Course Overview

This exciting course covers all aspects of media make-up that you see in theatre productions or on film sets.

Subjects may include:

• Fashion photography make-up
• Media make-up
• Design and apply face and body art
• Monitor health and safety
• Camouflage make-up
• Working with colleagues within the beauty related industries
• Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps
• Airbrushing make-up
• The art of colouring hair
• Style and fit postiche

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed through written coursework, practical assessments and your portfolio of work including a final exam.

Progression Options

On successful completion of the course, you could progress to one of our hairdressing or beauty qualifications, the BA (Hons) or FdA in Media Make-up at University Centre Somerset or find employment in the industry.