Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3
NVQ
In Birmingham
Description
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NVQ Level 3
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
If you’ve ever dreamed of working in hair and make-up for film, TV and theatre, this is the course for you. Our Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up college course will teach you the specialist techniques you need to get started on your way to an exciting career in a range of creative and dynamic industries.
Our Level 3 media make-up course covers every aspect of advanced make-up techniques for stage and screen alongside other media purposes. Studying in our cutting-edge make-up studios at University College Birmingham, you will learn basic hairdressing, media make-up, wigs and postiche, character make-up and special effects, as well as casting, creating and fitting prosthetic pieces and applying airbrush make-up.
Thanks to our excellent links with the industry, you will have the chance to gain real-life experience on work placements with theatre companies and a range of other practical opportunities. On completing the course, you will have a wealth of options for working within the industry or taking on further study towards your ideal career.
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Make-up artist
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Ideally, you will require 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and a relevant Level 2 qualification, preferably in one of the following subject areas: Theatrical and Media Make-up, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Art and Design, Theatre Studies, History, Performing Arts, Media/Film Studies, Fashion, Photography and Costume Production.
We also welcome applicants who are able to present an in-depth portfolio at interview. Places offered will depend on the standard and depth of the portfolio provided (at the lecturer’s discretion).
Why choose this college course?
BOOST YOUR SKILLS – Learn how to apply and master specialist make-up techniques and work with artificial hair for film, TV and stage
WORK PLACEMENT – From working with actors applying stage make-up to replicating special effects for the emergency services, put your skills into practice on real-life work placements
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Hone a vast array of practical skills working in our cutting-edge make-up and special effects studios on campus
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to keep studying at a higher level? This college course will support your progression to relevant degrees at university
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Subjects
- Hairdressing
- Beauty
- Hair and beauty
- Media
- Technique
- Colleagues
- Artistes
- Subjects
- Creative
- Development
Course programme
Topics you will study
- Hairdressing Techniques for Media Make-up
- Providing Wigs and Postiche for Media Make-up
- Preparing and Providing Character Make-up
- Providing and Removing Special Effects and Media Make-up
- Good Working Relationships with Colleagues, Artistes, Subjects and Production Teams
Teaching and assessment
Assessment takes place in a range of realistic working environments, including shows, competitions and theatre productions. You will also be required to complete written papers.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up Level 3