Unit 11: LO 1: Understand progression routes and related application processes.

University:
What skills/traits do you have that would make you a good university student?
I am an independent and hardworking learner which means I will be able to learn at my
own pace and teach myself. I have a visual imagination which helps me to visualise what
my work will look like. I am conscientious and I am able to take responsibility for my
learning. I enjoy learning and research and will be able to be more independent in my
learning. To go into a media course will be easy for me as I can write scripts and visualise
scenes. I have a vivid imagination but I hate group work as I am impatient and don’t like
waiting for others to make up their minds.
Pros and Cons of University.
More independence. Less regulated working (it’s up to you)
More experiences. It’s not for everyone.
Degrees can broaden options. It costs a lot.
UCAS
HND Performing Arts Media Make-up (Technical Arts)
Equips students with the knowledge, skills and techniques required
as a make-up artist working in media or fashion. Students are encouraged to explore
different techniques and effects in hair and make-up styling for photographic shoots, as
well as developing skills in sculpting and casting to produce special make-up effects,
prosthetics and character creation. On successful completion of the course, you will be
equipped with a high level of professional and practical skills and a portfolio of
photographic work. You will be fully prepared to pursue a career in the make-up industry
or progress onto further degree level study. Throughout the course you will develop a
range of skills including make-up techniques for fashion, theatre and TV; fantasy wig and
hair styling techniques for TV film and theatre; creating special effects using prosthetics;
body painting and airbrushing; drawing, design and costume fabrication.
Honestly I like the look of this course and I feel I could do it. There also seems to be no
student accommodation and I’m not willing to travel to Swindon and back every single
day.
Entry Requirements: Typically applicants must have one of the following:
o Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in an art related subject
o 2 A Level’s at grade A to D (one of which should be art related)
o Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies Art & Design or Access to HE Art & Design
Additionally, 3 GCSE’s at grade A-C including English Language. Applicants will also be
required to provide a satisfactory Portfolio of practical work. You May also be required to
attend an interview with the course leader. IELTS 5.5 in both Reading and Writing.
Year 1:
o The Performing Arts Industry o Production Communication o Special FX
o Professional Development o Stagecraft o Hair and Make-up application
o Fashion and Fashion Editorial Hair and Make-up o Period Hair and Makeup
Year 2:
o Creative Research Project o Working in the performing arts industry
o Management Role o Hair and Make-up Design o Mask and Puppet Making
o The Freelance Hair and Make-up artist o Special FX 2
Swindon.ac.uk/course-search/coursedetails.aspx?id=335603

Costume Production BA (HONS)

3 year course. 96 UCAS Points. Teaches about period
and contemporary costume construction, pattern-
cutting and dressing, specialist skills in corsetry,
dancewear, fabric painting, millinery and wig dressing.
Work on live shows within the college, in London and beyond. As a vital member of the
collaborative team, you will work with designers, directors and performers. Understand the
role and workings of other technical departments through hands-on experience. Develop
the skills to supervise and manage wardrobe departments in large and small theatres.
Share classes and projects with students from other programmes from the School of
Design, Management and Technical Arts to learn about the performance, arts and
events industries and how to use experimentation, enquiry and creative research in your
work, and prepare to build a successful career. UK/EU students – Up to £9250.
I like this course however my hatred for London
means I’ll never go there, plus it costs £5372 for an
annual season ticket to London. It is a very
professional college but I wouldn’t feel safe going
there due to the current dangers within London.
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/costume-
production-ba-hons/
 Foundation Degree in Specialist Make-up Design
Delivered by industry experienced tutors you will
explore units such as Advanced Media Makeup
Techniques for TV, Film & Theatre; Postiche and
Hair Design, Prosthetics and Special Effects;
Contextual Studies; Art and Digital Media, Project
Research and Development; Portfolio Building
and Freelance Business Studies. You will also
engage in additional activities from work
experience to educational trips and an industry
showcase.
Aspects of Study:
o Media Make-up – Fundamentals to Advanced
Make-up techniques for TV, Film & Theatre.
o Postiche and Hair Design – Historical to contemporary design and application
o Fashion and Photographic – Editorial and Fashion design and application
o Body Art design – Image creation.
o Prosthetics and Special Effects – Prosthetic design and application, model making and
creative practices.
o Art and Digital Media Studies – Art and visual communication studies, designing for
image creation, photographic and digital applications relating to media industry.
o Portfolio Building and Freelance Business Practices – Professional portfolio and business
development.
Entry Requirements
All students are required to present a portfolio (digital and paper-based) and attend an
interview for entry to this programme. Applicants must apply via UCAS and should have
64 UCAS points from the volume and depth of A levels or equivalent. Students are
expected to have a GCSE C pass or equivalent in English and Maths. Students aged
above 21 will be considered on an individual basis.
Contact Info:
Ruth Mitchell – ruth.mitchell@sgscol.ac.uk
Admissions 0117 9092376 or highereducation@sgscol.ac.uk
http://www.sgscol.ac.uk/CourseDetail.aspx?Campus=filton&Department=filtonbeautyan
dhairdressing&Course=FD-Media-Special-Effects-Theatrical-Make-
up&code=S55%20UCAS%20Code%20W454
I absolutely adore the way this course looks and I want to see what it’s like however it
doesn’t have an open day on its website. There are also no apparent accommodation
for this college which may prevent me as travel is a major issue for me.

York College appeals to me as it isn’t too far from home and I can honestly see myself
excelling in the course. I honestly don’t see myself travelling there and back every day.
 I have signed up for the
open day as I feel it will
give me a better look
into whether or not I
should do this course.
This place has no
accommodation listings available
online. Once again travel is a big issue
for me.

Internships:
An internship is work (sometimes
without pay) for students looking to get into a field of work in particular.
I think I’d be good for this internship as I

have good
written
English, I find organising things interesting and I’m good at
managing others. I wouldn’t have a hard time finding
 ways to get there as soon as I learn to
drive (the drive would be fifty-two
minutes).
I think I’d be good for this internship as
I can edit, I have English skills and I
have a ‘creative eye’ and always
pay attention to details. However I
would still need communication skills,
prioritization skills, an ability to work in
teams and a university degree.

Personally I know I could do this job but

it doesn’t appeal to me and I’m not
willing to travel into London regularly
for work.
I don’t know if I’m fully qualified
for this job, however it looks like
it would help me get into the
working world faster and
doesn’t seem too hard or high
pressure.
 Travel and Work
You could honestly travel anywhere, for example, Alabama has its own very famous web
series, Marble Hornets, and you can tell its central Alabama locations due to ‘Buck Creek
Amphitheatre in Old Town Helena’ as well as ‘The Red Tower is an old structure found in
Oak Mountain State Park’. I would say this is creepy but then again I study serial killers in
my free time.
I would need social skills in order to get my own cast, writing skills in order to produce
scripts. Acting, Camera and Editing skills. But in all honesty this would be pretty easy to do
in England as well and I see no reason to leave home.