BA (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Film and Performance at Buckinghamshire New University

Become part of the team behind films and theatre. Your role in hair and make-up will help bring to life the vision of entertainment. Our creative briefs and projects will help you develop a portfolio showing off your talent as an expert storyteller in the form of hair, make-up and prosthetics for film and performance.

Faculty: Creative Arts and Design  |  Duration: Two Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The practical elements of our hair and makeup course are designed with industry in mind. On the course you will explore pre-production and film set etiquette, which will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals on a production team, as well as explaining the industry hierarchy and where your starting point will be. Core modules include Editorial Hair and Make-up Design, Historical and Contextual Studies, Independent Project, Introduction to Sculpting and Clay Modelling Techniques, Period Hair and Make-up, Pre-production and Set Etiquette, Advanced Hair and Make-up 1, Body Painting, SFX Prosthetics Application, Advanced Hair and Make-up 2, Character Design and Making, Haircutting and Barbering Techniques, Wig and Postiche Making, Final Major Project Design Proposal.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. You may also choose to stay on at Buckinghamshire New University and study a postgraduate programme. Roles include Makeup artist/makeup assistant, Hairdresser/Chief hairdresser, Hair Supervisor, Wig Supervisor, Prosthetic supervisor or technician, Prosthetic artist.

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