Media Make-up students cover themselves in rainbows

Since being placed in lockdown we have seen many community initiatives designed to show our appreciation of key workers, share messages of hope and share resources to stay engaged socially while social distancing.

Media Make-up Artistry students at Cambridge Regional College have taken one such initiative, the rainbows for hope, and adapted it to share the message of hope in a very unique way; through make-up and body art. This has not only allowed them to support the initiative, but it has also given them an avenue to develop their skills in make-up application and body art while at home.

Speaking to the students, it is clear that the inspiration for creating art at home has really helped them with their distance learning and in coping with the unusual times they have found themselves in.

Level 2 student, Rheanna said, “During these unprecedented times I like to get creative as a way to take my mind off the world for a while. I find it a great way to distract myself and just relax.”

While the students have embraced the home learning experience, it is clear that they are missing the social engagement of the college environment. In spite of this, they are finding new ways to stay in touch and share ideas, “We are all definitely missing college more than we thought, but are keeping in close contact through online resources to share new ideas and makeup looks”, explains Ellie.

Lecturer Paige Richards shares the sense of pride that she is feeling for her students, ”Our learners have taken all of this in their stride producing a high standard of work! They have been using objects around the house to create high fashion hairstyles whilst finding new ways to get creative and innovative.

“We are very lucky to have the technology we do today, to support our learners from home. They can continue practising their passion and build on their talents. It’s not all been easy and we are still getting our head around it, but they have made the department and themselves extremely proud!”

The Media Make-Up students will continue following the rainbow art initiative as it moves on to the next theme of sunshine and they will continue to do so as the weeks on lockdown continue, in the hope that their work will bring a smile to faces of the many young adults adapting to distance learning.

Follow us on social media to see the amazing work of the Media Make-Up Artistry team as they create pieces in support of sunshine, Easter, animals, flowers and smiley faces.