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Level 3 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
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
NWSLC Nuneaton Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time

Course Summary

A Make-up Artist’s role can vary within the different specialisms of the industry. Through your journey with us you will have a taste of the varied disciplines and then work towards your desired area to initiate your final creative project. You will be required to work with each other within classes and on external models to gain a diverse experience.

This course is designed to give you the tools to begin a career within the make-up industry. You will be assessed by practical assessments and exams to achieve the range of criteria set by industry and the awarding body.

Course Details

Modules

  • Health and Safety
  • Client Care
  • Photographic Make-up
  • Body Art Design
  • Airbrush Make-up
  • Style and fit postiche and hairpieces
  • Camouflage Make-up
  • Create, cast, and apply prosthetics 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, English, progression from a lower-level hair and beauty course with the correct units. This will be discussed at interview. Will consider applications from candidates with industry experience.

Equipment required

Kits have been sourced and kits lists will be provided at discounted prices. Kits will be your starting box of freelance products and tools necessary for industry work. Up to £500 for kits, cost may vary due to prices changes.

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