Make Up and Hair Artistry

HND in Make-Up and Hair Artistry (Pearson BTEC Higher National)

Unleash your creativity and turn your passion into a career with our two-year Higher National Diploma in Make-Up and Hair Artistry. This exciting and challenging programme is designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the fast-paced world of professional make-up and hair artistry.

Why choose this course?

• Industry-relevant skills – Master the technical and creative expertise that employers and clients are looking for.

• Professional growth – Build critical thinking, decision-making and personal responsibility to enhance your career prospects.

• Dynamic learning – Experience a blend of practical, hands-on training and analytical study to sharpen your artistry and business knowledge.

• Clear progression route – On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to a one-year top-up programme, leading to a full BA (Hons) degree awarded by the University of Gloucestershire.

With a curriculum designed to meet the needs of today’s creative industries, our HND in Make-Up and Hair Artistry ensures you’re learning cutting-edge techniques while also developing the lifelong skills needed to thrive in an ever-evolving profession.

Build your future. Create your artistry. Make your mark.

MODULES YEAR 1
A1: Concept and Development
A1.1 Explore the history, theories and developments related to the area of practice. A1.2 Explore and develop ideas, based on an iterative approach to problem-solving in creative practice. A1.3 Explore technical knowledge and skills necessary to support creative practice. A1.4 Explore professional knowledge, behaviours and practices within the sector. A1.5 Explore techniques, media and formats to communicate ideas and concepts for diverse audiences.

A2: Creative Project
A2.1 Apply relevant contextual knowledge to inform a creative project. A2.2 Analyse a given brief to develop creative solutions, applying an iterative development process. A2.3 Apply technical knowledge and skill in the production of a project outcome. A2.4 Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviours and practices in response to a given brief. A2.5 Present the development process and outcomes of a creative project for a specified audience.

MODULES YEAR 2
B1: Personal Professional Development
B1.1 Develop and apply contextual knowledge to inform personal progression. B1.2 Develop and apply professional approaches to creative problem-solving to support personal progression. B1.3 Develop and apply technical knowledge and skill to support personal progression. B1.4 Develop and apply professional knowledge, behaviours and practices to support personal progression. B1.5 Develop and apply professional communication skills to support personal progression.

B2: Professional Project
B2.1 Apply contextual knowledge to inform a response to a professional brief. B2.2 Apply creative problem-solving skills to the development of ideas, proposals and final project outcomes. B2.3 Use technical knowledge and skills to produce professional outcomes. B2.4 Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviours and project management skills. B2.5 Present project development and outcomes, demonstrating professional communication skills.

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. There will be a variety of assessment methods used including written coursework, exhibitions, practical assessments and digital portfolios.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS