Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical Special Effects Hair and Media Make-up

Amersham & Wycombe College – a leading provider of vocational courses and training in Buckinghamshire

Students of all ages and backgrounds study with us each year; whether you are a young person soon to leave school or an adult looking to retrain or enhance your job prospects by gaining new skills, then we have something for you.

You will develop the skilled techniques needed to perform professional special effects hair and make-up services via a myriad of jobs like; make-up artist, theatre designer, costume designer, theatrical wigmaker, films, fashion, television, theatre, live music, photographic shoots, music videos, network and independent television, advertising, portrait photographers, weddings, demonstrator, educator, performance character make-up, medical treatments, wig manufacture, facial hair manufacture, prosthetics, bald caps, body art, character teeth, face painting, camouflage, special effects, sculpting, prosthetic Fabrication (Foam latex, silicone) beauty and glamour make-up, working with actors and directors, mortuary make-up, consultant, head masks, construction make-up, digital make-up, modeling agencies, high definition, hairstyling, plaster casting, artistic representation, stage and theatrical make-up, cosmetic science, cosmetic legislation, visual and aesthetic, historical make-up, skin care, postiche fitting and styling, permanent make-up, cruise ships, animatronics.
Depending on their experience and confidence within a sector and interview this qualification provides suitable progression opportunities to the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical Special Effects Hair and Media Make-up year 2 and then the HND in Theatrical, Media & Special Effects Make-up

Course content includes the opportunity to understand and experience a variety of techniques used in the world of media make-up through a creative and challenging curriculum and excellent facilities

Mandatory units
Production Arts Workshop
Make up Application Skills and Creative Uses in Performance
Production Arts Planning
Production for Theatre Performance
Optional units will be selected from the list below TBC
Production Arts Planning
Mask making in performing arts
Puppet design
Make up for Performers
Full Body Make up for Performers
Special Effects Make up
Make up Using Prosthetics
Period Make up for Performing Arts
Hair Styling and Dressing for Performers
Fantasy hair design for performers
Period hair design and wig making for performers
Hair styling and dressing for performers
Mask Making in the Performing Arts
Fantasy Hair Design for Performers
Period Hair Design and Wig Making for Performers
Hair Styling and Dressing for Performers