Anatomy And Its Visual Representation

Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic and its correlation to form with underpinning knowledge of anatomy. You will be introduced to anatomy, physiology and life drawing within the context of make-up. You will be taught how to visualise your ideas from concept to actual work on the body through relevant research skills, sculpting, drawing and special make-up techniques. The knowledge and skills learnt in this unit are fundamental to the make-up artist and will present you with the opportunity to understand how the human body can be both subject and object of the creative focus. There is a strong focus on sculpting, drawing and painting the body. And a practical special effects workshop activity, where continuous practice will enable you to hone the foundational skills of a make-up practitioner.  

Period Make-Up And Hair

This unit focuses on make-up for stage and screen.
You will undertake visual and textual research into the historical, cultural and technical contexts of hair styling and make-up.
There will be a dual focus, one on recreating hair and make-up styling based on representations of historical context and two on developing knowledge and understanding of how to create visualisations for the stage and the screen.
On this unit you will develop both your analytical and technical skills and apply them practically.
This unit will enable you to learn about and appreciate the differences between make-up practice for the stage and screen and use this appreciation in a practical and creative way.

Professional Practice

This unit will prepare you for work in the make-up industry.
You will be introduced to range of skills to enable you work effectively in various contexts including as a freelancer. This will include being exposed to professional processes such as understanding an external script or brief; working for different media cultures and contexts; budgeting; personal financing and working in a team.
In addition you will have the opportunity to engage in guided work-based learning in collaboration with other departments in the University, improving your ability to team work, manage time, work creatively to a brief, work collaboratively with others and source your own work.

Researching And Creating A Character

This unit aims to prepare learners for a career within the media makeup industry with a deeper, critical understanding of professionally designing and constructing prosthetic make-ups for film and television scenarios. Taking into consideration specific briefs, continuity, budget, performer and director/production team requirements. You will learn how to realise your character for multiple contexts including theatrical, TV and film genres - through make-up techniques, prosthetics, hair and wig styling, postiche, customising costume and prop design.

You will investigate the origins and adaptations of a single actual live-action character who has already been depicted in entertainment forms such as film, television, and theatre. 

Analyse the character design, to see how internal and external forces influenced the characterisation and representation. With consideration of the genre style and modern audience expectations. The learner will show proof of academic writing and a portfolio of research to support the design process, as well as a final professional computer produced design, to demonstrate thorough comprehension.

Problem-solving, autonomy, critical understanding, experimentation and reflection of industry recognised prosthetic materials and methods will be employed to create unique 
character prosthetic transformations to create portfolio pieces in line with a work-based industry brief.  

Fantasy Character Design Creation

This unit builds upon knowledge and techniques learned at level 4, and aims to provide learners with a deeper, critical understanding of professionally designing and constructing holistic make-ups for film and television scenarios, taking into account specific briefs, continuity, budget, performer, and director/production team requirements, in order to prepare them for a career in the media make-up industry.

Research And Applications Of Fashion And Editorial Make-Up And Hair

The aim of this unit is to develop and extend your skills in researching the context and techniques for make-up and hair styling in fashion and editorial.

You will learn about the function and roles of professional make-up design for the fashion industry.

This unit will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the key practitioners and the media/creative/professional contexts in which they work.

The unit will demonstrate the differences of creating make-up and hair solutions for live fashion events as well as for fashion editorial.

A key aim of the unit is to expose you to the various working practices and techniques required for success in this industry including the challenge of working to briefs and with clients and models.

Foundation Degree Show

This unit gives you the opportunity to extend your creative make-up practice and to critique and select work completed to date for exhibition.
You will use your critical judgement in editing your work from other Level 5 units and presenting it in the most effective way possible for your chosen audience.
The aim is to enable you to apply strategic thinking to the final execution and curation of make-up work which can be difficult to exhibit in traditional settings. You will be enabled to extend your knowledge and creative practice into a context where a large audience of non-professionals can engage with your professional practice.
You will have active involvement in the design, planning, promotion and execution of the final course show.

Professional Development And Freelancing In Make-Up Industry

This unit builds upon the Professional Practice unit from Level 4. You will be guided to make realistic career plans and prepare yourself for the make-up industry, including working for others and setting up as a freelance make-up artist. This unit has a larger element of work-based learning, both in collaboration with other departments in the University as well as sourced independently – helping you towards the goal of operating as freelance professional.
This unit aims to give the opportunity to develop a professional profile and to gain experience of collaborating with students working towards television and live theatre productions.