An ideal course if you want a career as a media make-up artist working within the media, performing arts, fashion or the photographic industry. It is very hands-on and will allow you to express your imagination and creative skills to the limit.

  • What you will study
    • Working with colleagues within the beauty-related industries
    • Monitor and maintain health and safety practices in the salon
    • Creative hairdressing design skills
    • Design and apply face and body art
    • Fashion and photographic make-up
    • Apply airbrush makeup to the face
    • Camouflage make-up
    • Apply individual permanent lashes
    • Provide hair extension services
    • Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques

    You will be expected to work independently, producing research material, photographic evidence and assignments

  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.

    Final selection is by interview and internal tests.

  • Assessment

    You will be assessed through a range of practical assessment techniques, observations, assignments and online examinations

  • Moving Forward

    Employment as a qualified make-up artist in film, TV, media, fashion or photographic industry.

  • Cost and Loans

    You will be expected to purchase your own course materials, beauty therapy/hairdressing kit, uniform and text books.

    The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course

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