HND Make-Up Artistry: TV, Film & Theatre

• Essential Make-Up Skills
• Hairstyle Maintenance Skills
• Ageing Skills
• 20th Century Hairstyling and Make-Up
• Specialised Make-Up Effects for TV and Film
• Sculpting and Flat Mould Production for Prosthetic Make-Up
• Production Studies for Theatre
• Risk Management, Product Safety and Sustainability
• Graded Unit 1
• Graded Unit 2
• Character Skills
• Postiche for TV, Film and Theatre
• Period Hairstyling and Make-Up
• Life Casting and Mould Making
• Work Placement
• Contribute to the Organisation of a Promotional Activity
• History of Hairstyling
• History of Make-Up
• Production Studies for TV and Film
• Body Painting Skills for Make-up Artists
• Hairstyling and Costume for a Total Look 

• Film, Television and Theatre
• Photography Shoots
• Catwalk Presentations for the Fashion Industry
• Freelance Make-Up Artist
• Consultant with Professional Make-up Brands 

• Work in TV, Film, and Theatre
• Progress onto further study in specialised areas

One of the following: 

• SVQ Level 3 or NC Level 6 Beauty Therapy
• SVQ or VRQ Level 3 Hairdressing
• 2 Highers or equivalent including attendance at an Introduction to Higher Education workshop prior to the commencement of the course. Dates will be confirmed at interview
• NC Level 6 Make-up Artistry  
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered 

Additional Requirements: 

• Students will be required to purchase a kit for each year of the programme as well as uniforms and portfolios
• Students must be prepared to work out of College hours for work experience, when required
• Selection will be by interview and task
• Due to Sector Skills Council regulations candidates must be 16 years old by 01 September 2026. There is no flexibility on this date as this would breach Health and Safety legislation
• Attendance at an Introduction to Higher Education workshop prior to the commencement of the course. Dates will be confirmed at interview 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk