Hair and Media Make-Up Level 2
Diploma
This course specialises in developing the basic skills necessary to work in film, television and theatre industry.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This course includes all the elements required for you to work effectively as a hair and media make-up artist within the ever-changing hair and beauty industry. You will gain skills in the art of dressing hair, photographic make-up, as well as creating an image based on current trends in the industry.
Throughout the course, you will be presented with further opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as temporary hair colours, tanning, body art, themed face painting, further hair artistry, as well as the client care skills required to develop a client centred approach to your treatments.
You will also gain knowledge around health and safety and effective communication which is required to work as a junior hair and make-up artist. This course is recognised by UK leading professional bodies within the hair and beauty industry.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
This course includes all the elements required for you to work effectively as a hair and media make-up artist within the ever-changing hair and beauty industry. You will gain skills in the art of dressing hair, photographic make-up, as well as creating an image based on current trends in the industry.
You will also gain knowledge around health and safety and effective communication which is required to work as a junior hair and make-up artist. This course is recognised by UK leading professional bodies within the hair and beauty industry.
Throughout the course, you will be presented with further opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as temporary hair colours, tanning, body art, themed face painting, further hair artistry, as well as the client care skills required to develop a client centred approach to your treatments.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at Grade 3 or above and maths at Grade 2 or above and 2 other subjects.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Level 3 Make-up Artistry
Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair Media Make-up
Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair Media Make-up
You can go on to work as a hair or make-up artist either within a company or with your own business, work on make-up counters.
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, photographs of work, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, mood boards, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
You will need to purchase both kit and uniform to be able to do this course. These are available from the college.
Why work in the Hair & Beauty Industry?
Employment in Art, Performance and Design roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Hair & Beauty Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Hair & Beauty Industry
Considered a career in the Hair & Beauty?
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