Working in film, television and theatre

The Complete Make-Up Artist is the essential book for all make-up enthusiasts, and offers a personal guide to the exacting and exciting world of media make-up.

Written for all students of media make-up, this book provides a wealth of information, activities and advice. In particular it meets the syllabus requirements of the new National Vocational Qualifications in media make-up; it also meets the programmes of study of City and Guilds, BTEC, ITEC, IHBC and CIBTAC. Art and Design, Drama and Theatrical students will also find the book an invaluable reference source.

Special features include:
an attractive, easy-to-follow format for ease of reference
colour and step-by-step illustrations throughout
hints, tips and health and safety notes
activities and questions to test your knowledge and understanding
a genuine insight into the film, television and theatre industries.

The Complete Make-Up Artist will build your skills and experience, and will help you become a qualified, professional make-up artist.

Penny Delamar is chairperson of the working party on the new National Vocational Qualifications for Make-up and Hairdressing in Broadcast, Film and Video, and has a unique breadth of experience. She has made-up every Prime Minister in the last thirty years, has had ten years in BBC Television (Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son, Z-Cars, A Midsummer Night's Dream), followed by pop promos, many commercials and films (personal make-up artist to Dudley Moore on Santa Claus - The Movie and to Nastassja Kinski on Revolution), and has now opened her own make-up training school in London where she designs and teaches.