Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up (Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma) — Full-time

This course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career as a make-up artist, providing hair & make-up services within media, theatre, performing arts, fashion, and photographic industries.

You will develop your communication and personal skills which are essential in this type of work and will gain practical experiences through external and internal work experiences.

This will enhance your portfolio and look-book, while building your confidence and experience in both aspects.

Modules include:

• Beauty related industries
• Health and safety
• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Design and apply face and body art
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Apply airbrush make-up to the face
• Media make-up
• Camouflage make-up
• Style and fit postiche
• Apply prosthetic pieces and bald cap

The Level 3 in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Makeup course offers an exciting and challenging career in a fast-paced industry.

The course includes a variety of practical and theoretical classes. You will take part in trips, visits, seminars, and competitions alongside your course to further develop your understanding and knowledge of the industry which will be dependent upon your attendance and professional conduct. You are also expected to undertake work experience, either in a photography studio or a salon to enhance your skills, keep you up to date with the latest trends and aid employability and progression opportunities.

You'll also develop your abilities to ensure continuity services are adhered to for make-up application and hair services, whilst working on your skills to produce a total look for competition work.

This qualification will also help you improve communication and customer service skills, awareness of environmental sustainability and commercial skills, all of which are valued