Would you like to work on film sets, in TV studios and in the theatre? Discover how our Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) can help you exceed your goals. Learn about the transformative powers of prosthetics and special make-up effects. In just one year, you could be qualified to work in the make-up industry You’ll learn how to design, apply and remove make-up for a range of different applications. The course also includes specialist make-up effects and styling wigs and hair. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with prosthetics for specialist make-up effects. During this practical and hands-on program you will discover how to design and apply make-up for performance, collaborating with other student groups who are producing theatre, film, television productions. Work placement You will be expected to complete a certain number of hours of industry related experience throughout the year. You can organize this yourself or Melbourne Polytechnic staff will help you organize it. Alternatively, you can collaborate with the staff to set up your work placement. Details of industry hours will be determined at the commencement of the course. Modes of Delivery Performances and Productions, Computer Lab, Make-up Studio, Prosthetics Lab, Project work, Classroom Assessment Methods A combination of face to face, project work and small and large scale events based learning and assessment will be offered to candidates. The course is designed to engage students in hands-on project work. This may be delivered on campus, in the related industry or a combination of both. Consequently, assessments will vary throughout the course. As required by the training package, employability skills will form part of the assessment of the qualification, including communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organizing, self-management, and learning and technology. It is anticipated that learning activities and assessments will involve working with students and staff from other program areas in vocational training and higher education. Pathways to further study You may wish to take your Specialist Make-up studies further and pursue a career in Creative Arts. For further study options, discuss with Melbourne Polytechnic teaching staff. Career Pathways The type of careers this qualification leads to may include Air Brusher, Bridal Make-up, Commercial Hair stylist, Hair and Wig Stylist, Make-up Artist, Period Hair Stylist, Prosthetics Artist and Specialist Make-up Effects Artist.