This course covers a wide range of hair and media make-up treatments. The method of learning is a mixture of practical and theory sessions. Your course may include one late night a week. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Cutting and styling techniques for performers •Avant-garde hair and make-up •Creative make-up designs for productions and industry demands •Special effects make-up •Body art for competition •Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps Specialist Units: •Create, dress and fit facial postiche •Wig dressing and styling
Course details
| Qualification name | Advanced Technical Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-up Artistry (540) |
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| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | City & Guilds of London Institute |
| Location |
East Midlands
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| Learning method | Work based |
| Course start date | 9th September 2024 |
| Cost | £3,345.00 |
| Cost description | Full Funding for permanent UK residents aged 16-18 years of age. Funding may be available for those aged 19+ depending on age and qualifications already achieved. Advanced Learner Loans are available to eligible mature students. |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
A Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject
View the key features of this course.
The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Cutting and styling techniques for performers •Avant-garde hair and make-up •Creative make-up designs for productions and industry demands •Special effects make-up •Body art for competition •Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps Specialist Units: •Create, dress and fit facial postiche •Wig dressing and styling
Understand how the course will be delivered.
A combination of theory classes based in the classroom and practical sessions in our industry-standard beauty salons. Group work, individual work, assignments, assessments and home study.
Find out what material you will need.
Students will be required to purchase uniform, text books and a hair and make up kit. Uniform - Approx £40.00 Test book - Approx £30.00 Kit - Approx £650.00
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Practical work will be assessed by some formative assessments and then a final end of course synoptic exam covering a range of treatments which will be graded. Theory work is assessed using written and online external tests and some assignment work. You will also be required to prepare a portfolio of evidence.
Look at the further opportunities available.
You could enter employment or you could choose to continue to enhance your skills and education by taking additional part-time courses or by applying to university.