(Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Film and Performance Bucks New University

Overview

Bucks New University creative briefs and projects will help you develop a portfolio showing off your talent as an expert storyteller in the form of (Hons) Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Film and Performance.

Why study this subject?

The looks you create form a key part of an audience’s appreciation of a production. The hair and make-up industry is a global one, with the right knowledge and skills, your career within this profession could take you all over the world, working on a range of scripts, performances and styles.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

• With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.
• As part of the Art, Design and Performance School at BNU, you’ll benefit from a practiced-based course, supported by contextual studies. You’ll also have the opportunity to work collaboratively across the school with other courses, ensuring during your studies you are building a varied network, like you would in the real world.

• Led by a dedicated and experienced course team, you’ll benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. You’ll get direct access to guest lectures, who are specialists in the sector, and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and networking opportunities.

What are my career prospects? 

Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. 

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. Using the skills and knowledge learnt on this course, you could find yourself performing the following roles all over the world:

• Makeup artist/makeup assistant
• Hairdresser/Chief hairdresser
• Hair Supervisor
• Wig Supervisor
• Prosthetic supervisor or technician