Characterisation and Professional Make-Up · Santurtzi

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Total Hours2,182Hours

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General information about the degree

📚 Overview

The Higher Vocational Training Programme in Characterisation and Professional Make-up at Thuya prepares specialists to create characters through make-up, characterisation and aesthetic transformation. The programme covers social, artistic and audiovisual make-up techniques, as well as prosthetics, wigs and hairpieces, special effects, and hairstyling for characterisation. Students study subjects related to art history, facial anatomy, colour theory and the application of professional cosmetic products.

✨ Programme Details

The programme includes practical training in specialised workshops and the use of professional materials and tools. Students can complete work placements with companies in the sector, allowing them to experience a real working environment and gain hands-on experience. The programme fosters creativity and the ability to adapt to different styles and to the needs of the audiovisual, theatre and entertainment industries.

👤 Recommended Profile

This programme is recommended for creative people interested in art, fashion, film and theatre who have manual skills and a good aesthetic sense. It is ideal for those who enjoy working as part of a team and are interested in transforming personal and professional image.

🚀 Career and Further Study Options

After completing the programme, graduates can pursue related university studies, such as degrees in Fine Arts, Design or Audiovisual Communication, or enter the audiovisual, theatre, fashion or events job market directly, taking on technical and creative roles in characterisation and professional make-up.

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Every programme in the fields this degree belongs to

Personal Image

The Personal Image vocational field includes programmes related to hairdressing, beauty therapy, professional make-up, and character design. It is a creative, constantly evolving sector where you will combine art, technique, and working with people. Professional cutting, colouring, and styling techniques Facial and body beauty treatments Creative and bridal make-up, and character design for theatre or audiovisual productions Personal and corporate image consulting Managing salons and beauty spaces Using cosmetic products and understanding their effects This training opens the door to work in hair salons, beauty centres, audiovisual production, fashion, or even to start your own business.

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Higher Vocational Training

Characterisation and Professional Make-Up

If you are passionate about the world of image, film, theatre or television, this vocational programme trains you to transform people into characters through make-up, hairstyling and prosthetics. You will learn to work on real productions and manage creative characterisation teams. Designing and creating characters based on scripts and artistic concepts Professional make-up and applied special effects Creating facial and body prosthetics Hairstyling, wigs and hairpieces for stage and screen Project planning and team coordination on shoots and during performances Digital design applied to character creation You will be able to work as a characterisation artist, head of make-up, prosthetics and special effects specialist, or character designer in film, television and the performing arts.

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Higher Vocational Training

The Advanced Vocational Training Programme (CFGS) is the highest level of vocational education, designed for those who want to become advanced technicians with thorough, specialist training. Over two years, you gain advanced knowledge and real-world skills in your chosen sector. Advanced technical and practical training in your professional field Specialist modules combining applied theory with real workplace experience Development of management, analysis and decision-making skills The option to transfer credits and gain direct access to university Once you finish, you can enter the job market as an advanced technician or continue your education at university with recognised advantages.

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