ABOUT THE COURSE
Do you dream of seeing your make-up and hair designs on the catwalk, in magazines or on the big screen? Take the first step to making this a reality by studying on Solent University’s highly regarded make-up and hair design degree.
Students will study the different disciplines for the variety of exciting industries from fashion, beauty, television and film, and will also have the opportunity to study units in prosthetics, hair design, wig work or beauty direction and develop a professional website leaving them well-prepared to apply for graduate positions in a range of roles.
On this highly creative course students are encouraged to develop their creativity and expand their technical and design skills in our industry-standard make-up and hair design studios, which also have a photography studio to capture their work. To support this and further increase their skills, students also have access to image editing facilities in our Mac suites, using the latest Adobe Creative Suite software.
The course places a strong emphasis on developing industry-ready graduates and students are encouraged to apply for work placements to gain hands-on experience. Previous students have had placements at Company magazine, ITV, Trendstop, Illamasqua, Topshop and the BBC.
In previous years students have also had opportunities to work collaboratively with students from other courses across the School of Art, Design and Fashion on client focused projects. Projects have included live fashion events and working on the Solent fashion brochure Anon.
Learning is aided by a programme of guest lectures and a number of high-profile guest speakers have presented to students, providing valuable industry insight into make-up application and innovation, beauty journalism and make-up for special effects. Previous experts who have given input to the course have included Illamasqua and Alex Box, who was awarded an honorary degree by Solent University.
YOUR FUTURE
The degree provides a range of career options in industries such as publishing, cosmetics, advertising, fashion, music, film, performance and TV, in a variety of roles. You’ll generally start as a trainee or assistant, before moving up to a more senior role and developing your own individual reputation and style. Employment opportunities include:
- Make-up and hair designer or artist
- Image consultant
- Stylist
- Beauty editor
- Advertising and editorial assistant
- Make-up and beauty brand development
- Trend forecasting for beauty and fashion.
INDUSTRY LINKS
The course team’s strong ties to the fashion and TV industries provide plenty of opportunities for work experience and industry-focused projects, while industry experts such as photographer Madame Peripetie and make-up artist Alex Box regularly visit and give input to the course.
You’ll also be encouraged to enter or attend industry competitions, masterclasses and demonstrations, as well as undertaking client-based work with professional organisations such as IMATS, Free Range, Illamasqua and Mistair.
PLACEMENTS
The second-year Freelance and Industry Management and third-year work-based learning units focus on career skills, and include support in understanding how to pitch yourself to employers, strengthen your CV and undertake work experience.
You’ll be able to call on the course team’s strong ties with industry in researching and applying for work experience, and previous students have found placements at Notion magazine, London Garment Expo, ITV, Company magazine, Dazed & Confused magazine, Jonathan Saunders, Atelier Mayer, Illamasqua, Trendstop, Sky, Topshop and the BBC.
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