Advanced Principles in Media Makeup (Top-up)

Newcastle College University Centre
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyFilm studiesFashion, textiles, and jewelleryProduct design

About this course

This new Honours Degree (Top-up) course is unique within the Northeast and will allow students to build on knowledge gained from Foundation Degree or other Level 5 study. Students will be encouraged to develop further their skills-set in the fields of Media and Theatrical Makeup as well as Reconstructive Practices. In Wig Making and Barbering for Continuity, which are highly sought- after within the film and theatre industry. Wig making will provide wider opportunities for those seeking employment in theatrical settings as well as additional skills if the focus is helping those who have been affected by hair loss. Within the Advanced Prosthetics module students will focus on advanced sculpting skills as well creation of full-face prosthetics, a lucrative and increasingly sought-after-skill. Scar management practices will focus on scar camouflage and management and will enrich existing skills in the art of Semi-permanent Makeup thereby improving graduate employability. As part of our work ready guarantee, the course is supported by industry specialists and practitioners, working alongside brands such as Kryolan and Finishing Touches, as well as guest speakers from the industry that will provide valuable knowledge on how to make relevant connections and networking opportunities within business. The course is for those holding Foundation Degree or other Level 5 study that includes the practical components of semi-permanent makeup. Once you graduate, you may decide to study for a PGCE if you wish to progress into teaching. You may also decide to set up your own business or seek employment as a practitioner.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1253 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
2229 Therapy professionals
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Film studies, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Product design