The International School of Make-up Artistry in Galway has a wide variety of diploma courses to suit all ages and levels. If you are just starting out and would like to become a professional make-up artist, or if you currently have a qualification in make-up or beauty and you would like to enhance your skills, the school has a course to suit.
Many graduates are now enjoying freelance careers as make-up artists working for themselves. There are many great advantages to this as your career, as you can design your career to suit your lifestyle. Some graduates continue with their full time or part time profession and opt to work part time as freelance make-up artists, specialising in wedding make-up and special occasions. Others work full time as freelance make-up artists.
Others have chosen to work for a cosmetic company. This is a great option also as there is a wide variety of career choices when working for a company, which offer many perks such as discount on the products, and opportunities to do make-up for events such as fashion shows and TV shows. Every day offers something different for a make-up artist, which is part of the fun of having such a creative career.
The school has helped place more than 90 per cent of its graduates in secure employment worldwide. The qualifications from the school are recognised internationally, which means graduates are qualified to work in Ireland or abroad as make-up artists, and will be eligible to receive insurance cover as professional make-up artists.
The School of Make-up Artistry has been in operation for more than 30 years, and many companies contact the school on a regular basis when they are hiring for full time/part time and freelance opportunities. The school offers advice on how to get started in the industry, as part of the training, and the opportunity for graduates to return to the school for guidance on CV and portfolio, interview skills, etc. It also offers work experience in the college to all graduates.
For more information on part time or full time options, contact [email protected] or phone 087 1214678.