Turn your
creativity into a career! Designed for aspiring make-up artists, this practical
course introduces the skills, techniques and industry knowledge needed to
create professional looks for fashion, media, photography and special
occasions. You'll learn in a realistic working salon and studio
environments, build an impressive portfolio and develop the
confidence to progress or begin your journey into the exciting
hair, beauty and creative industries.
What
you’ll learn
This highly
practical course combines hands-on workshops, demonstrations and
industry-inspired projects to help you develop the skills needed for a career
in media make-up. You'll learn how to create a wide range of looks
while developing the confidence to work with clients and collaborate as part of
a creative team.
You’ll study
topics including:
- Health, safety and
hygiene practices
- Client consultation and
communication skills
- Skin preparation and skincare
routines
- Day, evening and
special occasion make-up
- Fashion and photographic make-up
techniques
- Basic special effects
make-up
- Colour theory and product
knowledge
- Portfolio development and
professional practice
Alongside
your technical skills, you'll develop creativity, teamwork,
time management and professional behaviours valued by employers. By
the end of the course, you'll have a
portfolio showcasing your abilities and supporting progression to
Level 3 study or employment opportunities.
Highlights
You’ll get
the chance to take part in external events such as:
- Work on live briefs and
industry-inspired creative projects
- Opportunities to take part in
photoshoots and collaborative productions
- Trips and visits to support
real-world learning and industry exposure
- Guest speakers from the
hair, beauty and media industries
- Learn from tutors with
professional experience in TV, film and creative media
- Build links between
hairdressing, media make-up and wider creative industries
- Develop strong employability
skills and a professional portfolio
Assessment
Assessment
is through a combination of practical observations, portfolio-building,
written assignments and online tests. You
will demonstrate your skills in realistic working environments,
completing set tasks and projects to meet City & Guilds standards.
Anything
else?
You’ll be
expected to source your own models for mock assessments and final exams to
encourage working on lots of different faces in readiness for industry.
At
Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths
skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For
this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or
above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their
course.
You’ll also
develop additional employability and work-based skills through our Which Three
Skills programme. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate good interpersonal
skills, enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to communicate effectively.
Uniform
and Kit:
We strongly
recommend that you do not purchase kit until you have been officially enrolled
and received confirmation of this, all enrolments are subject to the conditions
of your offer previously communicated to you.
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If you
require financial assistance please contact our Student Services team by
calling 0345 155 2020 (option 4) or email info@gloscol.ac.uk
