Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Makeup Course in Doncaster
CostCheck if you can do this free
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 Doncaster. Classes run at The White Rose School of Beauty Doncaster, daytime with flexible study. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. This theatrical, special effects and media make up qualification trains you to work as a make-up artist across theatre, film, fashion, and photographic industries. You'll develop skills in special effects, hair, and media make-up to a professional level. The course runs over 156 hours. Entry is via a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification and/or a skills test and interview.
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 performance work.
You'll create special effects make-up, including prosthetics and character looks.
You'll style and dress hair for media, theatre, and photographic contexts.
You'll develop media make-up skills for TV, film, and fashion shoots.
You'll work with performers and clients to deliver briefs to a professional standard.
You'll build knowledge of industry practices across theatre, performing arts, and fashion.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at The White Rose School of Beauty Doncaster. Assessment for the VTCT Level 3 Diploma combines practical observation of your skills, portfolio evidence of your work, and written or oral questioning. You'll be assessed on real make-up applications across a range of looks and techniques, demonstrating occupational competence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The White Rose School of Beauty Doncaster will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Make-up artist. Working in theatre, TV, film, or fashion.
Special effects make-up artist. Creating character and prosthetic looks for productions.
Media make-up artist. Working on photographic shoots and broadcast media.
Bridal and fashion make-up artist. Freelance work across events and editorial.
Hair and make-up artist. Combined roles in performing arts and entertainment.
Make-up artist on set. Supporting film and TV productions as a crew member.
What you could study next
Level 4 or higher specialist make-up qualifications, if you want to move into advanced prosthetics or special effects work.
A VTCT or City and Guilds Level 3 in Hairdressing, if you want to broaden your hair skills alongside make-up.
Short CPD courses in airbrush make-up, bald cap application, or wig dressing, which are valued in the industry for specialist roles.
