Full Time Foundation Degree - Pathways - Make Up and Hairstyling for Theatre Arts

Foundation Degree - Pathways - Make Up and Hairstyling for Theatre Arts
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FHFMH1

The Course
UCAS code: W452
The course has been devised in response to industry and student-led demand for practical training in make up and hairdressing techniques for theatre, film, TV, fashion, festival, carnival and entertainment arenas. The course consists of a 10 unit programme which carefully balances skill and craft development, production and event experience and industry placements with academic study.
As a specialist course, it is based within the Theatre department and shares close links with the Hair and Beauty, Media and Fashion and Fashion Promotion departments, creating unique opportunities for students to practise their arts in live creative contexts. These are extended through involvement with the rich cultural environment provided by Brighton, the surrounding region and London.

Course Content
The course covers: make up techniques, fashion and promotion make up, styling for the camera, prosthetics, special effects, body painting, ageing techniques, wig and hair dressing and period styling. The practical study is underpinned throughout by a Cultural and Supporting Studies programme closely linked to live projects. This aims to establish research skills and understanding of the performing and media arts in their theoretical and social context.
The course includes an Industrial Practice unit aimed at developing work in the professional arena through placements with professional theatres and production companies and live commissions.

Progression/Career Path
Progression to the BA (Hons) Theatre Arts (top-up), post graduate or alternative Level 3 study.
Employment as a make up artist/wig and hairdresser in theatre, film, television and fashion.

Entry Requirements
Individual offers may vary. Two A2 Levels, National Diploma in relevant subject such as Art and Design, Hair and Beauty or equivalent NVQ or professional experience. Mature students are encouraged to apply.

Interview All candidates will be invited to attend an interview

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Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Further Details
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