Level 3 Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Makeup Course in Harrogate
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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 Harrogate. Classes run at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate, daytime, with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Funding options are available and will be discussed at interview, so the cost will depend on your circumstances. The course covers hair and make-up services for theatre, film, fashion, and photographic work, building occupational-level skills for employed or self-employed roles. Entry is via a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification and/or a skills test and interview. 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 apply theatrical make-up for stage and performance settings.
You'll create special effects looks, including wounds, ageing, and character transformations.
You'll style and dress hair for media, theatre, and photographic productions.
You'll work with performers to deliver make-up and hair services to a professional standard.
You'll adapt your work to suit fashion, photographic, and performing arts briefs.
You'll develop the business skills needed to work as a self-employed make-up artist.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom at White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate. Assessment is a mix of practical demonstrations, observed performance, and portfolio work showing your skills across theatrical, special effects, and media make-up. You'll build a body of evidence throughout the course that reflects real working standards in the industry.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. White Rose School of Beauty Harrogate 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 and fashion shoots
Hair and make-up artist, supporting performers in live performance
Bridal and editorial make-up artist, working freelance or in salons
Self-employed make-up artist, building your own client base
What you could study next
Level 4 or higher specialist qualifications in prosthetics or advanced special effects make-up, for those wanting to deepen technical skills.
A degree or HND in Make-Up Artistry or Costume and Performance Design, offered by many UK universities and arts colleges, for those looking to move into senior creative roles.
Business and self-employment training, useful if you plan to build a freelance career as a make-up artist.
