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Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up - Level 3 (Diploma)

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 2nd September 2027
Cost £3,300.00
Cost description Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is for those wishing to pursue a career within a variety of specialised fields including TV and film, fashion, photography, special effects, make-up and stage.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You will need: A level 2 diploma in Media Make-up with good attendance and progress reviews

View the key features of this course.

You will be working with colleagues within the beauty related industries, learning skills including: Maintaining Health & Safety Creative Hairstyling and dressing Hair Extensions Body and face painting Special effects make-up Prosthetics and Bald caps Fashion and photographic Make-up Apply airbrush Make-up to the face Media Make-up 'characters' Camouflage Make-up

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

There is a process of continual assessment to include assignments, exams, practical and oral assessment with a summative assessment for theory and practical at the end of the year.

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Name King's Lynn
Address Tennyson Avenue
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 2QW
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Email admissions@col-westanglia.ac.uk
Phone 01553 761144
Website http://www.cwa.ac.uk
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