If you want to work in hair and makeup within the media industry, this course gives you all the skills you need to be successful.
You’ll create intricate makeup and hair designs, learn how to fake bruises, cuts and scratches for TV and film, and how to apply makeup for camera.
This course is suitable for those who wish to develop the practical skills required to launch a career as a professional makeup and hair artist within the media industry.
This course will start in September and will take one year to complete. You will attend college two days a week.
The course takes place at St Helens College, Town Centre Campus, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
During this course, you will cover the following units:
You’ll create intricate makeup and hair designs, learn how to fake bruises, cuts and scratches for TV and film, and how to apply makeup for camera. You’ll even have the opportunity to explore nail art and body art design.
You will be assessed throughout the course by a combination of practical assessments, written assignments, end of module exams and portfolio building.
There are no formal qualifications required for this programme, however, a keen interest in this industry would be beneficial.
As part of this programme you are required to wear a uniform. There is also a kit required to complete your assessments which can be purchased from a recommended supplier. You may be eligible for financial support to cover these costs.
The total cost of this course is £831. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments.
Alternatively, you may want to gain employment as a Makeup Consultant in a variety of settings, a Sales Representative or become self-employed and grow your own business.
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