Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
Summary
This course is for those interested in a career within the beauty related industries. This course will give you the first steps into the career of a make-up artist by providing a wealth of industry experience as well as theory, practical skills and techniques. Students use the MAC range of cosmetics and Crown make-up brushes and all of our tutors are highly qualified with excellent industry experience and all work hard to ensure you benefit from this wealth of knowledge.
Course units will likely be:
- Principles of working in the make-up industry
- Anatomy and physiology for make-up artists
- Principles of researching, developing and showcasing designs
- The art of applying make-up
- Hair artistry
- Creative make-up artistry
We work with internationally recognised make-up artists such as Louise Young who provides tutorials and make-up lessons. Other industry experts such as Paintopia, an international body painting festival, regularly come in and offer their expertise on new techniques and products as well as on industry experience.
You will have opportunities to participate in college events such as fashion shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, hair and beauty shows and other off-site activities to build further practical experience.
Why our college?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.
Learning Outcomes
- Principles of working in the make-up industry: a theory unit
- Anatomy and physiology for make-up artists : a theory unit
- Principles of researching, developing and showcasing designs:a theory unit
- The art of applying make-up :a practical and theory unit covering day, evening and special occasion make up
- Hair Artistry- a practical and theory unit covering styling.
- Creative make up: a practical unit covering painting the face, arms & legs.
Assessment
The course is assessed via a practical and a theoretical assessment which will draw knowledge from the mandatory content of the qualification
Please note that personal appearance is an extremely important part of this course as we follow the awarding body guidelines and are preparing students for a very demanding industry.
Students must be in full uniform for all practical lessons, make-up, and hair secured, with short, unvarnished nails. Only studs earrings to be worn, no hoops. Nail extensions are not allowed. Students are also advised that visible tattoos will severely restrict their job opportunities in the beauty industry.
Progression
Students that have successfully completed the course may progress onto Level 3 subjects including Hairdressing, Beauty or Hair and Media Make Up Artistry. Alternatively, you could find an Apprenticeship.
Career Progression
The Hair and Beauty industry is a vibrant, dynamic and creative sector offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. This sector alone employs nearly a quarter of a million people, and it is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy.
As a make-up artist you would apply make-up and style hair for anyone appearing in front of a camera or a live audience. You could work in film, television, photographic sessions or fashion shows. You could either find a trainee position, an Apprenticeship or set up as self-employed.
For further information check the National Careers Service website for: Make Up Artist job profile, Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA)
Fees
If you are a UK or home- fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. In addition to this there may be costs for equipment, uniform and trips.
Please check our Finance pages for information on financial support, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop .
Where Next?
Why our college?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
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