VTCT Fashion and Media Make Up Artistry with Wigs (Adults) Level 2

In a nutshell

Make up artists devise and apply make up to convey a sense of drama whether it's in a film, theatre, photograph or music video. The complexity and type of design will vary depending on the production and character but good make up artists can execute a wide range of looks across genre and period.

Working as a make up artist, you'll find that there is no defined progression route. The freelance nature of the profession means that you may move between trainee make up assistant, make up artist, chief make up artist and designer roles depending on your experience.

This course is for you if...

...you're interested in becoming a make-up artist
...you have a special interest in theatre or film
...you’re creative and hardworking

What will I be doing?

As a make-up artist, you are responsible for applying makeup and styling hair for people appearing in films, television programmes, photo shoots or live events like concerts, plays or fashion shows. Hairdressing plays a big part of this course and the industry employs multi-talented individuals who are able to apply makeup and style hair in one shoot.

You'll learn basic hairdressing techniques and specific media make-up skills including:

• Make-up for stage
• Ageing for stage
• Special effects
• Work placement
• Wig making
• Basic hairdressing
• Using hair pieces
• Fashion make-up
• Photographic make-up
• Period make-up
• Face painting
• Body art design
• Nail art application

You’ll be assessed via practical and themed assignments, a portfolio of work and multiple-choice test questions. Upon completion, you’ll gain:

• Level 2 Hair and Media Make-up

What is expected of me?

To enter the course, you’ll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade D or above or an appropriate Level 1 Diploma qualification AND a creative flair or evidence of art work.

You’ll need to be self-motivated, hardworking, numerate and have a friendly personality.

You'll be based on campus and there will be one evening a week where you’ll be required to attend college until 6.00pm. Work related experience is a compulsory part of the course and includes work placements in theatre settings.

What comes next?

Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make Up, employment or further education.

Additional information

Dress code:

• Tunic with trousers and black sensible shoes must be worn in the salons
• Hair must be neatly tied back from the face and make-up worn for a professional image
• No visible piercings
• Only a wedding ring is allowed to be worn in the make-up room

You’ll be expected to purchase a uniform, makeup and hair kits and pay for trips as a condition of your place on the course. The cost is payable in two parts:

September - Make Up Kit 1 and Brushes - £251.00, Uniform - £45.00, Hairdressing Kit - £87.00

January - Make Up Kit 2 - £96.00

*All costs are subject to change.