Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Makeup Course in Derby
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Duration156 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact The White Rose School of Beauty and Complementary Therapies for more info.
Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make Up Course in Derby. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby, daytime, with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry onto this theatrical, special effects and media make up qualification is typically via a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification, or through a skills test and interview. The course runs to 156 hours and prepares you to work as a make-up artist across theatre, media, fashion and photographic industries.
Who this course is for
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up is a occupational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed theatrical media make-up artist working with performers to a high level of occupational ability, providing hair and make-up services in the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. This qualification is one of two VTCT qualifications in theatrical hair and media make up. This qualification is larger than the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up studies. Whilst both qualifications qualify learners to become professional Media make-up artist, this qualification requires learners to achieve more units and to develop a greater breadth of technical skills. Hence, this qualification is more suitable for learners who wish to focus the majority of their Study Programme on hair and media make-up. In contract, the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and make-up studies is more suited to learners who wish to undertake a Level 3 Technical level qualification alongside other smaller qualifications.
Entry requirements
Entry onto this qualification can be via previous attainment of a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification and/or a successful skills test and interview
What you will learn
You'll apply theatrical make-up techniques for stage and live performance.
You'll create special effects looks including ageing, wounds and prosthetics.
You'll style and dress hair for media, theatre and photographic productions.
You'll work with performers to deliver hair and make-up for screen and print.
You'll adapt your work to suit different industry briefs, from fashion to performing arts.
You'll manage your time and materials to meet professional production deadlines.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at The White Rose School of Beauty Derby. Assessment is through observed practical work, where you demonstrate your skills to the required occupational standard. You may also complete written or knowledge-based tasks as part of the VTCT Level 3 Diploma requirements. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Make-up artist, working in theatre, TV or film productions.
Special effects make-up artist, creating prosthetics and character looks.
Media make-up artist, working on photographic shoots and advertising.
Fashion make-up artist, supporting runway and editorial work.
Hair and make-up artist, covering both disciplines on set or stage.
Freelance make-up artist, building a self-employed client base.
What you could study next
Level 4 or higher qualifications in make-up artistry or prosthetics, for those wanting to specialise further in special effects or advanced media work.
A teaching qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to pass on your skills in a college or training setting.
Business and self-employment courses, useful if you plan to build a freelance career as a make-up artist.
