Beauty Therapy | VTCT Diploma in Hair & Makeup Artistry | Level 2

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What will you be working towards?

Alternative Title	VTCT LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTISTRY
Code	FE0054-1C
Qualification Type	GCSE or Equivalent
Qualification Level	Level 2
Course type	Full Time

Overview

This course is ideal if you are interested in a career as a make-up artist, providing hair and make-up services in media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. You will learn a variety of creative techniques, as well as communication and commercial skills which are highly valued by employers. This course is ideal if you are interested in a career as a makeup artist, providing hair and makeup services in media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. You will learn a variety of creative techniques, as well as communication and commercial skills, which are highly valued by employers.

Our expert tutors have links with employers and industry and you will benefit from practice in our on-site salon and excellent training facilities.

Details

Course units

Makeup application
Creating an image based on a theme
Body art design
Dressing and finishing hair
Colouring hair
Anatomy and physiology
Face and body art painting
Eyelash and brow treatments
Fashion and editorial make-up
Communication and commercial skills

Entry requirements

Start at Level 2 if you have at least three GCSEs at grade 3 (D/E) or above in English, maths and an art subject (or a portfolio of your creative work).

If you do not have these grades you can start on Level 1 Beauty or Level 1 Hairdressing. To optimise your chance of success, you will ideally have a Level 1 or 2 in beauty, hair or another relevant qualification.

In addition to the specified entry requirements, you may be required to undergo an assessment of your English skills to ensure you are at a sufficient level for your chosen course.

Your next steps...

What's next?

After Level 3, you could choose to develop your knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification, or a Level 2 or 3 in hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy.

Students who achieve this qualification are eligible to become members of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) or Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). As a specialist make-up artist, you could progress directly into a variety of employment contexts, including:

Professional make-up artistry settings working with performers
Theatre, film, print media, photographic studios
Beauty and hair salons
National health service
Product manufacturing and training

After Level 2, you can progress to:

FdA Theatre Arts (Make-up and Hair for Theatre and Media)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Theatrical, Media, Hair and Make-up
Level 2 / 3 Hairdressing
Level 2 / 3 Barbering
Level 2 / 3 Beauty therapy
Level 2 African Caribbean Hair

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Greater Brighton Metropolitan College

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Pelham Street, Brighton , East Sussex, BN1 4FA

Available dates

02/09/2021 to 01/07/2022
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
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