Studio Practice (Make-up & Hair Design) (top-up) BA (Hons)

Program Overview

This top-up BA (Hons) in Make-Up & Hair Design at UCA Epsom is designed for individuals with a foundation degree or HND in a relevant field. The one-year program focuses on developing skills in makeup and hair for fashion, exploring diversity, sustainability, and modernity. Graduates are prepared for careers in the fashion industry, including roles such as makeup artist, hair stylist, and editorial stylist.

Program Outline

Studio Practice (Make-Up & Hair Design) (top-up) BA (Hons) at UCA Epsom

Degree Overview:

This top-up degree in Make-Up & Hair Design at UCA Epsom is designed for individuals who already possess a relevant foundation degree or HND. It provides an opportunity to bolster existing skills and prepare for postgraduate study in this specialized field of the fashion industry. The program consists of one year of intensive study, focusing on the development and expansion of skills in response to technological advancements and relevant cultural conversations. The program

Outline:

Year One (equivalent to year 3 of BA course):

• Project Pitch: Students begin with a week dedicated to pitching their ideas for their degree project, receiving feedback and refining their concepts before actively working on them.
• Creative Partners: Collaboration with a client on a research question relevant to current industry practices, exploring diverse perspectives and individual portfolio development.
• Critical Thinking Through Fashion: Defining and communicating a specific argument through creative content for a designated platform or publication, supported by a research document reflecting personal development and contextualizing the topic within the global fashion industry.
• Graduate Career Fair: Access to companies actively hiring in the sector, providing information about them, their hiring processes, and desired candidates.
• Your Artistic Practice: Developing a substantial project showcasing individual professional interests and specialist skills, taking various forms (editorial work, film series, digital media exploration, photography, product design, collage, illustration, ethical narratives, virtual reality, retail, or installation concepts).
Additional deliverables include a research document and a Personal Development Planning Career Document.

Teaching:

The program draws upon the expertise of experienced academic and technical experts, providing students with access to a range of facilities to support their creative endeavors.

Careers:

The program aims to prepare graduates for successful careers in the fashion industry, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for various roles such as makeup artist, hair stylist, editorial stylist, beauty photographer, and more.

Other:

• The program encourages collaboration with students from other fashion and textiles courses, facilitating work on photoshoots and projects.
• UCA offers scholarships and fee discounts to assist students with the cost of their studies.
• The program welcomes students from diverse educational backgrounds.

• BA (top-up) course: £9,250
• BA (top-up) course: £9,250 (see fee discount information)
• BA (top-up) course: £16,950