Tv And Film: Hair, Make Up And Special Effects

About this programme

The BA (Hons) TV and Film: Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects course at Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw, is a full time 3-year course, awarded by the University of South Wales. As students of both Coleg Y Cymoedd and the University of South Wales students have access to all facilities on offer. This three-year degree course introduces students to media make-up, hair, special effects make-up for production. The course offers an insight into the Television and Film Industries covering a gwide range of skills for success working in these fields. There are work placement opportunities for the students and industry visits across a broad range of production companies. These opportunities are often available due to the increasing industry links associated with this course and graduate success. The aim of this course is for students to develop a wide range of skills in Hair, Media Make-Up and Special Effects Make-Up supported by the extensive facilities made available to them. The skills acquired over the three years of study, together with the possible work placements will equip students with the necessary expertise to enter a career in the Creative Industries. Skills covered over the 3-year programme include: - Make-Up application for television and film - Hair lace wig dressing and application - Knotting and Wig making - Special Effects Casualty Make-Up - Sculpting, Moulding and Casting Techniques - Prosthetic Application - Period hair Styling - Airbrushing techniques - Industry links - Live projects - Collaborative working - Subject specialist guest speakers from industry - Studio