The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up is a technical level qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed theatrical media make-up artist working with performers to a high level of occupational ability, providing hair and make-up services in the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. The units of study are:
- Monitor Health and Safety
- Client Care and Consultation
- Fashion and Photographic Makeup
- Airbrush Makeup
- Camouflage Makeup
- Media Makeup
- Style and fitting Postiche
- Prosthetic Application
You can then choose from:
Option One
- Creating Prosthetics
- Fantasy Hair Design
Option Two
- Create an Image
- Face and Body Art Design
Option Three
- Eyelash and Brow Treatments
- Lash Perming
- Style and Dress Hair
Option Four
- Creating Prosthetics
- Apply Mendhi Skin Decoration
This course is completed over 20 days. The majority of this time will be spent gaining and learning practical techniques to carry out the treatments and applications in our studio/salon. There is also a theory content to ensure that you have the underpinning essential knowledge for each unit.
This is course which is completed in up to 20 days over an extended period of between 3 - 6 months, giving you time to carry out research and projects and to also practise the techniques learnt at home. The majority of this time will be spent gaining and learning practical techniques to carry out the treatments in salon working on real clients.
There is also a theory content to ensure that you have the underpinning essential knowledge for each unit. Home study is required to ensure that you meet the necessary criteria through our Online Classroom OlivElearn.
This Course is fully accredited by VTCT - Vocational Training Charitable Trust, is a Government-approved awarding organisation.
Requirements: You will need to attend a Salon Tunic and Trousers. You will also need at least two sets of professional makeup brushes and a selection of body and facepainting brushes.
Start Date: CONTACT US TO BOOK YOUR DATES
Times: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Duration : up to 20 days






















