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Free Level 3 Fashion, Theatre and Media Makeup Course in Wigan

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Fashion, Theatre and Media Make Up Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This is a level 3 fashion, theatre and media make up qualification that develops your skills as a professional make-up artist working with performers. You'll build the occupational ability to provide hair and make-up services across the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. Entry requires a Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Level 2 in Media Make-Up.

Who this course is for

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a professional make-up artist working with performers to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide hair and make-up services in the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries.

Entry requirements

Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Level 2 in Media make up

What you will learn

  • You'll develop professional make-up techniques for theatre and live performance.
  • You'll learn hair and make-up skills for media and photographic work.
  • You'll practise fashion and editorial make-up for industry-standard shoots.
  • You'll apply make-up for performing arts contexts, including stage and screen.
  • You'll work to a high level of occupational ability as a make-up artist.
  • You'll understand how to work with performers and production teams professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wigan and Leigh College, combining practical skills work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through practical demonstrations, portfolio evidence, and written assignments. You'll build a body of work that shows your ability to deliver hair and make-up services across different industry contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Make-up artist. Working with performers in theatre or on set.
  • Theatre make-up artist. Applying hair and make-up for stage productions.
  • Media make-up artist. Working on TV, film, or photographic productions.
  • Fashion make-up artist. Supporting editorial shoots and fashion shows.
  • Photographic make-up artist. Preparing subjects for professional photography.
  • Performing arts make-up technician. Supporting dance, opera, and live events.
  • Bridal and special-occasion make-up artist. Working freelance or in a salon.

What you could study next

A Level 4 or higher qualification in Make-Up Artistry or Creative Arts can deepen your specialist skills. Some make-up artists go on to study a Foundation Degree or BA in Hair and Make-Up Design, which opens doors to senior roles in film, TV, and theatre production. A business or self-employment course can also help if you plan to work freelance.

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