VTCT access to Make Up Artistry Newbie!

[*moonlight*]

Hello everyone I haven't been on this site for a long while!
I'm wondering if there is anything I could read or do to prepare for my course! I will be starting in august and I can't wait! I will be doing a fulltime course it runs for a year! It's at clydebank college! could anyone tell me if they have been to this college?
Thank you for reading

 

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no-one???:sad:

 

[M00min]

Hi Moonlight

Is it special occasion or fashion, photo and TV etc you're interested in? There are some great books on Amazon to inspire you. The NVQ text books cover basic makeup application, but it would be a shame to spend the money on one when only one topic is relevant. Although you might find the skincare stuff useful too.

While you're waiting for your course to start, start practicing on friends, family etc. Even if you're a makeup junkie yourself it takes a while to get used to applying makeup on other people. It will also help you get used to different skintypes, colours, facial features etc. It doesn't matter that you haven't done your training yet, or even if you don't have much kit at the moment - just experiment and enjoy it. You'll also start to learn which products/brands you would like for your kit.

Good luck with it all! x

 

[Sharkster]

Hi,

You can try looking at other websites and forums that are more dedicated to professional make-up artistry. These are pretty good:

www.fashionface.tv
Makeup Artist, Hairstylist, and Fashion Stylist Forum - EmElle's Forums - EmElle's Industry Forums - Message Board
Makeup Advice Forum
Where Professional Models Meet Model Photographers - ModelMayhem

Enjoy

Em x

 

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Wow!
Thanks very much guys for the great help and advice! Much appriciated!

 

[M00min]

Ooh Sharkster just reminded me - there are some good tutorials on YouTube to give you some ideas x

 

[Sharkster]

Ooh Sharkster just reminded me - there are some good tutorials on YouTube to give you some ideas x

Sam & Nic Chapman (Pixiwoo on Youtube) are the same as www.fashionface.tv. You will learn an awful lot from them!

 

[MillieMoo99]

Hi
I did the VTCT training about 5 years ago, be warned it's more health and safety etc than makeup practise, so you need to do lots of your own research and practise. There's loads of great books for inspiration, here's a couple of good ones:
Makeup: The Ultimate Guide by Rae Morris
Makeup Your Mind by Francois Nars
Jemma Kidd Make-up by Jemma Kidd
Plus anything from Bobbi Brown.

Good luck with your courses.
C.x

www.pureanadauk.co.uk

 

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Thanks very much everyone for the fabulous help and advice I will be look it all up at the weekend! I will let you all know how I get on x