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Hair and Make-up for Film and Performance BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Buckinghamshire New University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Become part of the team behind films and theatre. Your role in hair and make-up will help bring to life the vision of entertainment. Split between our High Wycombe campus and BNU teaching base at Pinewood Studios, with this two year course you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.


Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.As part of the Art, Design and Performance School at BNU, you’ll benefit from a practiced-based course, supported by contextual studies.Led by a dedicated and experienced course team, you’ll benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. You’ll get direct access to guest lectures, who are specialists in the sector, and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and networking opportunities.As well as this London is only a 30-minute train ride away, enabling you to visit exhibitions, galleries, shows and watch emerging styles, to help you gain inspiration and ideas.Degrees at BNU are designed to offer a broader and more flexible education by giving you the opportunity to try a range of subjects before specialising. Even if you know exactly what you want to do, with most of our courses you can choose to study additional subjects to enhance your education.


What facilities can I use?

Our Hair and Make-up degree has its own base both on our High Wycombe Campus and at our BNU Pinewood teaching base. These spaces feature equipment such as mirrors and lighting to help you create the styles you want to achieve.As well as this you’ll work collaboratively with students from a range of courses, and act as the hair and make-up department for those studying costume design, film and tv and performing arts. With these students you’ll have direct access to our photography, film and tv and drama studios where you’ll be able to build your portfolio, and network like you would in the industry.


What will I study?

The practical elements of our course are designed with industry in mind. On the course you will explore pre-production and film set etiquette, which will help you understand the rules, roles and responsibilities of individuals in a production team, as well as explaining who you will report to and the expectations within a professional context.It is key to master different makeup and hair techniques, so we’ll help you explore a range of period eras and how they form the basis for fashion designs. Alongside, your modules in prosthetics and special effect makeup will allow you to experiment with a range of materials to understand what it takes to bring characters to life.It’s not just about crafting something that looks great, it will be your job to create character designs that fit a script. We'll teach you about various period hairstyles and show you how to recreate them. Most importantly you'll understand the history and theory that informs your designs and be able to reflect critically on your practice.You'll get to grips with professional practice and we will help you to develop essential entrepreneurial skills. As many people in this area work as freelancers, we’ll teach you everything you need to know for success, from how to set up to paying taxes and creating a winning portfolio.


What are my career prospects?

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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80 - 104

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University information

Buckinghamshire New University

  • University League Table

    114th

  • Campus address

    Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ, England

Stimulating courses and strong employer relationships prepare you for a successful career with big cities London and Oxford only a short train journey away.
A vibrant and diverse international community with dedicated support and various societies to join. Based in the Chiltern Hills, it's perfect to live and study.
Highly rated by students, BNU ranks number 2 for student satisfaction in the South East and 13th overall in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    89th out of 98 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    124 62%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    55th

    40
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.35 87%

    4th

    3

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