Join us in person or online for an unforgettable performance… Andy Warhol’s ‘Exploding Plastic Inevitable’, also known as EPI’’ was a series of multimedia events organised by the artist in 1966 and 1967, featuring musical performances by The Velvet Underground and Nico, screenings of Warhol’s films, and dancing and performances by regulars of Warhol’s Factory including his muses Edie Sedgwick …
Students Win Gold in Regional Makeup Competition
This week we were lucky enough to host the regional AHT (Association of Hairdressers and Therapists) competitions in our Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production (HMPP) studios at Knightstone Campus. According to their website, the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists was founded in 1963 by a group of hairdressing teachers as a national network of like-minded specialists who exchanged good practice …
How Did UCW Students Spend Blue Monday?
Yesterday was “Blue Monday” which falls every year on the third Monday in January. It is nicknamed for it supposedly being the saddest day of the year, often associated with a cocktail of poor weather, the post-Christmas lull and stretched finances. Although there is no evidence that any one day is the saddest, here at UCW we understand it can …
Poppy Invited to Showcase Talent at Prestigious Monster Mash Exhibition
We’re so thrilled to announce that our Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Production (HMPP) student, Poppy, will be exhibiting her work at the Monster Mash Exhibition as part of prestigious ‘The Prosthetics Event’ this Saturday! Taking place in Coventry, this exhibition is as a showcase of work from artists in the make-up and prosthetics industry – ranging from graduates …
Students Create Gruesome Looks for Puxton Park Halloween Event
Last week our amazing Hair, Make-up & Prosthetics for Production (HMPP) students got stuck into an exciting live project! To celebrate the spooky season, Puxton Park invited the public to enjoy a scarefest of trick AND treats at their ‘Phobia’ event that took place from 22nd October to 29th October. Consisting of five haunted attractions, including a Haunted Tractor Ride, …
Hair and Makeup Learners Smash Industry Experience at The Commonwealth Games
Interested in pursuing a career in Hair and Makeup but not sure what kind of opportunities and prospects are available? Well, Look no further! Our Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production degree programme offers a multitude of opportunities and experiences to enhance our learners’ skills and industry networks. Ran by hair and makeup professionals, this course has fantastic links …
“I chose UCW because they offered great work experience opportunities!”: Jade’s Journey to Success
In a world that is everchanging, UCW understands how important it is to provide dynamic and relevant educational opportunities for today’s learners. We certainly have our finger on the pulse when it comes to staying up to date with the ever-evolving landscape of potential career pathways and newly emerging industries. Need an example? Look no further than our degree in …
AHT WINNER! – Make-up Degree Design Dazzles Judges at Regional Finals
UCW Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics for Production student, Claire Cox, has won the AHT (Association of Hairdressers and Therapists) Southwest regional competition! AHT is a national competition that enhances learner technical and employability skills, as well as testing them under pressure to prepare them for the trade. Claire is currently a third year student studying the Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics …
UCW Learners Win at the Celebration of Success Awards
A huge congratulations to our UCW learners who were awarded “Student of the Year” Awards. Amelia won the award for Hair and Beauty and Caroline won the award for Counselling at Weston College‘s Celebration of Success! The evening saw over 40 learners from across the Weston College group receive recognition for their outstanding work from the previous year. To entertain …
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