Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Level 2 Diploma in Media Make -up is a visual and exciting course.
This course is is for those interested in a career as a Make-up Artist in TV, film,fashion,theatre and photography.
This course is a BTEC Level 2 diploma in performing and production arts industry skills with a make-up pathway and will give you the first steps into a career as a Make -up Artist by providing a wealth of industry experience as well as practical skills and theory and portfolio work.
Course units will likely be
- Cosmetic make –up
- Fashion and photographic make –up
- Fantasy hair and make-up
- Professional development plan
- Vintage hair and make –up
- Basic face and body art
- Basic Special Effect
Other industry experts 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 and dance shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, local theatres and other off-site activities to build further practical experiences.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Real Salon Environment
Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.
How You Will Be Assessed
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 Black professional uniform for all practical lessons, make-up, and hair secured neatly.
Course Progression
Students that have successfully completed the course may progress onto Level 3 subjects including BTEC Level 3 Media Make-up Artistry , Hairdressing, Beauty or Alternatively, you could find an Apprenticeship.
Where Your Course Can Take You
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 .
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Real Salon Environment
Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.
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