The aim of this course is for students to develop a wide range of skills in Hair, Media Make-Up and Special Effects Make-Up supported by the extensive facilities made available to them.
The skills acquired over the three years of study, together with the possible work placements will equip students with the necessary expertise to enter a career in the Creative Industries. Skills covered over the 3-year programme include: - Make-Up application for television and film - Hair lace wig dressing and application - Knotting and Wig making - Special Effects Casualty Make-Up - Sculpting, Moulding and Casting Techniques - Prosthetic Application - Period hair Styling - Airbrushing techniques - Industry links - Live projects - Collaborative working - Subject specialist guest speakers from industry - Studio visits - Location photoshoots - Studio photoshoots and research trips.
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 104 points • A level - CDD – BCC grade profiles • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM grade profiles • Access to HE Diploma • GCSE/National 4/5
You will be assessed through completion of assignment-based coursework, practical work, oral presentations, and portfolio submission.
Students benefit from work placement opportunities and industry visits spanning a diverse selection of production companies. These opportunities arise from the course’s expanding industry partnerships and the proven success of its graduates. “I have worked since I left University, I went on to Pobl Y Cwn, then keeping Faith and now I’m on Dr Who. I have done dailies on other bits too... I worked throughout Covid too; I haven’t really stopped”. Indi Jones “The course has prepared me by providing me with advanced skills I otherwise would not have known, such as special effects, prosthetics and knotting etc. It has also shown me the importance of continuity whilst filming and understanding the roles and responsibilities of other departments within a production team. I have recently worked and been credited as Make-up artist on Kevin Allen’s new feature film 'La Cha Cha', and I’ve been put forward for an interview at the BBC for a Junior make-up assistant role”. Abbie Lewis “The course has prepared me in every aspect for industry; it also taught me new covid rules to ensure I know what is expected of me when leaving and working in the industry. I feel like the simulation assignments along with the practical side of the course prepare you for working in industry”. Rachel Mills “The course helped me get where I want to be… As much as I wanted to get into the industry after my second year, I feel like I wasn’t ready to work in the industry. In the third year we looked more at script breakdowns, and I understood and improved a lot more in the third year”. Jade Cronick “The course gave me opportunities and experience that are required for the TV and Film industry, for example work experience and learning on the job assisted in building up experience that employers look for”. Emily Griffiths
This practical course will require investment in the purchase of two kits to cover the range of skills delivered. These kit lists will be made available to successful applicants.
An additional studio fee is also required of £100.
Please discuss this at interview stage with a tutor after you have applied. No applications from overseas non-EU students.
