Level 2 Hair and Media Make-Up

Course Overview

This course will develop students’ skills in hair and media make-up and successful completion will allow progression on to the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-Up.

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English at grade 3*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

What the course covers

The units you will study include:

• Principles of working in the make-up industry
• Anatomy and physiology for make-up artists
• Principles of researching, developing and showcasing designs
• The art of applying make-up
• Hair artistry
• Creative make-up artistry

You will be assessed through a final external written exam and a practical exam.

Work experience is part of the course and will be approximately 40 hours over the academic year. Work experience is a mandatory part of your course and as such students may be expected to work some weekends and/or evenings to fulfil this.

Fees and funding

Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 with a valid EHCP, who are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.

For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page