Creative Media Makeup Competition

Overview

Creative Media Makeup artists use the human body as a canvas to create a desired character or appearance through the skilful use and application of makeup and prosthetics under strict time constraints. They need to have a range of common makeup artistry skills including special effects and theatrical as well as high fashion and spend hours developing their model into the desired finished product.

The competition focuses on the role and tasks of a Creative Media Makeup Artist, working on a given theme over a number of hours using the specialist skillset needed for the creative industry sector.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Professionalism
Health and safety knowledge
People skills
Time management
Dexterity
Creativity
Attention to Detail
Innovative

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of entries per organisation
Competitors must be familiar with the core competencies contained in the Technical Handbook below and have achieved a full Level 2 Makeup qualification within the last two years and/or are enrolled on a Makeup programme of study working towards Level 3 or Level 4