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

In a nutshell

Do you have a passion for fashion, a keen interest in make-up and hair, and a love for theatre and film?

If you answered yes, Fashion and Media Make-Up Artistry with Wigs is the course for you!

Make-up artists devise and apply make up to convey a sense of drama whether it's in a film, theatre, photographs or music videos. 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.

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 love learning new make-up techniques and experimenting with new looks

... you’re creative and hardworking.

What will I be doing?

As a make-up artist, you're responsible for applying makeup and styling hair for people appearing in films, television programmes, photo shoots or live events like concerts, plays and 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.

During the course, 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 of the course, you’ll gain the Level 2 Diploma Hair and Media Make-up.

What is expected of me?

To enter the course, you’ll need a minimum of:

• Either 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?

Following completion of this course, you could progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical and Media Make Up, or go directly into employment or further education.

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.

Additional information

During your course, you'll need to adhere to our 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.