Hair and Media Make up Level 2

Throughout this practical course, you’ll learn the art of applying specialised make-up, designing body art and creating complete character transformations, from conceptualisation to execution. Our state-of-the-art specialist hair and make-up studio provides the perfect environment to perfect your skills.

You’ll get to learn about the application of specialised make-up and artificial hair for different audiences, and create full character looks from make-up to hair and costume, by combining the different skills and techniques that you have picked up along the way.

Whether you’re aspiring to work behind the scenes of blockbuster films or in the vibrant world of theatre, this course lays the foundation for a rewarding career in the creative industry.

Industry-Standard Facilities

Train using professional-grade tools and environments that mirror real-world settings

Exclusive Industry Exposure

With specialist masterclasses and industry visits and trips

Experience an exciting Industry Week featuring live demonstrations from leading local employers and guest artists. Take part in exclusive in-house and national competitions, including the prestigious WorldSkills.

Enjoy inspiring trips to top industry events such as Hair and Beauty UK, Salon International, and Bodyworks. You’ll also benefit from specialist masterclasses in areas like film production make-up and advanced mortuary make-up techniques.

Competitive Edge

Showcase your talents in in-house and enter national competitions to enhance your portfolio and industry recognition

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.

Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

Career opportunities

Make-Up Artist for TV, Film, or Theatre: Apply your skills in various entertainment industries, creating looks for characters and performers

Camouflage Make-Up Specialist: Work with clients requiring specialised make-up applications for medical or cosmetic reasons

Session Stylist: Collaborate on fashion shoots, editorials, and live events

Media Make-Up Artist: Engage in projects across advertising, digital media and live performances

Further Education

Pursue higher education opportunities, such as a BA (Hons) in Special Effects Make-Up Design and Prosthetics to specialise further in the field.