Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Makeup Course in Leeds – The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds
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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 Leeds. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds, daytime on a flexible schedule. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Entry is via a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification and/or a skills test and interview. This theatrical, special effects and media make up qualification covers hair and make-up services for theatre, film, fashion, and photographic work. The course runs to 156 hours in total.
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 develop make-up techniques for theatre, television, and film productions.
You'll apply special effects make-up, including prosthetics and ageing effects.
You'll create hair and make-up looks for fashion and photographic shoots.
You'll work with performers to deliver looks suited to their role and the production brief.
You'll learn to adapt your work across media, performing arts, and photographic industries.
You'll build the skills to work as an employed or self-employed make-up artist.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds. Assessment is based on demonstrated occupational ability, covering both practical performance and underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to deliver hair and make-up services to a professional standard across a range of contexts, including theatrical, media, and photographic settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Leeds will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Make-up artist: work in theatre, TV, or film productions
Special effects make-up artist: create prosthetics and character looks
Media make-up artist: work on photographic and fashion shoots
Bridal and fashion make-up artist: freelance or salon-based work
Hair and make-up supervisor: lead a team on set or in production
Self-employed make-up artist: build your own client base across industries
What you could study next
A Level 4 or higher qualification in make-up artistry or creative arts, for those looking to move into senior or supervisory roles.
A business or self-employment course, useful if you plan to work freelance as a make-up artist.
Specialist short courses in prosthetics, body painting, or period hair styling, to deepen your skills in a particular area of the industry.
