Entry Requirements

You will need to achieve four GCSEs including English language and maths. The remaining two ideally would include biology, science, art, photography, design or history.

How You Will Be Assessed

There are a variety of learning modules which will be internally assessed through practical skills and written projects. These will be graded as Pass, Merit and Distinction.

These units will help to develop your production skills and techniques, how to respond to production requirements and purpose and how to contribute to a production.

Course Progression

This qualification carries UCAS points and meets the admission requirements for many relevant higher level courses and degrees in Technical Theatre, Design, Stage Management, Lighting, and Make-up for Media and Performance.

You could progress to study a BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Production Arts Practice Level 3 and beyond consider exploring university courses.

Where Your Course Can Take You

This qualification can lead to various roles in the entertainment industry, including Make-up Artist, Make-up Designer, Hair and Make-up Artist, Special Effects Make-up Artist, Wig Maker, Styler and Dresser.

Fees

If you will be under 19 years old on the 31st August which falls prior to the start of your course, your registration and tuition fees will be funded by the Government. Chef’s whites, knives and food service uniform (costing approximately £205) will need to be self-funded. Financial support may be available - depending on personal circumstances. Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any accessible financial help.