Media Make-up - Level 2 (Diploma)

Course content includes:

• The art of colouring hair
• The art of dressing hair
• Body and face painting
• Working in the make up industry
• Anatomy and physiology
• Research, develop and showcase designs
• Hair artistry
• Creative makeup artistry
• Health and safety
• The art of applying makeup
• Photographic makeup including Vintage
• Plaiting and twisting
• Create an image-based theme

You will need:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above, preferably including English and a creative based subject.

Or:

• A level 1 qualification in hairdressing and/or beauty therapy

Or:

• A Level 2 Principal Learning Diploma

Applications from mature students without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they demonstrate sufficient interest in the subject.

You will be required to successfully pass an interview with a demonstration of enthusiasm and commitment towards the subject area and bring examples of craft and art work.

Individual cases will be considered on their own merits

Full-time courses at the college are generally 3-4 days per week (you may be in an extra day if you are resitting English and/or Maths). All students are expected to complete study hours in the Learning Resource Centre and at least 30 hours work experience on top of their college hours.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:

• Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up - Level 3 (King's Lynn)

* Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up (Level 2)

How is my course assessed?

Subjects are studied and monitored by a process of continuous assessment and in-course testing projects and assignments.