Performing Arts (General) (Make-up and Hair) - HND
South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College)
Performing Arts (General) (Make-up and Hair) - HND
Course Summary
This course will give you the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to pursue a career in the make-up industry as a professional make-up artist for theatre, fashion, video and television. It is aimed at dedicated learners who want to move into the creative industries or further training, and are looking for practical training and a nationally-recognised Level 5 qualification (Title: HND Performing Arts (General)). This full time course is delivered by experienced professionals who are experts in the industry and have extensive industry and teaching profiles.
The course has a strong focus on prosthetics and leads directly to our BA (Hons) Top up qualification validated by UWL.
Course Details - Modules
Skills covered are tailored to industry requirements. The course is practically driven but it also demands academic ability to build a solid grounding in production theory, industry knowledge, and business skills.
Successful completion of the HND will require the accumulation of 120 credits from the modules studied. Modules studied include:
•Design Techniques and Application - In this module you will develop your total look skills and design ideas
•Advanced prosthetics - It is critical that artists understand the creative responsibilities of the Prosthetics Artist and new developments in technology and product use e.g. CGI, that you be able to understand anatomy and physiology in relation to prosthetic design and develop those all important technical skills to industry standards.
•Managing a creative business - You will explore how to set up and manage a successful creative business to ensure you are ready to take those critical steps into industry.
•Photographic Techniques – As part of your total look skills you will enjoy taking and digitally manipulating photographs of your design work.
•Preparation, Process, and Production in the Creative Industries – In this module you will work with external companies to set up and run a national event
•Work Experience and Personal and Professional Development – You will be supported to find and undertake significant work experience to build your contact links and experience.
•Postiche and wig making in the creative industries - Develop your wig and postiche making skills to produce a final look.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
KC14
Institution code:
K82
Campus Name:
Kingston College
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
In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.
Applicants must possess a Level 4 HNC Performing Arts in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HNC module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment. If you don't already have a relevant HNC, you'll take the two-year course and start at HNC (Level 4).
In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.
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
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5.
Cambridge English Advanced
B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE).
Students from outside the UK may be required to demonstrate their level of English by providing proof of an English language certificate or other qualification. This is particularly the case where a student:
• is from a country where English is not an official/first language, or;
• has previous qualifications which include English as a second language, or;
• has previous qualifications which have not been studied through the medium of English.
The approximate guideline minimum English level required for entry at level 5 is "B2" on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This roughly equates to:
• IELTS - an overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5, or;
• B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)
**Please note that other English language certificates/qualifications are available, and may be considered, and the College looks at each applicant on an individual basis.**
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
5625.0
Year 1
England
5625.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
5625.0
Year 1
Scotland
5625.0
Year 1
Wales
5625.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; BTEC registration fee (if applicable). The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and materials that you might wish to purchase.
Provider information
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
KT1 2AQ
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