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Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Makeup – Level 3

Level 3 Diploma

Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Makeup – Level 3

Level 3 Diploma

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Theatrical, Special Effect, Hair & Media Make-Up - Level 3 Diploma SFY-TMMU3D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (1 year)

Examination board
Vocational Training Charitable Trust

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Overview

On this course you will study a wide range of makeup application skills and techniques, you will also learn how to style and dress hair and wigs. You will take part in a range of exciting work experience placements which will build on your portfolio and build connections with employers. We also support our students to enter WorldSkills UK competitions each year, where you can showcase your creative skills and technical expertise.

To be able to study this course you will need either: Level 2 Hairdressing + English or Maths at grade 4Level 2 Beauty + English or Maths at grade 4 Level 2 Media Make-Up & Artistry + English or Maths at grade 4or achieved a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 4-9, which must include Science and either English Language or Mathematics. In addition, artistic flair would be beneficial. 

On this course, you will study:– Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon– Client care and communication in beauty-related industries– Apply airbrush makeup to the face– Camouflage makeup– Media makeup– Fashion and photographic makeup– Style and fit Postiche– Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps– Apply eyelash and brow treatments– Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques

You will be taught by a small team of specialist lecturers who have an art or an industry-related background. We use a variety of teaching and learning approaches including lectures, workshops, presentations, demonstrations and group discussions. HSDC South Downs has an excellent Learning Hub (library), superb IT facilities and an online Google Classroom, on which you will be able to access a wide range of resources to help you succeed. This facility will be available for you to use at home too.Our practical working areas are fully equipped, allowing you to learn advanced hairdressing and makeup application skills using a range of professional products and equipment. In addition to your practical lessons, there will be theory classes and revision classes for your exams and building your picture portfolios. You will be required to participate in two weeks of work experience whilst studying on this course.

There are two online exams, seven practical assessments and two final practical assessments known as a ‘synoptic’, which will cover all that you have achieved in your practical assessments. There is also one picture portfolio and 120 hours of work experience.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include trips to enhance your learning and experience of industry. All of these costs will be explained at interview and students in receipt of financial assistance will be supported with these costs.

On successful completion of this course, students could progress to working in industry or become self-employed as a qualified makeup artist, progress to Higher Education or apply for our Beauty or Hairdressing courses to expand their skill set.

As part of this course, you will be expected to take part in a considerable amount of work experience. You can expect to be involved in Theatre productions, SImex, (the emergency response unit where you will create moulage), Seastout (creating moulage for the forensic teams), fashion shows for the Hospice, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard the Victorian Christmas event in Portsmouth, to name but a few. We are regularly contacted with requests for help at new and exciting venues. You will need to be prepared to work some evenings and weekends when carrying out your work experience placements. All lecturers on the course have a wealth of experience within the industry and through demonstrations, presentations and workshops, we will ensure that you are introduced to the skills you need to pass your qualification and progress to your next steps in your career.

The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

The teaching has been really good, I’ve loved all of my teachers, they’ve all been really nice and supportive.

Jodie Hook