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City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup

Course overview

This highly creative Level 3 course is where your ideas develop into a professional skillset, that prepares you for work across film, television, theatre, fashion and wider media industries.

Whether you’re progressing from a related course or bringing a strong interest in creative hair and makeup, at College you’ll learn how to create polished, high-quality looks suitable for a range of professional settings.

In our Salon, you’ll explore specialist techniques such as prosthetics, airbrushing, fashion and photographic makeup, and face and body art. You’ll also gain an understanding of studio photography, client briefs and how to collaborate within the wider beauty and media industries.

Most of your studies will take place with access to professional products, equipment and clients.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to progress into roles within the hair, beauty and media industries, with a portfolio that showcases your talents.

If you’re passionate about hair, makeup and transforming ideas into visual outcomes, this is the course for you.

Course information

By studying at Level 3, the techniques and practices cover a wide range of areas, including film, television, stage, catwalk and other media projects.

In our Salon, you’ll discover these areas in-depth, while building the ability to create polished, high-quality hair and makeup looks.

As your skills grow over the course, you’ll also explore a variety of different units which will help you stand out in the lucrative industry of Media Hair and Makeup. These can include:

• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Principles of studio photography
• Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps
• Designing and applying face and body art
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Applying airbrush make-up to the face
• Media make-up
• Camouflage make-up
• Working with colleagues within the beauty-related industries
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety practice in the salon

Exploring different creative projects and client briefs, means you’ll know how to respond to different requirements and develop your own style.

Most of your practical experience will take place in our industry-standard salons and studios. These spaces give you genuine experience using professional equipment and products while working on clients and creative projects.

Dedicated work experience opportunities will help you develop your skills further and give you valuable insight into the hair and makeup industry, before you progress onto employment or further study.