HNC Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre

L4 Level 4
Full Time
9 September 2025 — 23 May 2026
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

A make-up artist ensures that models, performers and presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles for appearing in front of cameras or an audience.  This includes;

  • Film
  • Live Music
  • Photographic Shoots
  • Television
  • Theatre


A make-up artist needs creative flair, practical ability and an up-to-date knowledge of fashion and beauty trends.   The work involves creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief.

This programme offers learners a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of relevant optional units.

What you will study

Modules you will study:

  • The Performing Arts Industry
  • Professional Development
  • Make-up Ageing Skills
  • Body Art Application
  • Special FX
  • Hair and Make-up Application
  • Fashion and Fashion Editorial Hair and Make-up
  • Period Hair and Make-up

Course fees

Tuition Fees: £6,500.00

Entry requirements

  • A Level 3 qualification in makeup, hair and/or related subject.
  • Other Level 3 qualifications may be acceptable. In addition,
  • GCSE’s in Maths and English with a minimum of grade C (or 4)
  • International Applicants require IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5

Applications from mature students, without the standard entry requirements but with related work experience, will be considered. All learners applying for this course will need an Enhanced DBS.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

9 September 2025

End date

23 May 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

16 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

HBHE4F50
L4

Qualification

HNC Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre

Career prospects & further study

£7.7billion

The industry generates almost £7.7billion for the UK Economy. NHF (2018).

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE