Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up Level 3
VTCT Diploma
This course is designed for people with a real flair and passion in the application of make-up looking to progress into working within the media, fashion and photographic industry.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This technical based course will prepare you with all the required skills to work in the media, fashion and photographic industry. The course is designed to allow you to express your own creative flair for applying make-up and creating your own image.
You will also have the opportunity during your studies to advance your skills in styling and fitting a postiche and camouflage make-up. You will also focus on client care so you are able to adopt a client-centred approach to all designs and treatments.
You will gain the practical skills to airbrush make-up to your client’s face, develop images and designs to fit in the fashion and photographic industry and develop effective communication in the workplace, as well as the application of prosthetic pieces and bald caps.
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 technical based course will prepare you with all the required skills to work in the media, fashion and photographic industry. The course is designed to allow you to express your own creative flair for applying make-up and creating your own image.
You will gain the practical skills to airbrush make-up to your client’s face, develop images and designs to fit in the fashion and photographic industry and develop effective communication in the workplace, as well as the application of prosthetic pieces and bald caps.
You will also have the opportunity during your studies to advance your skills in styling and fitting a postiche and camouflage make-up. You will also focus on client care so you are able to adopt a client-centred approach to all designs and 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 GCSE English grade 4 or above and maths grade 3 or above and a level 2 relevant vocational qualification.
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.
Higher Skills course
Employment within the theatre or television industry as a make-up professional
Employment within the theatre or television industry as a make-up professional
Hair design / Hair extension services, Beauty therapy salons, Spas, Theatre/film/television
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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