On successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to Level 3 Hair and Media Make-up or to another course in the department (Hair or Beauty) Level 2 or 3 (course requirements and interview depending) then onto university to study a media make-up or special effects make-up degree. You could also enter employment in theatres, TV studios, cosmetic counters and on cruise ships.

This course provides an excellent grounding for those wishing to build a career as a make-up artist. This course consists of both hair and make-up modules including: make-up applications, hair preparation services, dressing and finishing hair, face and body art painting. You will have the opportunity to complete work for various competitions locally and nationally which have seen previous students take home numerous awards for their amazing designs. You will gain work experience in either a hairdressing salon or as a make-up artist.

You will study a range of units including:

• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
• Apply make-up
• The art of photographic make-up
• The art of hair dressing
• Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
• Anatomy and physiology for make-up artists
• Total look for competition work
• Themed face painting
• Body art design
• Nail art application
• Eye treatments
• The art of colouring hair
• Client consultation for hair services
• Shampooing and Conditioning
• Plaiting and twisting hair

Cost: Free for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.