Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-Up: Level 3

Level 2 in Hair and Media Make up (either the L2 Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus a grade 4 in English. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

You can progress on to a HNC/HND in media and special effects make up, or work in the media and theatrical industries.

Fees for 2023/24: £3,295

FREE for 16-18s

Please note:

• Fees are for 2023/24 and relate to home and EU students.
• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
• For more information about financial support, please click here.

Students will be required to buy a uniform, and a make-up and media make-up kit and hairdressing kit, which costs approximately £520.

Mandatory modules which you will study include:

• Working in the beauty related industry
• Health and safety
• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Face and body art
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Applying airbrush make-up
• Media make-up
• Camouflage make-up
• Style and fit postiche
• Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps

Assessment

Online exams for each unit. Practical assessments throughout for 8/10 units. You will have to create mood boards as part of a portfolio and final assessments have to be done on a model.

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.

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Last updated - 13/10/2023