Theatrical, Special Effects & Media Make-up Artistry Advanced Diploma Level 3 : 2023 intake

Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.

This is a one-year course designed to give you a nationally recognised qualification in make-up – providing the knowledge, skills and understanding required to gain employment within the industry.

This course combines practical work with related theory in preparation for fashion, theatrical and TV make-up. You will develop skills including special effects and prosthetic making. This course will also develop your communication and personal skills, which are essential for this line of work.

Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.

Topics on your Study Programme will include:

• Camouflage Make-up
• Airbrush Make-up to the Face
• Fashion and Photographic Make-up
• Wig Work
• Creative Hair Design
• Media Make-up
• Application of prosthetics
• Health & Safety

You will also complete a 30 hour work placement

You will need to have already gained a qualification in Hair & Media Make-up Level 2, Beauty Therapy Level 2, Make-up Artistry Level 2 or Hairdressing Level 2.

You will be assessed through practical work and assignments.

After you have completed the programme, you could progress on to a Higher Education course at College or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4). Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk

Following further study you could work as a:

• Make-up Artist, earning up to £45,000 per year
• TV or Film Production Assistant, earning up to £30,000
• Media Researcher, earning up to £40,000

Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from:

• Inspiring trips and experiences
• Meetings with industry experts
• Visits to leading companies in your sector

As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing

Working with your Learning Development Mentor (LDM), Tutors and Careers Coaches, you’ll gain an insight and understanding of your sector, helping you to make important decisions about your future, whether that’s university or employment.

Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you’ll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your sector, giving you the qualifications and experience to progress!

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a theatre and dance studios; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You’ll also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time. If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a Bolton College student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:

• Thursday 20th October 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Tuesday 15th November 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 7th December 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 8th February 2023, 5pm-8pm

If you’d like to attend one of these events, register by visiting here

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.