THEATRICAL, SPECIAL EFFECTS, HAIR & MEDIA MAKE-UP Level 3 Technical Diploma
Venue: South Downs Campus Duration: 1 year
hairdressing and makeup application skills using a range of professional products and equipment. In addition to your practical lessons, there will be theory classes and revision classes for your exams and building your picture portfolios. You will be required to participate in two weeks of work experience whilst studying on this course. Assessment There are two online exams, seven practical assessments and two final practical assessments known as a ‘synoptic’, which will cover all that you have achieved in your practical assessments. There is also one picture portfolio and 120 hours of work experience. Progression On successful completion of this course, students could progress to working in industry or become self-employed as a qualified makeup artist, progress to Higher Education or apply for our Beauty or Hairdressing courses to expand their skill set. Entry Requirements To be able to study this course you will need either: – Level 2 Hairdressing – Level 2 Beauty or achieved a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 4-9, which must include Science and either English Language or Mathematics. In addition, artistic flair would be beneficial.
Overview On this course you will study a wide range of makeup application skills and techniques, you will also learn how to style and dress hair and wigs. You will take part in a range of exciting work experience placements which will build on your portfolio and build connections with employers. We also support our students to enter WorldSkills UK competitions each year, where you can showcase your creative skills and technical expertise. Structure On this course, you will study: – Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon – Client care and communication in beauty-related industries – Apply airbrush makeup to the face – Camouflage makeup – Media makeup – Fashion and photographic makeup – Style and fit Postiche – Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps – Apply eyelash and brow treatments – Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques Teaching & learning You will be taught by a small team of specialist lecturers who have an art or an industry-related background. We use a variety of teaching and learning approaches including lectures, workshops, presentations, demonstrations and group discussions. HSDC South Downs has an excellent Learning Hub (library), superb IT facilities and an online Google Classroom, on which you will be able to access a wide range of resources to help you succeed. This facility will be available for you to use at home too. Our practical working areas are fully equipped, allowing you to learn advanced
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