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Level 3 - Theatrical- Special Effects and Media Makeup (VRQ) - Study Programme
Rotherham College
Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG
Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Rotherham College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
This is a course for those wishing to pursue a career in the make-up
industry and work on location with groups of people including models and
performers within the hair, media, theatre, fashion and photographic industries.
Bespoke courses may be designed to meet individual needs.
You will develop practical skills in make-up, hair and body art and gain valuable work experience on location assisting with theatre productions, fashion shows and much more.
Course Details
You will study a range of topics including:
- Designing and Creating Images for Fashion/Photography Shoots and Shows
- Airbrush Make-up, Face and Body Art and Cosmetic Camouflage
- Application of prosthetic pieces and special effects techniques
- Creative Hairdressing Design Skills
- Anatomy, Physiology and Cosmetic Science
- Create and cast prosthetics and bald caps
- Ageing and character make up
- Wig design and making
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Your course assessments may include practical and theoretical assessments.
Your next steps...
- Fd in Theatrical Hair and Media Make up
- BA (Hons) in Theatrical Hair Media Makeup at Rotherham College, or other related course at another university
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