The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-up is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level through a variety of techniques in the following units; media, special effects and camouflage make-up, how to apply ready-made small prosthetic pieces and bald caps, monitor and maintain health and safety, client care and communication, style and fit a postiche and how to apply the complex skill of airbrush make-up.

To further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following hairdressing and beauty units; create and cast small prosthetic pieces and bald caps, working in beauty related industries, face and body art, styling and dressing hair, fantasy hair design, production arts planning, apply individual permanent lashes, self tanning, eyelash and brow treatments, Mendhi skin decoration, 2D visual communication, cut women’s hair, creative hairdressing design skills, hair extension services, eyelash perming, ear piercing, hair removal using either wax, sugar or threading, facial skin care, instruction on make-up application, create an image using hair and beauty techniques, wig services, make style a hair addition or bridal hairstyling.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a professional make-up artist working with performers to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide hair and make-up services in the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries. It also provides a sound platform for further learning.