Make-Up Artistry and Hair Design (Top Up)

The BA (Hons) in Make-Up Artistry and Hair Design is a specialist top-up programme, designed for students who already hold a level 5 qualification in a relevant subject. It encompasses live research, design exploration, analysis and independent critique through effective application, reflective practice and feedback. This course aims to equip the Make-Up Artist/Designer with all of the necessary practical and cognitive skills to develop their knowledge and understanding as a freelance Make-Up Artist/Designer. Through being a student focused programme it enables the MUA/Designer to transform each subject/talent into the given brief; be it fashion & photographic, film and television, contemporary media, expression in culture, special effects & characterisation, hair & wigs to name a few. The professional and creative practices that students will develop will be executed to create a portfolio of evidence, that represents each student as an MUA or freelance designer. Through doing this course, students will be able to progress straight into industry achieving a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, utilising their specialist skills gained within Make-Up Artistry & Hair Design.