This one-year top-up course has been designed to equip students with the knowledge, application, confidence, adaptability and motivation to enter the makeup industry.

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Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Students with an appropriate HND who wish to obtain an honours degree. The course is a progression from HND in Specialist Makeup, but students with alternative qualifications may be considered. The course encourages you to develop your practical and technical skills further in order to widen your conceptual understanding and enhance your professional training.

Entry Requirements

You should usually have an HND in Specialist Makeup or a relevant subject with a merit profile. You will also need a portfolio of your work demonstrating your expertise; competency in the English language (minimum IELTS score of 6 for international students); the capacity for in-depth research, critical reflection and independent study; intellectual skills and theoretical knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural issues; self-motivation and a willingness to participate in evaluation activities.

There will also be a makeup skills trade test as part of your interview.

About the course

You will be trained in our makeup studios by active industry professionals who will help you to develop your creative skills. The course includes a mix of research, professional and institutional practice, cultural studies and practical work. It synthesises skills from many disciplines: research, design, visualisation, body adornment and prosthetics, theatre makeup and wig dressing. You will be encouraged to focus on the creative development of concepts and throughout the year you will work towards a portfolio of work that showcases your skills.

Teaching and learning is through a combination of lectures, seminars, student presentations, one-to-one studio teaching, studio critiques, individual and group tutorials and self directed study.

You must successfully complete the following 5 modules to achieve your final award:

• Professional review
• Contextual studies for design
• Technical processes for theatre and camera
• Visualisation
• Negotiated final major project.

Additional Opportunities

You will have opportunities to lead our Artistic Licence Team at promotional events such as London Fashion Week, The Clothes Show London and the IMATS trade show. You will work on a variety of live projects, enter competitions and exhibit your work at the end of year show, which is visited by industry professionals.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment activities provide an opportunity for you to evidence your ideas, skills and achievement in a variety of ways including written and practical activity.

Where next?

On completing the course you will have the knowledge and skills to work in the makeup industry or enter a related field of employment as a freelance makeup artist.

How to apply?

Please apply via UCAS.com. Alternatively, please complete our online application form. We will then contact you to make sure you are suitable for the course and help you to apply via UCAS. Please call 020 8326 2032 for further advice.