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Level 3 Make up Artistry - Theatrical Media and Special Effects Make up

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Hinckley Road , Nuneaton , Warwickshire, CV11 6BH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
NWSLC Nuneaton Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

The world of make-up is a diverse one with different specialisms and pathways. Our level 3 course enables students to progress on from our level 2 make-up programme, other related programmes and industry experienced individuals. Work experience and competition opportunities are an integral part of the courses.

Course Details

Modules

  • Health and Safety
  • Client Care and Anatomy and Physiology
  • Photographic Make-up
  • High definition Airbrush Make-up and Airbrush techniques
  • Style and fit postiche and hairpieces
  • Creative hair design
  • Camouflage make up for the coverage of skin irregularities
  • Create, cast, fit and colour prosthetics pieces and bald caps
  • Accident and injury techniques and characterisation make-up for theatre

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are 3 GCSE’s Grade C/4 including Art and English.

Equipment required

You will be required to purchase a number of different kits appropriate to your chosen pathway, with these we will tailor what you have to buy due to what you have collected from previous courses or industry. This will be discussed at the interview. All of our kits have been professionally sourced and are competitively priced. A make-up artistry uniform is also a requirement.

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