MA Wigs, Hair and Make-up for Fashion and the Arts
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2023-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
This course is designed to build on your existing skills and knowledge as you explore wigs, hair and make-up as an art form. With this postgraduate degree you could become part of the creative team working behind the scenes to bring stories, entertainment, art and designs to audiences around the world.
Split between our High Wycombe campus and BNU teaching base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.
Program Outline
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our
Academic Advice section
.
Year 1 Core Modules Credits
Professional Practice 20.00
Credits
20.00
This module focuses on knowledge and skills to support professional practice in the creative industries. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of practice, which will support the critical appraisal process and inform the social and professional context for your work. This module familiarises you with the core principles of pre-prod...
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Professional Practice
Credits
20.00
This module focuses on knowledge and skills to support professional practice in the creative industries. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of practice, which will support the critical appraisal process and inform the social and professional context for your work. This module familiarises you with the core principles of pre-production and the different elements of a production team.
Wig Making: Technical skills and Construction 20.00
Credits
20.00
You’ll be taught to work with a range of different types of hair (human, animal and acrylic) and other materials to gain a rounded knowledge of the design possibilities available. You’ll also develop good practice in investigating and researching green and sustainable options to improve the industries’ global footprint.Avant-Garde Hair and Make-up Design 20.00
Credits
20.00
This module aims to further expand your knowledge of hair, wig and makeup design, exploring the use of contemporary approaches and modern materials in creative wig and hair design. Applying advanced make-up and hairstyling techniques and body art to create concept-based designs suitable for the creative industries, you are encouraged to push your c...
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Avant-Garde Hair and Make-up Design
Credits
20.00
This module aims to further expand your knowledge of hair, wig and makeup design, exploring the use of contemporary approaches and modern materials in creative wig and hair design. Applying advanced make-up and hairstyling techniques and body art to create concept-based designs suitable for the creative industries, you are encouraged to push your creative boundaries to introduce new and experimental ideas, materials and techniques to your practice.
Dissertation 40.00
Credits
40.00
The module provides learners with an opportunity to identify and develop theoretical research related to their critical practice and chosen discipline area of study to further underpin, contextualise and inform their studio practice and production methods.Final Major project 60.00
Credits
60.00
This module provides you with an opportunity to independently develop, synthesise and present a substantial major project or body of work at postgraduate level, equipped and applying advanced investigative and innovative approaches appropriate to industry. Outputs from this module should demonstrate your advanced knowledge and developed skillset wi...
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Final Major project
Credits
60.00
This module provides you with an opportunity to independently develop, synthesise and present a substantial major project or body of work at postgraduate level, equipped and applying advanced investigative and innovative approaches appropriate to industry. Outputs from this module should demonstrate your advanced knowledge and developed skillset within your specialism.