Program Overview

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HAIR AND MEDIA MAKE-UP

Overview

Our Hair and Media Make-up college course will get you working hands-on to give you an excellent foundation in these areas for further study and for future jobs in the media make-up industry.

Why choose this college course?

• BOOST YOUR SKILLS – Get to grips with a variety of techniques from photographic make-up to face painting and dressing hair
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Perfect your skills by training and working in our cutting-edge make-up studios on campus
• WORK PLACEMENT – Put your training into practice in the real world through placement opportunities ranging from spas and salons to stage productions

Course Breakdown

Topics you will study

• The art of dressing hair
• The art of photographic makeup
• Apply makeup
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Follow health and safety practice in the salon
• Create an image based on a theme within hair and beauty sector

Optional units

• Body art design
• Cut women’s hair
• Colour and lighten hair
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above, or equivalent
• A minimum GCSE English (Language or Literature) or Maths at grade 4 is also required

Key Information

Teaching and assessment

Assessment takes place in a realistic working environment, which could include shows and competitions as well as work on clients and fellow students. You need to be prepared to work both independently and as part of a team. There are also written papers and assignments.

Uniform and kit costs

This course requires a uniform and kit costing approximately £320, depending on the items you purchase.

Work Placements

Work placements offer a wealth of benefits alongside your studies, helping you put your learning into practice, develop your skills and understanding of the workplace, boost your CV for your chosen career or enhance your UCAS application for higher education.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Level 2, you could progress onto our Theatrical Media Make-up Level 3 course, or you could pursue a range of employment opportunities within the industry.

Potential careers

• Hairdresser
• Hair stylist
• Make-up artist

Meet your tutors

• Kirsty Warren, Head of Department - Creative, Sport and Business
• Chloe Woodbridge, Senior Lecturer
• Elise Phillips, Senior Lecturer (Interim Head of Department)
• Jane Watt, Lecturer
• Ros Davis, Lecturer
• Tina Ciarleglio, Lecturer