Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up

Do you want a job as a make-up artist in theatre, fashion, film, or TV? Maybe you want to work in a photographic studio or on a make-up counter, or run your own hair and make-up business? This City & Guilds technical certificate in make-up artistry will be a great way to get you there. Studying here at City College Plymouth, you’ll learn about client care and communication, how to apply make-up, hair artistry and how to best showcase designs.

The course covers:

• client care and communication
• how to apply make-up
• creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
• creative make-up artistry for show purposes
• body art design.

You will be required to have achieved at least four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, have a level 2 hair and beauty qualification, or prior knowledge of working in a salon environment.

You will be assessed by an end of year online theory exam and a practical exam.

Upon successful completion you may progress to a level 4 beauty course at the College.