BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
Our excellent workshops, teaching by industry practitioners and work placement opportunities on this prosthetics design course will help you to succeed as a hair, make-up and prosthetics artist, working to support and transform performance.
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Subjects
- Market
- Teaching
- Design
- Project
- Industry
- Team Training
- Communication Training
- Media
- Music
- Production
Course programme
The cultural and historical context of the subject is explored, to enhance the design and realisation of the practical work. Working in performance is always a collaborative venture, where the success of the production depends upon the joint efforts of a number of creative and specialised designers and makers, who work together with the director and performers. Students on this course have the advantage of being able to work with students from the related disciplines of costume and 3D effects. Students have the opportunity to do a short work placement in the industry, and there are several industry-facing projects within the course. All the subject tutors teaching on the course are practitioners with extensive experience of the industry.
BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance is based is based at Lime Grove in Shepherd’s Bush, just west of Holland Park and Notting Hill. The area, which is rich in cultural influences from across the world, is home to Shepherd’s Bush Market and the many fabric shops lining the Goldhawk Road. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, delis and food stores, as well as the market, which reflect the many cultures of the people living there. Nearby is the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, an excellent venue for live bands, and the Westfield Shopping Centre, one of the largest retail complexes in Europe that caters for the luxury market as well as the high street. Holland Park with its Orangery and Leighton House Museum are both worth visiting.
Students on this course might be invited to participate in study trips. This may involve, for example, visits to key areas of capital cities, factories, stores and museums. Attendance on these trips is not compulsory but recommended. Details regarding timings and costs will be issued closer to the relevant trips.
Course Structure
Year One - Stage One - level 4 - 120 credits
- Term One
Introduction to 3D: Enhancing and Distorting the Performer (20 credits)
- Term Two
Changing the Shape and Texture of the Actor’s Appearance (20 credits)
- Term Three
Year Two - Stage Two - level 5 - 120 credits
- Term One
Character Design and Development (20 credits)
- Term Two
- Term Three
Creative Collaboration (20 credits)
Year Three - Stage Three - level 6 - 120 credits
- Term One
- Terms One and Two
- Term Two and Three
Travelling across London
The renowned London College of Fashion library is at our John Prince’s Street site, and you will need to travel to this site, and possibly others, during your course to use the library, which is open seven days a week in term time, and for tuition and special events.
Course structure
The information outlined is an indicative structure of the course. Whilst we will aim to deliver the course as described on this page, there may be situations where it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, for example because of regulatory requirements or operational efficiencies, before or after enrolment. If this occurs, we will communicate all major changes to all applicants and students who have either applied or enrolled on the course.
Please note that due to staff research agreements or availability, not all of the optional modules listed may be available every year.
In addition, the provision of course options which depend upon the availability of specialist teaching, or on a placement at another institution, cannot be guaranteed. Please check this element of the course with the course team before making a decision to apply.
BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Performance