University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Media Make-Up
Course Summary
This course is for students wishing to pursue a career in the Media Make-up industry. A broad range of areas are taught and the course allows for students to specialise within the later modules in a technique/techniques to enhance and stretch their skill set if they should choose to.
Over the first year you will study a broad range of skill sets with a variety of modules. These are developed and diversified within the second year of the course allowing for individual specialisms to be developed. The final year of the course allows for students to develop specific specialisms should they choose to. There are no set pathways within the degree which allows for flexibility where necessary to develop independence within specialisms.
The qualification has been designed in collaboration with industry ensuring that you will develop the necessary skills and knowledge for employment.
You will have access to excellent resources and facilities with state-of-the-art make-up studios and workshops.
Residential trips may be available: previous trips have taken place to Warner Bros, Harry Potter studios, London West End theatre productions and backstage tours such as Les Miserables, Aladdin, Wicked and more.
In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS.
Career Opportunities
On successful completion of this course you will be equipped with a high level of subject practical skills and a portfolio of work. Students often take up employment opportunities within theatre, television and film productions as well as working with make-up agencies in fashion and editorial.
Previous students have gained employment in places such as English National Opera, Madame Tussauds, Allure Magazine, London Fashion Week and on productions such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones in addition to self-employment.
Students can progress on to postgraduate studies.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Modules are taught with a mixture of in class lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, industry based master classes, presentations and workshop skills. Assessment includes practical assessments, written coursework, presentations and creative portfolios.
As part of your course you will be required to undertake some work experience. This falls within the Professional Practice module in the first year of the course. Other opportunities that arise are encouraged throughout the qualification.
This course is delivered on-site each week across the academic year.
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:
W453
Institution code:
B70
Campus Name:
Taunton Campus
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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
80 UCAS Points from a relevant Level 3 qualification (Media Make-up, Art and Design or similar)
Also required are 4 GCSEs to include English, preferably Maths and Art) at Grades 4-9 (or recognised equivalent)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
This course requires the purchase of additional kit and materials. As a budgeting guide please consider up to £900 in year one, and up to £400 in year two. The amount required in year three will depend on your projects and specialisms. Please see the course page on our website for further details
Provider information
Bath Road
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Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
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