North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Theatrical Make-up
Course Summary
This 2 year higher education course gives you the skills needed to play a key creative role in performance, fashion, film or television. The make-up artist is an important member of any production team and you’ll work with students studying acting, film production, costume and fashion to create ‘live’ collaborative projects.
From period hair and make-up to editorial imagery and prosthetics, you will gain all the skills you need in this competitive industry.
You will develop a range of specialist technical skills and assist in creating hair and make-up styles for different periods in history, this will include wig making and wig dressing. You will also develop your skills in making and applying prosthetics ensuring that they are suitable for a ‘live’ performance.
As well as exploring fashion and catwalk make-up, we will also teach you to develop the skills required for you to set up and run your own freelance business.
As a make-up artist it is important to be able to show your work through professional photographs, for this reason we have included basic photography into the course exploring all of the basic principles of photography including different lighting conditions and basic editing.
You will create a professional portfolio of work that will showcase your technical abilities to future employers. The course will also demonstrate your commitment, reliability and timekeeping skills – and your ability to evaluate your work and train your eye to pick up detail.
The direction your work takes is led by individual interests and aspirations in a learning environment where you are encouraged to push the boundaries of your creative practice whilst maintaining professional focus and currency.
**This course aims to:**
Develop your general ability in Fashion, Film, TV and Media makeup through effectively using and combining knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme.
Provide specialist studies in Specialist Makeup, hair and wig applications.
Provide enhanced tutorial support to help develop your educational and vocational abilities, and the personal qualities and attitudes required to adapt to the demands of an ever changing industry.
Provide the foundation for a range of technical and creative careers in Specialist Makeup
**Progression Opportunities**
After successful completion of this 2-year course, graduates can apply to do a Level 6 top up course on a BA (Hons) Degree or go into employment working in TV, Film, Theatre, Editorial, Photographic studios, Retail, Corporate Events or as a Freelance Make-up Artist.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 Modules
• The Performing Arts Industry
• Professional Development
• Special FX
• Hair and Make-up Application
• Fashion and Editorial Hair and Make-up
• Period Hair and make-up
• Lighting for Photography
• Photographic Practices
Year 2 Modules
• Creative Research Project
• Working in the Performing Arts Industry
• Management Role
• Hair and Make-up Design
• Working in Creative Education
• The Freelance Make-up Artist
• Special FX2
Course Details – Assessment Method
Portfolio, written work, competitions, live performances, photos
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
MU24
Institution code:
N79
Campus Name:
Hinckley Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A-Levels in Make-up or equivalent
BTEC in Make-up or equivalent
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
58%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
50%
Go onto work and study:
75%
Fees and funding
England
5950.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
5950.0
Year 1
Scotland
5950.0
Year 1
Wales
5950.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
You will be expected to already have a basic hair and make-up kit.
New wig kit - approx £25 (Hair and lace will also be needed relevant to each project)
Replacement prosthetic kit - approx £165
Top up Kryolan kit - approx £180
Online resources - approx £120
Costumes or costume hire - approx £50-£100
Trips:
The Prosthetic Event , Saturday 14th November 2020. Ricoh Arena - £45
West End show & Travel - approx £150
Workshops - approx £50 - £100
Provider information
Hinckley Road
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Nuneaton
CV11 6BH
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