Foundation Degree in Hair Design and Make up for Theatre, TV and Film

Campus: Bridgend 

Length of Course: 2 years

Days & Times: 3 days per week plus industry placements

Course Description: This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in working behind the scenes within the theatre, TV or film industry. Students will gain skills in a range of practical techniques and will have the opportunity to build specialist hair or beauty skills already gained within previous qualifications. Students will be required to work on TV, film and theatrical productions in order to apply skills learnt in practice.   

     

Modules:

Year one

  • Introduction to make up design
  • Dressing and styling hair
  • Dressing wigs
  • Hair and make-up continuity
  • Live project
  • Study skills
  • Special make-up effects

Year two

  • Advanced dressing and styling of hair
  • Advanced make-up and prosthetics
  • Live project
  • Study skills
  • Period hair and make-up   

                

Entry requirements: Level 3 qualification or A level, national diploma, certificate, level 3 diploma in hair and beauty or Industry experience may be considered in the place of formal qualifications

 

Progression & Career Opportunities: Students can progress onto a top up BA hons degree with a partner university or can go straight into employment with a salon, theatre or TV. Alternatively students can freelance and set up their own business