Individual Courses
Beauty or FX Makeup Classes?
For individuals who want to expand their knowledge in a specific area or have a time or budgetary restraint, Cosmix allows students to enroll in individual makeup courses or a module like the BASIC BEAUTY or FX MAKEUP CLASSES. Some makeup courses may be taken without pre-requisites like Airbrushing, Character Makeup, or Special FX Prosthetics Makeup. Other makeup courses need certain specialized skills to properly prepare students for more advanced work. Please be advised that individual makeup courses taken on a stand-alone basis are not accredited by ACCSC or approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. In addition, students taking stand-alone makeup courses are not eligible for the career services that are offered to students and graduates of larger programs. For more information, contact our Admissions Department.
Beauty Module
Fundamental Makeup Technique
105 clock hours No Pre-requisites
May be taken alone as an Individual Course
This begins your evolution as an artist. We help you transform your image, develop the professional traits of a successful artist, and build a strong foundation in the essential techniques of beauty makeup artistry. Short lectures, video presentations, and live demonstrations are followed by guided practice emphasizing the individual elements of makeup application. This course is recommended for beginners and artists who have worked at a retail counter and lack technical training. It emphasizes the attention to detail necessary to work in every media. The course includes:
- The Essential Principles of Application
- Professional Dispositions
- Artistic Color Theory
- Sanitation & The Tools of the Trade
- Facial Geometry & Corrective Techniques
- Brow Shaping & Design
- Problematic Lip Shapes & Correction
- Skin Care & Primers
- Corrective Technique on Different Eye Types
- Current Looks & Trends
- Reshaping with Highlighting & Contouring
- Multi-Cultural Makeup
Airbrushing Makeup
28 clock hours No Pre-requisites
May be taken alone as an Individual CourseAirbrushing makeup 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. 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)
Wedding & Event Makeup
42 clock hours – Pre-requisites Fundamental & Airbrushing
This course covers ‘camera ready’ makeup for bridal and special events. Airbrushing Makeup is a pre-requisite as both brides and photographers request it. Students learn current trends and classic looks for any occasion from a big-city black tie extravaganza to a simple oceanfront ceremony. Students adapt makeup for in-studio photo shoots or outdoor events. They also learn how to market their services, create bridal contracts and develop a thriving bridal business.
Fashion Module
Hairstyling for Makeup Artists
14 clock hours
Program Students Only
Production makeup artists must be able to style hair. This course teaches hair styling techniques for commercial, editorial, and fashion work. Fundamentals of hairstyling, from basic blow-drying to intricate up-dos prepare students for production work. Students also learn period-inspired hairstyles made famous by Hollywood celebrities. Their work is then captured in four photo shoots that follow in the course Makeup for Fashion including a Vintage Pinup Look.
Makeup for Fashion
91 clock hours
Program Students Only
This course is staged in a different atmosphere. Students now comprise a creative team; they learn to work with designers, models, creative directors and photographers. Print advertising, catalog layouts, fashion editorial work, avant-garde, black & white and color photography, and runway shows are included. Students learn how to research, design, and execute successful advertising campaigns and magazine editorial spreads ranging from commercial ‘clean beauty’ to high fashion ‘glam’ and fantasy makeup.
Students’ work is captured in several photo shoots including a black & white photo, high fashion editorial shot, vintage fashion shot, and an avant-garde art piece. Artists’ responsibilities include research, design, makeup, hair and wardrobe styling. The work is evaluated on editorial style, beauty and makeup proficiency. Students learn how to build a winning portfolio and plan their marketing strategy.
Retail & Marketing
20 clock hours
Program Students Only
This course focuses on entrepreneurial skills, professional dispositions, retail merchandising, sales, and customer relations. Students learn how to create their own freelance business and successfully work in a retail environment.
