Make-Up for Media and Performance

Course overview

Spectacular make-up and dramatic special effects can transform a production. This course gives you the skills needed to play a key creative role in performance, fashion, film and television. The make-up artist is an important member of any production team and you’ll work with students studying acting, film production, costume and fashion to create ‘live’ collaborative projects.

The course includes make-up and hair design for historical and contemporary drama, special effects and prosthetic make-up for film and television, and make up and wig work for performance including ballet, opera, music and dance. You’ll also learn skills in make-up styling for fashion and photography shoots. Over 3 years you’ll develop the skills needed to be a creative and dedicated professional in the performance industries. *subject to validation