Course code
Y630
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our specialist Hair and Media Make-up qualifications are for those who aspire to work towards becoming a professional Makeup and Hair Artist, working in a range of media make-up related industries.

We will help you develop skills and techniques to carry out professional treatments following strict industry standard health and safety requirements. The topics undertaken will develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence to ensure that you are fully equipped to enter the world of work or progress on to higher education.

The topics studied on this course are:

• Cutting and Styling for Performers

• Avant- Garde hair and make up

• Creative make up design for productions and industry demands

• Apply Prosthetic pieces and bald caps

• Special Effects Make up

• Create, dress and fit facial postiche

• Boy Art Competition

• Camouflage Make up

• Media Make up blogging

• Wig dressing, fitting and maintenance

How you will be assessed:

• One externally set and externally marked written theory exam (160 minutes)

• One externally set, internally marked and externally moderated synoptic practical assignment (360 minutes)

• Evidence of employer Involvement

There may be a cost for a uniform, text book and kit.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 3 Hair and Media Make-up: A Pass on the Level 2 Hair & Media Make Up Course.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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