Full Time Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up

Vocational qualification

In Skipton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Skipton

This course is designed for those who want to work as a make-up artist, in TV, film, fashion/catwalk, theatre and photography. The course includes a variety of make-up techniques, including character, special effects and media make-up, air brushing, applying hairdressing techniques for media make-up, wigs and postiche.

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Location

Start date

Skipton (North Yorkshire)
Coach Street Victoria Square, BD23 1LH‎

Start date

On request

About this course

A genuine interest in the industry, good communication skills, excellent personal presentation and ability to cope with a high work load
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Course programme


Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up
Level Three | Awarding Body: VTCT | The Academy Of Hair and Beauty | Full-Time

Course Description
This course is designed for those who want to work as a make-up artist, in TV, film, fashion/catwalk, theatre and photography.
The course includes a variety of make-up techniques, including character, special effects and media make-up, air brushing, applying hairdressing techniques for media make-up, wigs and postiche.
You will take advantage of a variety of industry links including taking part in fashion shows and make-up shoots. You are expected to attend a work placement during the course which will
be arranged by your course tutor.

Course Content
  • Provide Shampoo Service
  • Dressing and Styling Hair
  • Applying Colour to Hair
  • Measuring
    the Artiste/Subject for a Wig
  • Setting the Wig or Hairpiece and Applying the Wig or Hairpiece
  • Carry out Character Make-up Research and Prepare Work Sheets
  • Apply and Maintain Media
    Make-up Techniques for example Pantomime, Animal, Fantasy, Clown and Historical
  • Arrange
    Hair and Apply and Remove False Lashes
  • Plan and Prepare for Special Effects Make-up
  • Apply and Maintain Special Effects Make-up and Prosthetics for example Burns, Scarring,
    Bruising, Blood
  • Ageing and Dramatic Impact
  • Remove Media Make-up
  • Special Effects and
    Artificial Hair
  • Prepare for and Provide Airbrushed Design
Additional Qualifications VTCT Fashion and Photographic Make-up, CLAIT, Key Skills in Application of Number and Communications

Career Progression
Beauty Therapy Level 2
Hairdressing Level 2
Higher Education in Media Make-up
Employment in Theatre, TV and Film
Employment as a Make-up Artist within the Fashion Industry

Work Experience
You are expected to attend a work placement during the course which will be arranged by your course tutor.

Assessment
Assessment is carried out in a number of ways:

Preparation of a portfolio of evidence including assignments
Ongoing practical assessment
Completion of workbooks
Externally and Internally set examinations

Trips and Enrichment Activities
You will take advantage of a variety of industry links including taking part in fashion shows and make-up shoots.

Is this course available as evening study? No

Full Time Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make-up

Price on request