MU-A EDUCATORS
OUR QUALIFIED TUTORS ARE HMU ARTISTS WHO HAVE:
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Extensive industry experience
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teaching degree / diploma
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passion for teaching & THE INDUSTRY
TV
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HETV
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FASHION
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PHOTOGRAPHIC
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BRIDAL
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RED CARPET
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THEATRE
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LIVE EVENTS
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CASUALTY
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SFX
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TV - HETV - FASHION - PHOTOGRAPHIC - BRIDAL - RED CARPET - THEATRE - LIVE EVENTS - CASUALTY - SFX -
AMANDA ROCHELLE - [she/her]
MAKE-UP | HAIR | BARBERING | WIGS | SFX
Amanda is an established hair and make-up designer with over 25 years of experience in TV, TVC, Film, Live Event & Photographic make-up. For the past 17 years she has also been an educator and mentor to students and trainees with the ambition to be successful in a competitive industry.
As well as running Make-up United Artists, an agency dedicated to providing excellence in make-up artistry and hairstyling for the screen industries, she has an academy studio in Media City, hosting masterclasses and workshops for beginners and industry pros alike.
CJ FAWN - [they/them]
FILM PRODUCTION | SOCIAL MEDIA | MARKETING
CJ is MU-A’s Social Media Manager; producing content for our socials & website as well as providing tailored media training for MU-A trainees looking to step up their socials.
They have experience within the digital, screen and events industry and have managed various large and small scale brands such as Social Chain's GameByte, SPORF, and 99 Problems to charities like The Royal Television Society, to independent companies such as Beautiful Productions and working alongside social teams at CBBC, and Dock10 Studios.
CJ hosts Social Media masterclasses & tutoring alongside our Hair and Make-up workshops, and is always happy to help artists grow their online following, boost engagement and develop their social media content.
DENISE DOUGLAS-ARMSTRONG - [she/her]
HAIR | MAKE-UP | BEAUTY
Denise Douglas-Armstrong is a highly experienced hair stylist with over 40 years in the industry, specialising in Afro, curly, and coily hair.
Her extensive portfolio includes work for the BBC, ITV, BAFTA, (including high-profile clients such as Mark Owen, Mica Paris, Peter Kay, Stacy Soloman, and Dame Kelly Holmes). Denise has also worked on productions like Snog Marry Avoid, Faking It, and The Peter Waterman Experience.
Alongside her on-set work, Denise is a passionate educator and founder of award winning JT2 Hair & Nails, recognised as one of Manchester’s premium afro hair salons and continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of stylists.
“I had the feeling of being really cared for and really valued. Having worked on my own for so long, this has made me feel like we are part of something bigger. Having other people to inspire me. Equally with Amanda, just knowing that they are there holding our hands; it’s really good for confidence. The level of support.”