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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Fundamental Makeup Technique 78 clock hours
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This class builds a strong foundation in the basic techniques of beauty makeup artistry. Short lectures, video presentations, and live demonstrations are followed by guided practice emphasizing the individual elements of makeup application, important factors to learn before taking any of our more advanced makeup classes. This course is recommended for beginners and artists who have worked as a counter salesperson and lack technical training from professional makeup artist schools. The curriculum includes:
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The Essential Principles of Application |
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Artistic Color Theory |
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Sanitation & The Tools of the Trade |
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Facial Geometry & Corrective Techniques |
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Brow Shaping & Design |
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Problematic Lip Shapes & Correction |
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Corrective Application on Different Eye Types |
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Skin Care & Primers |
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Reshaping with Highlighting & Contouring |
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The Effects of Lighting |
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Current Looks & Trends |
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Custom Blending Foundation |
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Mature Makeup |
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Corrective Camouflage |
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False Eyelash Application |
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Successful Skills in Retail Artistry |
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Multi-Cultural Makeup |
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Airbrush Makeup & Tanning 19 clock hours
Airbrushing make-up is the preferred technique for digital photography and HDTV (high definition television). Those specializing in print-work, fashion, and bridal makeup need to master this skill, which isn't yet taught at many make up schools. As television networks, like CNN, have switched to airbrushing, it is demanded of today's makeup artists.. Airbrushing provides a camera-ready velvety texture in a quarter of the time it takes to do traditional makeup application. This class covers basic application (including eye makeup, blush, and lip color) and airbrush tanning.
High Fashion Photographic Makeup 32 clock hours (pre-requisite Fundamental Makeup & Airbrushing Makeup & Tanning)
This course is an introduction to 'camera ready' makeup for photography: bridal, special events, print work and runway. Students learn the looks of ‘Clean Beauty’, ‘Glamour’, ‘Fashion’ and ‘High Fashion’. Video presentations and demonstrations bring the various techniques to life. Students learn how to adapt the makeup for in-studio photo shoots, outdoor events, or runway. They learn the on-set protocols and the business skills necessary to work with photographers, designers, and models. They also learn how to market their services, create bridal contracts and develop a thriving bridal business.
Intro to Makeup for Film & Television 26 clock hours (pre-requisite Fundamental Makeup & Airbrushing)
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills necessary to work in television and film, music videos, commercials, daytime television, sitcoms, news and films. Different styles of makeup, terminology, pre-production responsibilities, the actual shoot day, tools of the trade, and an introduction to character makeup are all included. The course culminates with a creative project. For those who are serious professionals and decide to pursue a career in film and television, Makeup for Film & TV in the Production Makeup Artistry Program provides the in-depth training needed, including the type of techniques you would expect to learn at a special effects makeup school.
Professionalism: Marketing Yourself 5 clock hours
A thorough critique of each individual’s skills and career goals prepares each student to enter the job market as a professional makeup artist. | |
Freelance Makeup Artistry 108 clock hours (pre-requisite Fundamental Makeup & Airbrushing Makeup & Tanning)
This course is like “boot camp” for a freelance makeup artist. Students acquire the knowledge to work in many different venues meeting the demands of both clients and employers. Numerous projects are designed to challenge students and simulate actual real-life working experiences. Each day focuses on a different area of work: makeup for pageants, glamour/boudoir shots, evening special events, runway shows, charity events, retail seasonal promotions and lessons, body camouflaging, and more. Students learn how to adapt to a variety of situations and problems preparing them for success. |
Retail & Marketing 32 clock hours
Students take an inventory of their artistic and technical skills as they explore career opportunities. This course covers business management, marketing and promotion. Students learn how to file taxes, obtain necessary licenses, and create a personal marketing plan and strategy
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Makeup for Print, Music Video, Runway & Stage 105 clock hours (pre-requisite Fundamental Makeup, Airbrushing and High Fashion Photographic Makeup)
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, 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 several photo shoots including a Commercial Catalog Ad, a High Fashion Editorial shot, and a Black & White, and Vintage Fashion Look.
Hairstyling for Production Makeup Artists 32 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 elaborate avant-garde up-dos will prepare a makeup artist 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 F3 19 clock hours
Many artists work professionally as body painters. They work frequently in television commercials, print advertising, special events, and film, especially 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 and body painting techniques including body contouring, lingerie, tribal art, super heroes, and painting on clothes. |
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Makeup for Film & TV P1 175 clock hours
Special 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. This course teaches the necessary skills to transform actors into whatever the script requires. Students learn how to break down a script, plan the makeup prior to the shooting of scenes to ensure accurate continuity and many elements of special makeup effects icluding:
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