Hair and Media Make-Up

This course will provide you with a range of essential practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further specialist training within the make-up industry.  

On this course you will: 

• Discover the art of applying make-up 

• Develop skills in hair artistry and creative make-up artistry 

• Research, develop and showcase make-up and hair artistry designs 

• Learn about anatomy and physiology for make-up artists 

• Study the principles of working in the make-up industry  

• Learn relevant health and safety 

Assessment: This course is assessed throughout the academic year, by ongoing pre observations and graded practical assessments alongside theory exams.  

Choose this course if… you enjoy being creative and are passionate about using make-up and hair styling to achieve a variety of different looks. You will have opportunities to gain work specific skills and knowledge, developing looks from day make-up to bridal and special occasion.  

Future Steps: You could progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-Up Artistry.  

Four GCSEs (or equivalent, such as Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector) at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English* 

If GCSE Art is not taken, you will have to present a portfolio at your interview to ascertain artistic ability 

There is a fully equipped media make-up room, four hairdressing salons, five beauty clinics, providing you with a professional working environment. Personal lockers are available for use when you are at college and learners have changing room facilities.

You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

You will be required to purchase a personal kit and uniform.

There are options to attend enrichment workshops and educational visits at an additional cost.