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Diploma of VTCT Level 3 in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-Up

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cardiff and Vale College campus

About the program

A one-year technical diploma in theatrical, special-effects and media make-up and hair.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key principles of VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical
  • Special Effects
  • Hair and Media Make-Up. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
  • assess evidence
  • and communicate project or study findings.

Career outcomes

  • Industry roles in hair and make-up for theatre
  • media and special effects
  • CAVC Level 4 programme

Curriculum

  • One-year technical qualification covering airbrush application
  • camouflage and media make-up
  • fashion and photographic styling
  • wig styling and applying prosthetics
  • with chances to work with real clients and performers. About 18 hours a week
  • salon fee 30 GBP and kit and uniform about 600 GBP.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • You’ll need: 4 GCSEs at grades A*–D
  • or a Level 1 Diploma with a Pass or higher Grade D or above in GCSE English or Welsh
  • or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 1 Communication Grade D or above in GCSE Maths
  • or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 1 Numeracy

Accepted academic background

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£9,430 GBP
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.