Module 4: High Fashion Makeup

In this module, you’ll take a deeper look into the high fashion industry, exploring the diverse styles and techniques of runway and editorial makeup. You’ll gain an understanding of how lighting and creative collaboration shape fashion makeup designs, and how to bring historical, cultural, and artistic influences into your work.

From Hollywood glamour to avant-garde creations, you’ll practise designing impactful, imaginative looks that elevate catwalk and photoshoot concepts.

Why This Module Matters

High fashion makeup is about pushing boundaries. For MUAs, it’s an opportunity to explore artistry at its most expressive while learning to collaborate with designers and creative teams.

• Explore how lighting impacts fashion makeup.
• Learn to collaborate with designers and creative teams.
• Experiment with art-, culture-, and history-inspired looks.
• Develop a portfolio of high-impact makeup designs.

By the end, you’ll be confident conceptualising bold looks and executing them for runway and editorial settings.

What You’ll Learn

• Photographic vs Catwalk Makeup
  Learn how photographic and runway makeup differ and how lighting shapes your designs.
• Lighting & Makeup Design
  Understand key lighting types and adjust your makeup to suit each environment.
• Avant-Garde & Cultural Inspiration
  Explore artistic, cultural, and historical styles—such as Geisha, Wodaabe, and Rococo.
• Creative Collaboration
  Learn how to collaborate with fashion designers and creative teams to create cohesive looks.

What You’ll Do

• Differentiate Makeup for the Runway
  Differentiate between photographic and runway makeup applications.
• Adapt Makeup for Lighting Conditions
  Adapt your makeup designs to work effectively under different lighting setups.
• Design Avant-Garde & Cultural Looks
  Design and apply avant-garde, cultural, or historically inspired high fashion makeup.
• Collaborate on Creative Concepts
  Collaborate with designers and creative teams to present a cohesive final concept.

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 4, you will:

• Differentiate between photographic and runway makeup applications.
• Adapt makeup designs to suit different lighting conditions.
• Design and apply avant-garde, cultural, and historically inspired high fashion looks.
• Collaborate with fashion designers and creative teams to deliver cohesive makeup concepts.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our tutors will support you in experimenting with bold designs, guiding you in refining both your technical application and creative vision. Their mentorship will help you grow as an innovative, fashion-ready artist.