Media Make Up Artistry, Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2

Course

In Norwich

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Norwich

Entry Requirements

4 GCSE's at D or 3 including English, Maths & preferably Science.

If applicants have not achieved C/4 in English and Maths they will be required to complete these alongside the course.

It is important that students have a mature and professional attitude as the Hair and Make-Up profession is a highly demanding and disciplined one. In particular, students will be required to maintain high standards of personal and professional appearance including wearing make up to look presentable; piercings will not have to be covered.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Norwich (Norfolk)
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Ipswich Road, NR2 2LJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Career Progression

The Hair and Beauty industry is a vibrant, dynamic and creative sector offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. This sector alone employs nearly a quarter of a million people and it is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy.

As a make-up artist you would apply make-up and style hair for anyone appearing in front of a camera or a live audience. You could work in film, television, photographic sessions or fashion shows. You could either find a trainee position, an Apprenticeship or set up as self employed.

For further information check the National Careers Service website for: Make Up Artist job profile, Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA)

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Subjects

  • Media
  • Full Time
  • Industry
  • Maths
  • English

Course programme

Summary

This course is for those interested in a career as a make-up artist in TV, film, fashion, theatre and photography and will give you the first steps into the career of a make up artist by providing a wealth of industry experience as well as theory, skills and techniques. Students use the MAC range of cosmetics and Louise Young make up brushes and all of our tutors are highly qualified with excellent industry experience and all work hard to ensure you benefit from this wealth of knowledge.

Course units will likely be:

  • Principles of working in the make-up industry
  • Anatomy and physiology for make-up artists
  • Principles of researching, developing and showcasing designs
  • The art of applying make-up
  • Creative make-up artistry

We work with internationally recognised make-up artists such as Louise Young who provides tutorials and make up lessons. Other industry experts such as Paintopia, an international body painting festival, regularly come in and offer their expertise on new techniques and products as well as on industry experience.

You will have opportunities to participate in College events such as fashion shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, hair and beauty shows and other off-site activities to build further practical experience. We worked closely with Norwich fashion Week and contributed to the Designers Show working with over 40 professional models. Visits may include London Fashion Week, IMATS and World Skills as well the opportunity to take part in national competitions.

Additional information

Progression Students that have successfully completed the course may progress onto Level 3 subject including Hairdressing, Beauty or Hair and Media Make Up Artistry. Alternatively you could find an Apprenticeship. Future options at City College Norwich also include level 4 qualifications in Advanced Techniques and Management in Hair and Beauty Therapy or Media Make-up Artistry.

Media Make Up Artistry, Level 2 Level 2, Full Time, 1 year 2

Price on request