Course description
The theatrical makeup industry is exciting and fast-paced. There is a need for those with creative flair, attention to detail and fantastic people skills.
If you have ambitions to enter the media makeup sector in film, theatre, or television, our programmes are for you. You'll need practical ability, a knowledge of fashion and beauty trends, and a passion to work hard and succeed.
Watch our students do a costume media makeup demonstration
Our programmes cover the essentials of client care and consultation, we will also develop your skills in specialist areas such as dressing and styling hair, making and applying prosthetics, designing and making body art, and applying quality make-up for fashion photography, TV, film and theatre.
Students also have the opportunity to work in our industry-standard salons at our campuses, take part in exciting on-location shoots and performances, and undertake work-based projects with leading industry employers.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including maths and English or functional skills Level 1 in maths and English.
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and complete an internal assessment. A good school report or reference and a successful interview are also required.
You need to be well presented, creative, have good communication skills, and show that you are focussed and committed to this industry.
All students will have their literacy and numeracy needs supported within the programme.
Training Course Content
You will learn advanced techniques and specialist applications for creating artistic looks. We will encourage you to further develop your imagination ready for employment in a highly creative industry.
You'll cover topics such as:
- health and safety
- creative hair design
- body art
- media
- fashion and photographic make-up airbrush techniques
- application of prosthetic pieces
You will learn the skills needed to work in many different roles within the hair and make-up industry. You could, alternatively, go on to a career in training and assessment.
You will also gain work experience that will give you confidence to find employment once you have completed the course.
Course delivery details
This course is taught using :
- presentations
- demonstrations
- workshops
- participation in shows, photo shoots and competitions
Home study, project work and research are also required.
You will be assessed in your practical work and sit online assessments for your knowledge tests.
You will build a portfolio as evidence of your assessments and pictures of your work for future employment.
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