GET INTO MAKE-UP

Intro to the course:

This 14 week course will give you skills and knowledge to start your Make-up career. You'll be taught in purpose-built  salons  by industry-experienced staff. You will develop practical skills in make-up applications and skin care.  This course will prepare you for progression to study Level 6 Creative Make-up within the same academic year.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a career in make-up. It will suit school leavers or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.

What will I study?

You will develop a broad range of skills in:  Contemporary Make-up applications, Bridal and Evening Make-up, Creative, Current Make-up trends, Developing Make-up skills , Competition Technical Skills and Hairstyling: An Introduction. You will also advance you ICT and Meta skills.

Next step course options

This course will prepare you for progression to study Level 6 Creative Make-up within the same academic year.

Progression to HN courses

How will I be assessed?

Practical assessments under observation, digital portfolio of evidence 

Why should I choose this course?

This course is ideal for those planning to work within the highly creative make-up industry. The industry needs skilled staff. This introductory course will give you the skills and techniques needed for entry on to a higher-level course. You'll be taught by people with high-end experience. 

Where can this course lead?

• Make-up assistant
• Make-up trainee for film and TV
• Self- employed Make-up technician

What are the entry requirements?

Completion of one of the following

• Intro to Hair and Make-up level 4
• Gradu8 Make-up Artistry
• relevant industry experience 
• Two National 4/equivalent qualifications 
• Enthusiasm for the Make-up industry
• Successful interview 

What are the interview arrangements?

Applicants will be invited for a group interview on college campus by the lecturing team.

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for short full time is £1008

This course is eligible for Bursary.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your Bursary application, you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

You will be taught by a team of industry experts with a wealth of experience in all aspects of make-up, hairstyling and special effects

Full time course: This course will run 17 hours per week for 14 weeks