BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. This one-year course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. The course focuses on makeup artistry for performing arts, film, TV, and fashion. You'll cover editorial and contemporary hair and makeup, wig styling, makeup for performers, special effects, and prosthetics. You'll also study health and safety in the makeup room. Entry requires four GCSEs including English language and maths.
Who this course is for
This one-year vocational BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills course will provide you with a comprehensive foundation for a career in makeup artistry. You will cover skills for performing arts, film, TV, and fashion. The course covers a range of techniques, including: - Editorial and contemporary hair and make-up techniques - Wig styling and fitting - Make-up for performers - Special effects make-up - Making and using prosthetics - Health and safety in the make-up room - Studio etiquette and professionalism - Product, tool, and equipment knowledge - Period hair and make-up - timed and fast-track hair and make-up - Designing and creating costumes and props
Entry requirements
You will need to achieve four GCSEs including English language and maths. The remaining two ideally would include biology, science, art, photography, design or history.
What you will learn
You'll practise editorial and contemporary hair and makeup techniques
You'll learn wig styling and fitting
You'll develop makeup skills for performers on stage and screen
You'll apply special effects makeup techniques
You'll make and use prosthetics
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a professional makeup room
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom. The BTEC format is coursework-based, so you'll be assessed through assignments and projects rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, demonstrating the skills and techniques you've developed throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Makeup artist: working in film, TV, theatre, or fashion
Special effects makeup artist: creating prosthetics and effects for screen or stage
Hair and makeup assistant: supporting lead artists on productions
Wig technician: fitting and styling wigs for performance or film
Editorial makeup artist: working with photographers and magazines
Theatrical makeup artist: preparing performers for stage productions
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC in Performing and Production Arts or a related creative arts diploma, to deepen your skills and open routes into higher education
Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up, if you want to specialise further in professional makeup artistry
A degree or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Makeup and Hair Design or Theatre Arts, for those aiming toward senior creative roles in the industry
