Makeup Artistry, Prosthetic FX and Wig Making BA (Hons)

Course Type
Higher Education
Subject Area
Art, Design & Fashion, Media Make-up
Location
Taunton College
Start date
14/09/2026

Course Overview

This course is delivered at University Centre Somerset, for more information please visit www.somerset.ac.uk

This top-up degree is designed for students who have a Foundation Degree or HND in Media Make-up or a related subject. It will enable you to develop your creative and technical skills to a professional level, and to build a strong portfolio of work that will help you to launch your career in the exciting and fast-paced world of media make-up.

Topics may include:

  • Advanced make-up techniques
  • Prosthetics
  • Character development
  • Professional portfolio development
  • Final major project

Assesment Methods

Your work will be assessed through a variety of methods, including practical projects, presentations, and a final major project.

Progression Options

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles in the media industry, including as freelance make-up artists, in television and film production, and in theatre.

Entry Requirements

You will need a Foundation Degree or HND in Media Make-up or a related subject.

Frequently Asked Questions

We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.