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Leeds University meeting

 Leeds University meeting:

During the meeting we had with Leeds University over teams, she discussed with us information about the extra courses we could take, alongside the makeup course, such as the short courses specialising in hair which would run through the holidays and are delivered by industry experts. These courses are:

  • Ladies hairdressing

  • Barbering

  • Colouring

  • Hair up courses

The two different semesters of the course (for both level four and level five) were discussed:

  • Semester one, level four modules include: special effects makeup, historical influences in hair and makeup and professional development.

  • Semester two, level four modules include: principles of flat mould appliances and creative hair and makeup design 1 and 2.

  • Semester one, level 5 modules include: 2D and 3D body art, prosthetics and casting and creative postiche.

  • Semester two, level five modules include: work related learning and managing the creation of a showcase.

They also mentioned the opportunities and industry links they offer to the students at the University, such as:

  • Prime Studios

  • National Youth Theatre group

  • Leeds Beckett Film School

  • Urban Decay Masterclasses

  • Opera North

Another topic discussed during the meeting was progression opportunities, these would include:

  • Honours Degree

  • Freelance makeup artist

  • Running your own business

  • Fashion and retail management

  • Wig/prosthetic specialist

We were then shown some of the university students’ work that is shown on their Instagram:


For me, the meeting was a real eye opener to the opportunities I have ahead of me. However, I’m still unsure as to whether or not I want to go to Leeds University as for now I would prefer to keep my options open. What I do know, on the other hand, is that I would like to specialise in special effects as I find it to be more interesting, for me, personally, and more enjoyable to create different designs for such things.

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