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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy and Make-up Artistry

Certificate in Special Effects and Makeup Artistry
(Level 4) 

 START DATE

 9 JULY 2012   

 DURATION

 17 WEEKS FULL-TIME

 LOCATION

 WELLINGTON CBD CAMPUS

 COURSE CODE

 HV4469

 FEES

 Programme, Domestic: $2,678 International: $10,398

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Develop a wide range of skills to prepare yourself for employment in the film and television industry. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced makeup and hairstyling, special effects, elementary wig and prosthetic applications, facial trimming, and an introduction to body painting. 

Programme content

  • Advanced makeup and hair applications
  • Character and aging makeup and hair applications
  • Classic film character and portfolio development
  • Special effects makeup
  • Body Painting
  • Wig and prosthetic application
  • Male makeup
  • Facial hair trimming and application
  • Working in the film and theatre industry

Entry requirements
Applicants for this course must have either successfully completed WelTec’s Certificate in Fashion and Makeup Artistry (Level 3) or be currently working in the fashion make-up artistry industry, with a minimum of 6 months work experience.

Where will it take me? 
Graduates can enter into an unsupervised position within the makeup artistry industry. Employment opportunities include positions as a makeup artist in makeup houses, television, stage and film productions, and photography shoots; or self employment as a freelance makeup artist. 

Examples of student work

 

  

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 Career Options

Hairdressing:
Hairdresser
Colourist
Salon Owner
Stylist for Film, TV and Stage
Sales Merchandiser
Stylist for Fashion Shows

Beauty:
Beautician
Cosmetologist
Salon Owner
Beauty Therapist
Make Up Stylist for Film, TV and Stage
Sales Merchandiser
Cruise Ship Beautician

Make-up Artistry:
Freelance Make-up Artist
Make-up Artist for Film, TV and Stage
Beauty Consultant for retail outlets
or cosmetic houses

For more information: www.careers.govt.nz