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Theatrical Hair and Media Make up at University Centre Rotherham - UCAS

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University Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

12Feb
University Centre Rotherham Open Event
Undergraduate
25Jun
University Centre Rotherham Open Event
Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Overview This course delivers a higher level of study for those who are looking for a career within the field of specialist make-up. The course will offer you the technical skills needed to work within specialised media make-up at an advanced level. Throughout your time on the course you will perform a variety of hair, make-up and character styles on your peers, models and actors. You will also develop a portfolio to showcase your professional skills. Modules Covered Year 1

  • Creative Postiche
  • Current Trends in Film Hair and Media Make-up
  • Mask Design and Construction
  • Photographic Materials, Techniques and Processes
  • Understanding the Industry of Media Hair and Make-up
  • Work-based Experience
Year 2
  • Casualty Simulation
  • Costume Design
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Special FX Prosthetics with Character Make-up
  • TV and Film Hair and Media Make-up
  • Wig Making and Design
Why Study With Us? You will have many opportunities to take part in commercial work, creating characters on theatre productions, designing high-end fashion make-up for fashion shows and working with medical professionals to create casualty effects. Former students have previously taken part in Europe’s largest disaster simulation in London. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and professional products from companies such as Illamasqua, Mistair and Kryolan. Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of these courses you could go into the TV and film industry, theatre, make-up consultancy or self-employment. Entry Requirements
  • A relevant Level 3 qualification
  • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
  • You will be also be required to successfully complete an interview with a course tutor
  • You must be flexible and able to commit to evening and weekend activities on location
  • You will be expected to purchase a uniform and kit and pay for educational visits

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
TFMM
Institution code:
R52
Campus name:
University Centre Rotherham (UCR)
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6900 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6900 Year 1
Scotland £6900 Year 1
Wales £6900 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Theatrical Hair and Media Make up at University Centre Rotherham - UCAS