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Makeup for Print, Music Video, Runway & Stage MA7 105 clock hours This course is staged in a different atmosphere. Students now comprise a creative team; they work with designers, models, creative directors and photographers. This course covers the techniques used for print advertising, catalog layouts, fashion editorial work, music videos, runway shows, black & white photography, HDTV, and the stage. They learn how to plan, design, and execute successful advertising campaigns and magazine editorial spreads ranging from commercial ‘clean beauty’ to high fashion ‘glam’ and fantasy makeup. Student’s work is critiqued on camera and captured in six photo shoots:1) a Commercial Catalog Ad, 2) a High Fashion Magazine Layout, 3) a Music Video CD Cover, 4) a Cirque du Soleil Makeup for Stage, 5) a 1940’s Vintage Fashion Look, 6) an Avant-garde Art Piece.
Hairstyling for Production Makeup Artists MA9 35 clock hours Production makeup artists must be able to style hair. The Hairstyling for Production course teaches hair styling techniques for commercial, editorial, and fashion work. Fundamentals of hairstyling, from basic blow-drying to intricate braids and up-dos will prepare you for production work as a make-up artist/stylist. Students explore period and fantasy looks, and capture their work in a high fashion fantasy photo shoot. This course is not intended to be a Cosmetology Course.
Body Art Airbrushing MA10 21 Clock Hours Many artists work professionally as body painters. They work frequently in television commercials, print advertising, special events, and in films, especially in science fiction. The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in recent years has featured a section of models attired in renditions of swimsuits or sports jerseys that were body painted. This course teaches different airbrushing techniques of body painting, including body contouring, lingerie, tribal art, super heroes, and painting on clothes.
Fashion Portfolio Building MA11 14 Clock Hours Each student works as a ‘make-up artist/stylist’ on a fashion shoot collaborating with a professional photographer and models. Student’s responsibilities include research, design, make-up, hair and wardrobe styling. The focus is on editorial style, beauty and trendy and bazaar fashion looks. Each student works as both a lead artist and an assistant. The result is the beginning a strong diversified fashion portfolio showcasing each artist’s talent. Upon graduation, students receive a CD of all of their work and may purchase a Portfolio Package of color corrected & enhanced images in a 10” X 12” professional portfolio. The business side of makeup artistry is covered: preparing for interviews, creating business cards and a winning resume, building a diversified portfolio, creating comp cards, and prepare for interviews with Photographers, Agencies and Production Companies.
Character Make-up for Film & TV MA12 175 clock hours Special FX training is necessary for those who wish to work in the theater, film & television industries. A makeup artist’s job is to help create characters from all time periods in every walk of life in any circumstance. This course teaches the necessary skills to transform actors into whatever the script requires. Students learn many elements of special makeup effects and how to break down a script, plan the makeup prior to the shooting of scenes, and ensure accurate continuity. |