Theatrical Media Make up Diploma

Course

In Skelmersdale

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    1 Year

This course is ideal for students with a serious interest in Theatrical and Media Makeup (with hairdressing).

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Location

Start date

Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Yewdale, WN8 6JA

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Start date

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About this course

If you are 16-18 a minimum of 3 GCSE†s at grade C or above preferably in English and maths, however candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course. All applicants must have an artistic flair and will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course.
Students must be able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry out and receive all treatments...

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Course programme

Theatrical Media Make up Diploma
Course Overview
This course is ideal for students with a serious interest in Theatrical and Media Makeup (with hairdressing).
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year 100% attendance is expected.
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is for anyone interested in Theatrical Make-up with hairdressing. This is a very intensive course and learners must be able to give 100% commitment to their studies.
Successful students tend to:
- be knowledgeable about a range of make-up and hair products
- be artistic, creative and resourceful
- be diplomatic and tactful in order to cope with nervous performers
- enjoy working with a variety of people.

Course Content
The course content includes:
- Health & Safety
- Special effects: Application and removal of special effects, Ageing, Making and applying bald caps, facial hair, burns, bruising and cuts.
- Character Make-up
- Fashion Make-up
- Theatre Make-up
- Wig Fitting.
All students must wear the college uniform, which is:
- Long smart black trousers (Purchased by student)
- College tunic (Purchased from the department)
- Low heeled full black smart shoes (Purchased by student)
- Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing during all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails with no nail polish.
Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.
If the above is not adhered to you will be asked to leave the salons.
A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for this course.
Trips and Placement are essential to the course and not optional.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Assessment is by practical observation; oral questioning and written essential knowledge papers set at week 10 and week 20.Assignemtns will also be required. End examinations set by the awarding body will take place at week 30. body. An internal and external verifier will assess a portfolio of evidence and your practical skills.
Qualifications Gained
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up.
VTCT Level 3 Health & Safety and Employment Standards.
VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-up.
Tutorial and Enrichment Studies
City & Guilds Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention.

Progression Opportunities
Other courses such as photographic make-up or progression onto higher advanced courses.

Career Opportunities
This course is for people who are looking to develop their skills and qualifications, and are seeking careers in make-up design for film, television, theatre or fashion.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
Enrichment courses are available at an additonal cost.
Students will also be required to purchase additonal stationery items.
THIS COURSE IS NOT A FULL LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Theatrical Media Make up Diploma

Price on request