City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

In this highly creative course, specalise your skills into the world of theatrical and media makeup and learn advanced techniques.

Techniques and practices learnt on this course cover the areas of film, television, stage, catwalk and other media projects. As your skills grow over the course, look into a variety of different units which will help you stand out in this lucrative industry. Units can include:

• Creative hairdressing design skills
• Principles of studio photography
• Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps
• Designing and applying face and body art
• Fashion and photographic make-up
• Applying airbrush make-up to the face
• Media make-up
• Camouflage make-up
• Working with colleagues within the beauty related industries
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety practice in the salon

In our industry standard salons, put your skills into practice on real clients whilst learning from experts in the field.

Assessment will take place through practical observations in our salons, as well as with written work and online exams. A portfolio you create during the course helps to aid assessment and show off your strengths.

Once you finish your course, you will be ready to start in many positions in the hair and beauty industry, relating to media. These include a makeover demonstrator, a TV or film trainee make-up artist or consultancy work.

You can also go onto further study in this area, such as a Level 4 qualification, an apprenticeship, or university.