Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up – Level 2
This City & Guilds qualification equips you with a broad understanding of the industry as well as the creative skills you need to work in this glamorous but demanding sector. It could lead to a career styling models for photo-shoots or as a make-up artist for film and television.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This City & Guilds qualification equips you with a broad understanding of the industry as well as the creative skills you need to work in this glamorous but demanding sector. It could lead to a career styling models for photo-shoots or as a make-up artist for film and television.
Entry Requirements
You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. You will need:
- a minimum of five GCSEs at grade D or above including English at grade 4 or above, Maths at grade 3 or above and Science.
You will have an interview and initial assessment in maths and English and will attend a taster session. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment. If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study.
What will you learn?
You will study:
- Working in beauty-related industries
- Following health and safety in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Applying make-up
- Providing eyelash and brow treatments
- The art of photographic make-up
- Body art design
- Applying skin tanning techniques
- Creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty industry
- The art of colouring hair
- The art of dressing hair
- Making and styling a hair addition
- Cutting women’s hair
There is a range of optional units to select from, with guidance from our Beauty team.
You will also develop your skills in maths and English, which will support your main programme of study, help your future progression and enhance your life skills.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
A kit and uniform are required. Details will be available from the curriculum team during your interview.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed through a range of methods including practical observation, written tests, assignments and preparing a portfolio of evidence. Maths and English will be assessed through a controlled assessment or final exam.
Where next?
Further study
You can progress to a Level 3 Diploma covering theatrical, special effects, hair and media make-up – a course on which you will also continue to develop your skills in maths and English.
Careers
You can go on to work as a make-up artist for the film and TV industry or as a stylist for the fashion industry.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
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Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
£26625
Beauticians and Related Occupations
£15376
Hairdressers and Barbers
£15941
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:48 pm
