Hair, Make-Up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

This course cultivates a varied practical skill set across hair, make-up and prosthetics, with a focus on the etiquette of professional industry environments. A placement opportunity prepares you for a career in make-up and special effects.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Music and Arts  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Make-up for Stage, Screen and In-between, Hair for Stage, Screen and In-between, Cosmetic Constitutions: The Critical Connection Between Hair, Make-up and Identity, Introduction to Fantasy Transformation, Introducing Prosthetics, Character Transformation in a Transmedia Universe: Prosthetics and Identity, Advanced Hair, Wigs and Design, Burnished, Buffed and Brushed: Bringing Together Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics, Researching Trends in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics, Professional Skills and Industry Etiquettes in Hair, Make-Up and Prosthetics, Short Dissertation, Breaking the Mould: Advanced Prosthetics and 3D design.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of this degree at the University of Northampton, students will be equipped with both practical skills and theoretical contextual knowledge of the Hair, Make-Up and Prosthetics Creative Industries to work as (but not limited to): Make-up artists and assistants Specialist hair stylists Wig designers Prosthetics artists.

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