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Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills BTEC Certificate Level 2

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0645

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

This one-year vocational BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills course will provide you with a comprehensive foundation for a career in makeup artistry.

You will cover skills for performing arts, film, TV, and fashion.

The course covers a range of techniques, including:

  • Editorial and contemporary hair and make-up techniques
  • Wig styling and fitting
  • Make-up for performers
  • Special effects make-up
  • Making and using prosthetics
  • Health and safety in the make-up room
  • Studio etiquette and professionalism
  • Product, tool, and equipment knowledge
  • Period hair and make-up
  • timed and fast-track hair and make-up
  • Designing and creating costumes and props

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Real Salon Environment

Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.

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.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Real Salon Environment

Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.