6 Week IMA Photographic & Media Training | Makeup Diploma Course

Your Career in Makeup Starts Here

This 6 week intensive diploma is the ultimate all-in-one training for those pursuing a career in bridal, beauty, editorial, fashion, TV, and media makeup. Accredited by the International Make-Up Association (IMA), this course combines foundational skills, advanced techniques, hairstyling, SFX, and real world experience, with no prior makeup experience required.

Designed for Future Industry Artists

Our IMA Photographic and Media Make-up Diploma is designed for those who are seriously considering a career in the high fashion and media make-up industry. This intensive 6 week diploma brings together all elements of our most popular courses into one advanced training programme.

If you're looking for a degree alternative that delivers real, hands-on experience, professional guidance, and industry credentials in just six weeks, this is the ultimate course for you. You’ll be taught by leading makeup artists and hairstylists, complete two professional photoshoots, and finish the course with an IMA qualification and a portfolio ready for industry.

Who It’s For

• Aspiring makeup artists with no prior experience
• Career changers looking to fast-track into media & fashion
• MUAs wanting to develop creative and technical excellence
• Students seeking IMA-accredited certification and real work experience

Course Modules Overview

Module 1: Professional Beauty & Bridal Makeup (Weeks 1 & 2)

Build your foundational makeup knowledge and client ready skills for Bridal, Beauty or Special Occasion. Including business skills and planning.

Module 2: Hair Styling for Makeup Artists (Week 3)

Master essential hairstyling techniques for bridal and editorial settings.

Module 3: Fashion, Editorial & Media Makeup (Weeks 4–5)

Advance into creative artistry for camera, print, and runway. Direct advice about how to gain opportunities at London Fashion Week. 

Module 4: Special Effects & Creative Techniques (Week 6)

Dive into character creation, special effects, and body artistry.

Professional Portfolio Building (1 day + Ongoing)

Create agency-level visuals with professional fashion photographer Garazi, 1 year access to media based agency for freelance work and ongoing suppoprt plus work opportunities with the school community. 

Career Pathways

Graduates of this diploma go on to work in:

• Editorial campaigns, fashion shows & runway teams
• Film, TV & theatre productions
• Bridal & special event styling
• Retail artistry (MAC, Bobbi Brown, NARS, Tilbury)
• Commercials, media, and body art projects
• Freelance or agency-represented work

You will be invoiced the remaining balance of £2,800 14 days prior to your course start date.

The school will provide the all makeup products, SFX and airbrushing equipment. It is your responsibility to provide your own brushes and sponges and brush cleaner. A student starter pack is also available to purchase at the school.

Interest-free payment options are available. To check your availability, without affecting your credit rating please contact info@centralschoolofmakeup.co.uk. 

Please ensure that you read the Terms & Conditions and complete the booking form prior to paying your deposit.

For International Students or Students attending from other areas of the UK, The Central School of Make-up is located in the heart of Birmingham’s Creative Quarter. Read more about where we are here and discover affordable local accommodation. 

Monday - Friday

10.00am - 4.30pm

06/10/25

21/11/25 (break for half term)