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Theatrical ,Special Effects and Media Make Up/Hair Level 3 Diploma

Course Code Start Date Location Costs: 16-18 Costs: 19+ Costs: 19+ (con.) 24+ Loan Enquire Apply
SGL3FD003B 10/09/2013 Lansdowne £165 £1,918 £318 £3345
SGL3PZ0043 Other TBC TBC TBC £N/A
Start Day/Time: 

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Attendance: 
Full Time
Duration: 
1 Year
Level: 
Level 3
Qualification Name: 
Level 3 Diploma
Awarding Body: 
Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Introduction: 

The diploma is most suitable for those with a keen sense of colour and creative ability, also an interest in researching and developing make-up design ideas. It covers every aspect of make-up techniques to provide access for film and television work, stage, display and other media purposes.

Details: 

Subjects studied include:
• Employment standards
• Good working relationships
• Health, Safety and security in the workplace
• Prepare and provide character make-ups and research for character make-ups
• Provide and remove special effects and media make-up including wigs, facial hair and bald caps
Mandatory units

• Apply airbrush make-up to the face
• Camouflage make-up
• Media make-up
• Style and fit postiche
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps


Optional  Units - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 units and earn a minimum of 13 credits
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• Provide facial skincare
• Working in beauty related industries
• Provide eyelash and brow treatments
• Instruction on make-up application
• Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
• Cut women's hair to create a variety of looks
• Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Bridal hairstyling

Students must be prepared to work on each other and experience all procedures included in the course. There will be an opportunity to gain work experience in the theatre, at fashion shows, photoshoots and competitions for example.

You will also study Functional Skills at the appropriate level.
 

Entry Requirements: 

Level 2 Hairdressing or Level 2 Beauty Therapy. Applications are welcomed from candidates who have successfully completed a Level 2 qualification in Art and Design or related discipline, or who have AS/A Level qualifications including Art or a design-based subject. You should demonstrate a genuine interest in theatrical and media make-up and hair.

International Entry Requirements: 

If English is not your first language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) of 5.5, Cambridge FCE, TOEFL 530 (paper based),71 (internet based), 197 (computer based) or TOEIC 850 is required. Completion of High School studies with good passes is required.

Assessment: 

All units are internally assessed and there are online exams for some units that will be taken during the duration of your course

Candidates will also be required to produce a portfolio of practical examples and reference material.

Progression: 

Employment in related industry, freelance make-up artist or progression to higher education to the Higher National Diploma (HND).

International Costs: 

£5900 per year to include books, examination fees and registration fees. There may be additional costs for educational visits, uniforms, materials etc. and this cost will be advised on application.

Associated Costs: 

Kit £484 approximately

Uniform £125

Uniform P&P £5

Prices are subject to change

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

Additional Info: 

You will need to have access to a camera (disposable if necessary) to show evidence of your work for your portfolio.
You may have the opportunity to attend a Media and Theatrical make-up show/trade exhibition and also take part in local and national competitions.