Theatrical Makeup
North Kent College - Kent
01322629400
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JT
Course summary

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the makeup industry. These skills include carrying out services such as applying make-up and creative make-up artistry. Following successful completion of this qualification you will be qualified to work in a number of employment destinations such as; photographic studios, department stores, make-up stores, or salons. You will also be equipped to work as a freelance Makeup artist. You will be taught by experienced vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the Hair and Media Make-up Industry and they therefore have a wide and current experience of the industry's needs and trends. Students are expected to dedicate time to home study to develop and deepen the core underpinning knowledge, promoting long-term memory. You will study the following content: - Principles of Working in the Makeup Industry - Anatomy and Physiology for Makeup Artists - Principles of researching, planning, and showcasing designs - The art of applying makeup - Hair Artistry - Creative make-up artistry Your initial training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving hair and media makeup techniques from varies eras and designs. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional manner at all times, within our teaching and learning environments developing employability skills. Uniforms and equipment will need to be purchased (refer to course costs) You will wear a uniform at all times and are required to bring all equipment with you for each salon session.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of a Grade 4 in English and Maths or Science and other GCSEs at grade 3 and above. Alternatively a previous achievement of a Level 1 qualification in Beauty. Your enrolment is subject to a successful interview, positive references/school report evidencing excellent attendance, behavior, and attitude and successful completion of 3 taster sessions to include assessment of your underpinning knowledge and technical ability.

How you'll be assessed

To achieve the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry candidates must successfully complete both mandatory assessment components. - One externally set, internally marked, externally moderated practical synoptic assignment. The assignment requires candidates to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area. Candidates will be judged against the assessment objectives. - One externally set, externally marked written test. The exam is designed to assess the candidate’s depth and breadth of understanding across content in the qualification at the end of the period of learning, using a range of question types, and will be sat under invigilated examination conditions. In addition, candidates must achieve the mandatory employer involvement requirement for this qualification before they can be awarded a qualification grade

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JT