Make-up and Hair artistry 

This module is all about taking your skills to the next level and developing the creative professional you want to become. You’ll build on everything you’ve already learned in hair, make-up and special effects, refining your technical abilities while discovering your own unique style and personal brand. Through industry-inspired briefs, research and self-directed projects, you’ll explore career pathways, develop professional problem-solving skills, and learn how to position yourself within the creative industries. You’ll also benefit from staff with real industry experience, including work on major productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Doctor Who, and Harry Potter. Their insights will help you understand the standards, expectations and opportunities within the industry. By the end of the module, you’ll have created professional development materials, a stronger portfolio, and a clear progression plan, preparing you for employment or further study while confidently developing your own creative identity and brand.

This module gives you the opportunity to design and deliver a large-scale creative project inspired by the film, theatre, or editorial industries. Building on the skills developed throughout your course, you will research, design, and create a series of historically inspired hair, wig, make-up and special effects looks that showcase your creativity and technical ability. You will explore different historical eras, using research into culture, fashion, and industry practice to inform your designs. Through experimentation and development, you’ll refine your techniques in areas such as hair and wig styling, make-up artistry, and special effects, creating professional-quality outcomes that reflect industry standards. A key part of the module focuses on bringing your work to life through a live exhibition experience. You will design engaging visual displays, present your creative process, and share your work with an audience through demonstrations and interactive elements. This allows you to develop valuable presentation, communication, and professional skills while showcasing your work in an exciting and dynamic way. Throughout the module, you’ll learn how to plan and manage a creative project from concept to completion, developing research, design, and organisational skills that are essential within the creative industries. By the end of the module, you will have produced a high-quality creative project and portfolio materials that demonstrate your ability to combine research, creativity, and advanced technical skills, helping you prepare for employment or further study in the hair and make-up industry.