Make Up for Media, Film & TV

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Prepare for a career in the industry with BCE’s leading courses in Make Up for Media, Film and TV

Develop your understanding of the cosmetics industry and further your skills in both theatrical and media makeup disciplines. Learn from experts and use industry-standard equipment and resources, discovering the art of makeup for film, TV and photography, or take centre-stage as the artistic lead on a theatrical production.

BCE Make Up for Media, Film and TV students study under industry experts to provide makeup for performances and productions

Level 3 students will gain insight, theory and practical skills to develop an industry-ready portfolio to embark on further study or a career in the industry

Our Make Up for Media, Film and TV courses will secure you the necessary UCAS points to progress to University and study at a number of prestigious institutions or help you prepare for a career in the industry

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Level 3 Make Up for Media, Film and TV

Level 3 Make Up for Media, Film and TV Makeup Duration: 2 Years

This Level 3 diploma will introduce you to the basics of makeup application with a view to exploring different techniques needed in film and media and a chance to develop your own artistic abilities. It is for those who would like to pursue a career in the makeup industry. It is for individuals who like working collaboratively with other creatives from the fashion and media sectors. This course includes workshops with makeup artists, learning top tips from industry experts and a chance to do further workshops with makeup artists with varied skill sets. You will learn:

  • Media makeup, photographic makeup and have the chance to collaborate with media and fashion students
  • Beauty fashion catwalk / Euphoria inspired looks
  • Old Hollywood / learning the history of makeup
  • Cuts and bruises / horror / workshops on prosthetics / cosplay inspired
  • Drag / false eyelash applications
  • Carnival makeup / Pride parade
Qualification: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practices 
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Entry Requirements Level 3: 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English (or equivalent)
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All of our courses are free for 16-18 year olds and 19-23 if the funding criteria is met. To discuss this further, email: recruitment@bigcreative.education

“I would describe BCE as energetic, supportive and inspiring. If you see yourself having a successful career within the creative industry then BCE is the college for you.”.

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Why study with us?

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Learn from the best Professional tutors with extensive industry experience will teach you everything you need to know
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Develop your skills Equip yourself with the skills needed for in-demand jobs in the industry, working to real-world briefs
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State-of-the-Art The most up to date industry-standard equipment allows your ability to shine
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Proven success Many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities

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Vocational success rate for Academy learners

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of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University

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of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy

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Ofsted Report

Big Creative Training Limited (BCT) is an independent training provider based in Walthamstow. BCT opened in 2000 and offers creative industries programmes for 16 to 19, apprenticeships, adult courses and alternative provision. BCT is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas.

Big Creative Academy (BCA) is a 16 to 19 academy based in Walthamstow. The academy opened in September 2014 and offers study programmes for students aged 16 to 19 in subjects to prepare them primarily for further study or employment in the creative industries. BCA is rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted

Teachers have very good subject knowledge and industrial experience, as well as strong commercial links with practitioners and employers; they use these effectively to help inspire students and provide a strongly vocational context to their development.

All staff work closely with students to help them overcome any barriers to learning, to assure their health and welfare, to maintain good behaviour and a positive work ethic; as a result, students feel safe and are able to achieve their potential.

To discuss course options with us,

email: recruitment@bigcreative.education or phone: 020 8498 3300

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