Course summary

This course begins at Level 4 and is a natural progression route for students that have previously studied hair, beauty, media make-up, art and design or creative media at level 3. It has been created to provide you with a strong foundation of the necessary disciplines, skills and techniques to work in the performing arts industry (Film, TV and Theatre) in hair and make-up. Unlike more traditional and focused degree level study, this course has breadth and offers wider employment opportunities. The competitive field of performance often requires multi-skilled freelance artists that can work across different disciplines. On this Higher National Certificate, you will study core mandatory units as well as selected subject and industry specific units. Using experienced industry and expert educational staff, we aim to teach our graduates to not only have the technical skills but also ethical business knowledge, an ability to self-promote and the resilience to work in this ever-changing industry. You will study 8 modules, each of which attracts 15 credits to accumulate 120 credits at the end of the programme. Career Options include: The development and growth of the TV and Film sector in "Media City" in Salford, as well as content made in Greater Manchester has resulted in an increase in job opportunities in all disciplines. Theatre is booming and new musicals and shows are being regularly created. There are a wealth of touring productions in the UK and internationally with short term and long-term contracts available. The beauty and modelling industry continues to thrive with increased support from influencers and online content creators. Versatile and skilled freelance artists are regularly hired for a range of different commercial projects. Progression from this pathway can be include the HND at Level 5 and a top up degree in related Make-up Artistry courses at Level 6.Employment in industry or freelance. 1 year-12 Hours per week. For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website. Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.