Make Up and Hair for Theatre and Media

Course Information
Transform your passion for make-up and hair into a professional career with our BA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair for Theatre and Media degree. This innovative course combines technical mastery with creative exploration, preparing you for work in theatre, film, TV, fashion, and editorial contexts.
You’ll learn a wide range of specialist techniques, including prosthetics, special effects, wig knotting, hair punching, body painting, ageing techniques, and period hairstyling. From classic elegance for stage to avant-garde editorial looks and striking cinematic effects, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in a competitive industry. Collaboration is at the heart of the programme. You’ll work on live productions and projects alongside students from other creative disciplines, gaining real-world experience in our fully equipped theatre and photography studios. With strong industry links and opportunities for professional placements, you’ll graduate with a rich portfolio and the confidence to succeed.

Modules
Year One

• Introduction to Make-Up and Hair

• Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life

• Development of Hair & Make-Up Techniques

• Make-Up and Hair within History and Cultures

• Live Project 1

• Character Creation and Development

Year Two

• Body Painting & Avant-Garde Hair

• 20th Century Hair and Make-Up

• Live Project 2

• Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies

• Fantasy Character Design and Special Make-Up FX

Year Three

• Hair, Wig, and Postiche

• Professional Development

• Dissertation

• Collaborative Practices

• Make-Up and Hair Practitioner

Key Features

• Taught by industry specialists with experience in TV, film, fashion, theatre, and opera.

• Unique collaborative opportunities across creative disciplines.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a working theatre and photography studios.

• Hands-on experience through live projects, workshops, and professional placements.

• Graduates have worked on Hollywood films, top TV series, West End productions, and leading fashion editorials.

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.