Please read our FAQ's below to see if they answer any of your questions. If not we will be happy to reply in detail if you add them in your comment box when requesting an info / registration pack.

Q - How old do you have to be to do the course?

We recommend a minimum age of 18 but this is a guideline. If parental/ guardian permission is given we will take from 16.

Q - Do you take international students?

We accept students from all over the world. It is important however that you have a good understanding of English to fully benefit from the classes.

Q - Do you have any accommodation for International Students?

We do not have accommodating facilities for International students. Our location map shows where we are in London and a link with the Transport for London website will allow you to plan your travel route.

Thereafter you can seek accommodation using the internet. B&B's (Bed and Breakfast) hotels are all over London and are approximately £30 per night for a single room. Naturally prices and standards vary. Do look at Short Let agents also. We will try to help as much as we can on individual cases advising where previous students were very happy to stay.

Q - Do I need any previous experience or qualifications?

No previous experience or qualifications are needed only the ambition to be a successful make-up artist. We teach you all you need to learn to enter the industry with all the skills of an advanced level professional.

Q -What areas of make-up will this course allow me to work in?

You will be able to work in the dynamic areas of high fashion including catwalk and photo shoots for magazines, ad campaigns, catlogues etc, television and film including special effects, music, celebrities, weddings and personal make-up artistry are all areas you can look forward to working in.  We do not cover highly specialized areas of body painting and prosthetics which is an advanced stage of special effects.

Q - What qualifications will I receive after taking this course?

In the make-up industry there are no ‘qualifications’ as such. Your portfolio, show reel and more so today, your website represents you and demonstrates your experience and skill.  This, and your professional manner and reputation is what gets you work. We explore in depth how you will start your portfolio and develop it to your best advantage. On satisfactory completion and attendance over 85%, you will receive a certificate of graduation and selected students are admitted into the agency, London Make-up Artists.

Q - What help do you give to students in developing their portfolio?

We work with each student on an individual basis and thoroughly explain and structure test shoots that you will take part in to build your portfolio. This includes on set etiquette and conduct, and most importantly the images you intend to start your portfolio off with and how to constantly improve them. We pass on all work that comes into our agency to suitable graduates for that job in particular.

Q - Do you assist graduates once they have left the course?

We are always in touch with graduated students for as long as is natural to your career. We like to say we make friends with our students too so are always happy to help even after several years.

Q -How long before each course starts do you stop taking students?

As long as there are places available we will continue to take students.

Q - Does the LMA have other branches worldwide?

We have no other branches or affiliations elsewhere at this time. We do however teach students from international visiting schools abroad including the USA and Japan on a regular basis. 

Q - Why do you not provide a kit within the fee?

We have created a unique situation that stands in line with our thorough training programme. We believe a kit is unique to the individual artist and so have provided a list of all that you need to start your career, a basic but thorough kit. We teach you to use your kit inside out whilst you are on the course so when you leave, you are already a professional, not lost with having inadequate tools to start your career with while trying to make that crucial great first impression.

It is also not in a students advantage from a tax point of view to pay for a kit within course fees. This is explained fully on the course.

It is also not in a students advantage from a tax point of view to pay for a kit within course fees. This is explained fully on the course.

Q - What after course support do you provide for students?

We welcome our students to stay in touch and are always on hand for support and advice covering all areas of their careers.

Q - Why do you not provide a kit within the fee?

We have created a unique situation that stands in line with our thorough training programme. We believe a kit is unique to the individual artist and so have provided a list of all that you need to start your career, a basic but thorough kit. We teach you to use your kit inside out whilst you are on the course so when you leave, you are already a professional, not lost with having inadequate tools to start your career with while trying to make that crucial great first impression.

It is also not in a students advantage from a tax point of view to pay for a kit within course fees. This is explained fully on the course.

We have also been able to keep fees lower than any other school because of our kit set up and the artist wins on both levels. This has proven to be an excellent approach in setting our students up for success.

Q - How do you put students on the right path after their course?

With our advanced training, perfect kit situation, detailed advice and support and agency, we set our students up so that they know exactly how to fast track their career in their chosen direction.  Our advice and support after graduation is there for you indefinitely.

Q - How do I go about registering for a course?

Just download our pack from the link below, print off the registration form at the end of it and post back to the stated address with your deposit. Alternatively you can complete the online registration form. Your enrolment pack and receipts shall be sent back to you on clearance of a deposit.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to add them to the comment box on our 'Contact Us' form.

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