HND Makeup, Hair and Special Effects for TV, Film and 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  
• Due to Sector Skills Council regulations, candidates must be 17 years old by 10 January 2027

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 1 September 2027. 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