the creation of real or imagined worlds for Theatre, Film, Video or Digital Media Productions.

The programme is designed for applicants who have a high level of interest in learning to design for stage and screen and offers you a range of potential specialisms to select from including, production designer, art director, make up designer and costume designer.

There are 2 semesters per year and of 15 weeks per semester. The final week of each semester consists of a presentation of work for assessment.

Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
You can work as a freelance independent designer / craftsperson in Theatre, Film and Video productions, in the entertainment, media and cultural industries or establish an independent business unit.

You may also choose to pursue postgraduate studies.

What subjects will I study?
Year 1

Common to all students. You will be introduced to a range of new and basic skills in design, process, research, critical thinking and presentation.

Year 2

You begin to specialise in you chosen discipline as well as collaborative projects which are designed to incorporate a range of technical and conceptual challenges for all.

Years 3 & 4

You will work as a team member on a student Film/Video production as well as developing and refining your personal direction through individual projects.

What are the Entry Requirements?
Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher (or Common) level papers, together with Grade D3 in four other subjects, to include English and Maths. Foundation level Maths is not acceptable
A portfolio of relevant work
You may be called for interview if further clarification on your portfolio is required
Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules. FETAC Links for this programme are:
AACDX: Art, Craft, Design

AAXXX: Art

ACADX: Computer Aided Design

ACXXX: Creative Craft

ADESX : Design

AFDXX: Fashion Design

AFURX: Furniture Design

AGDXX: Graphic Design

AIDXX: Interior Design

EPATD: Theatre Production

What should my Portfolio include?
Present a selection of work that shows a distinct interest in the discipline in which you wish to specialise in:

Your ability in illustration, costume drawing, spatial design/spatial concepts and make-up concepts
Your level of awareness of Design for performance
Notebook(s) or visual diary indicating level of knowledge/interest in discipline
Photographs of any 3D work or make up tests - (do not include pieces of 3D work, photos only)
Are there any costs for materials and/or field trips?
Approx. €500 - €750 per year

Approx. €350 per year for admission to galleries, theatres, etc and travel.

Graduate Exhibition costs in year 4

*Honey*

Just to say that you will have, unfortunately, missed the deadline to apply for commencement this year but it does give you the year to work on your portfolio which is an integral part of the application process. The course has an application deadline of 1 February in the year you wish to attend (so if you wanted to apply for next year, your final deadline date would be 1 February 2010). Atgate has given info on the portfolio requirements already.

xXx-Clare-xXx

thanks for your reply's. i was actually talking about the make-up for film, tv and theatre but that stage course sounds interesting thanks! do you now anything about the make-up one?

atgate

xXx-Clare-xXx wrote: »

thanks for your reply's. i was actually talking about the make-up for film, tv and theatre but that stage course sounds interesting thanks! do you now anything about the make-up one?

The certificate in Make-up for screen has been retired.

Hannahlu

Yeah the Make-Up 2 Certificate course has been discontinued.
However, they've replaced it with the 4 year Design for Stage and Screen as Agate and Honey have mentioned above. You will be able to just specialise in Make-up in your second year though and I was told that next year they want to give the 3 areas - Make- Up, Costume and Art/Production their own CAO courses so you can choose which you want to do beforehand. So I'd also suggest spending this year building up a good portfolio showing your interest in that specific area. : )

Larianne

atgate wrote: »

The certificate in Make-up for screen has been retired.

Lol. Like the course creator.

To be honest, I'd really look at what you can work at afterwards with this course. A degree in make-up isn't worth anything! You'll still be a trainee when you finish. I'd head to London College of Fashion if you want to do something similar to the old course.

Hannahlu

Well i must say i completely agree with Larianne on this, unfortunately :rolleyes:. You really do need to seriously think about it and look into the job prospects after, annoying as it is.

I'm interested in getting into Design for Stage/Screen too and would love to do the course this year but I am wondering if the 4 years degree bit is a bit unnessecary. I wouldve done that 2year Cert course without a second thought if I had the chance but alas it was not to be.
I've done some research, spoken to some people in the industry and most in the business will tell you a year or 2 at the max is the most you need to spend in college to gain a basis in this skill, then going out and getting as much practice as possible working wherever you can, on any project you can find, as an assistant or on student productions, alot of it volunteered or for not much money, this is where you gain most of your experience, training and build up your portfolio. And in Ireland, with so many make-artists and so little industry, it'll be a struggle.
As Larianne said, London is probably the best place to start out in this industry. If I had the money that's where I'd be heading.
Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to throw you off, its a dream career for me too and I've been trying to get into it for years but I also realise that following a degree in this course, in this country, especially at this time may not a great decision. I'm still trying to decide what to do.:rolleyes: