Entry Requirements

• A Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH

• Successful attendance at interview event

• You will be required to purchase salon wear, equipment kit, textbooks and consumables at enrolment

Please note you will need to:

• Provide hair equipment and make up kit
• Maintain correct uniform standards
• Make a one-off payment for yearly consumables
• Keep a a working portfolio

Course Structure

The course will allow you to:

• Perform with a high level of skill and understanding in areas such as fashion, period make-up, face & body art and hair design on live models
• Know how to research a subject and use relevant reference material to fulfil a brief
• Acquire the professional skills and contacts to help you start your career in the media industry

The course includes:

• Educational and industry visits, activities and workshops
• Guest industry speakers.
• Attend and participate in fashion shows and projects
• Industry-related work experience

Modules include:

• Client care and health & safety
• Apply make up
• Create an image
• Art of photographic hair and beauty
• Art of dressing hair
• Face and body art
• Temporary hair colour
• Tanning
• Mendi design
• Plaiting and twisting

Assessment & Feedback

• Practical observations
• Online exams
• Portfolio-based assignments

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s and not in employment

What Next...

• Progress on to Level 3 Theatrical Make up covering SPFX, prosthetics and wig work
• Employment in the make up industry