As the TV and film industries continue to expand in the North East region, the demand for skilled professionals in hair and media makeup is reaching new heights.
This course is designed to equip aspiring makeup artists and hairstylists with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic and growing industry.
Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory with practical application, students will learn the latest techniques, trends, and tools used in the field of hair and media makeup.
Course Objectives:
Here’s what you’ll learn in our hair and media makeup programme:
Four GCSE grades at 4 or above or a Level 1 in Beauty Therapy.
Plus an informal interview with a member of our teaching team and a practical skills test.
Throughout the course, we’ll monitor your progress and provide constructive feedback to help you to improve where needed.
We’ll measure your skills and knowledge against nationally recognised standards specific to the beauty sector.
We assess you in a range of ways including practical tasks in our salon Botanica, projects from which you’ll create a portfolio of evidence written coursework and assignments and one end of year exam.
Final assessments will be carried out by an external representitive from the awarding body.
All courses are delivered by highly skilled and experienced teaching staff who design their sessions to accomodate all styles and abilities of students where possible.
Our network of employer partners and professional brands includes:
Working with these employers means you learn the most up to date techniques and we’re able to source brilliant work experience opportunities.
All practical sessions are taught in our on site commercial salon Botanica which houses two hairdressing salons, a beauty suite, barbering space, nail bars and dedicated make-up suite.
You’ll use a professional make-up kit to work on paying customers and fellow students.
Check out how we are embedding sustainability throughout our hair and beauty courses:
After the course you can progress onto our Level 3 in Media Make-up Artistry, secure an apprenticeship or step into employment.
Fast track to an apprenticeship
You can start on this programme and fast track to an apprenticeship once you’re ready and a vacancy becomes available.
Sign up to our apprenticeship alerts and we’ll keep you up to date with all the latest vacancies.
Plus our team will help you with your CV or application and help you prepare for interview.
You’ll need to buy a uniform and a professional kit.
We’ll let you know the prices during the application process and help you to source these items through our preferred suppliers, ensuring you get the best value for money.
Funding support is also available to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Ask us for more information at out enrolment events.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.