Character Module
Character Makeup
167 clock hours No Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites Fundamental & Airbrushing
In film and television, a makeup artist’s job is to help create characters real and fantasy from all time periods. This course teaches the necessary skills to transform actors into whatever the script requires. Students learn many elements of character effects makeup and how to break down a script, plan the makeup prior to the shooting of scenes, and ensure accurate continuity. Topics covered:
- Character Design & Execution
- Injury Simulation: Scratches, Lacerations & Scars
- Bullet Entrance & Exit Wounds
- Bruises & 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Burns
- Zombies and Dead Simulation
- Ice FX
- Character Aging with Highlight & Shadow
- Stretch & Stipple Aging
- Bald Cap Application & Coloring
- Facial Hair Application
- Tattoo Application
Sign up for Makeup Artistry Classes
Students and graduates may take individual makeup artistry classes alone in order to build their knowledge and specialize in a particular area of artistry. They may also take makeup artistry classes to add value to their skills in their chosen area of employment. Before you register, speak with an Admissions representative in order to ensure that you have completed all required pre-requisites.
Film, TV, and Theater Module
Makeup for Film & TV
63 clock hours – Pre-requisites Fundamental & Airbrushing
This course focuses on the fundamental skills necessary to work in television and film, including music videos, commercials, daytime television, sitcoms, reality shows, TV series, news broadcasts, and films. Breaking down a script, industry terminology & protocols, creating a continuity journal and morgue, high definition techniques and products, and pre-production responsibilities are all included. Students learn how to work with a cinematographer and actors in the production of a short film.
Theatrical Makeup
70 clock hours – Pre-requisites Fundamental, Airbrushing, Character
This course prepares students for work in the performing arts including musicals, operas, ballets and live concerts. Students learn the principles of stage makeup including technical terminology and lighting effects. This course teaches the different styles of Drag Makeup, and Body Painting.
Special FX Module
Special FX Prosthetics Makeup
210 clock hours No Pre-Requisites
May be taken alone as an Individual Course
This course equips students with makeup & lab techniques to create special effects for film, television, and theater. Students learn about silicone, gelatin, and foam latex materials. They design, create, and apply prosthetic and dental appliances. The process includes conceptualization, life casting, sculpting, molding and application techniques.
Blood delivery methods are also included. Students learn and practice the art of application, utilizing proper placement, coloration and blending to create realistic characters. The final project for the special effects makeup artist school is captured in a photo shoot.
Creature Design
34 clock hours- Pre-requisite FX-2- Special FX Prosthetics Makeup
Students learn how to design, construct and mold an advanced three dimensional sculpted character. This course is ideal for artists interested in working in a special makeup effects lab building projects for film, television and theatrical productions, haunted houses, toy or video game productions and theme parks. Our FX Makeup students’ final project is captured in a photo shoot.
Cosplay
56 clock hours FX-4 – Pre-requisite FX-2 Prosthetics & FX-3 Creature Design
Cosplay or “costume play” is a performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character. Students make wings, armor, swords, and other props to complete their final character that is captured in a photo shoot.
Skin Care Module
Sanitation & HIV/AIDS
14 clock hours
Program Students Only
Students learn the guidelines for healthcare professionals that cover the safe handling of materials, instruments and equipment. They learn product knowledge on antiseptics, disinfectants, and how to use them, as well as the different equipment used to sterilize facial tools. This course covers the differences between HIV and AIDS and the transmission and prevention of the viruses. It covers United States statistical data and resources.
Skin Sciences
85 clock hours
Program Students Only
Students begin to study general sciences: pathology of the skin – recognizing skin diseases and disorders, general anatomy and physiology, histology of the skin, chemistry, electricity, and disorders and diseases of the skin. Students then learn about skin analysis, skin types and products.
Facial Procedures & Makeup Application
162 clock hours
Program Students Only
This course focuses on actual practices performed by the esthetician. Students begin by learning how to set up a treatment room, select and operate facial equipment, learn about electricity, product knowledge, and how to disinfect and sanitize implements and equipment. Students also learn an array of different facial treatments, facial massage techniques, and begin developing their skills through hands-on training. Students are introduced to basic makeup techniques including facial geometry, color theory, and principles of corrective techniques.
Hair Removal
32 clock hours
Program Students Only
Students study the morphology of the hair, hair growth cycles, methods of hair removal both permanent and temporary, and product knowl-edge on a variety of hot and soft waxes, body sugaring pastes, and other products. Students practice waxing all areas of the face and body. This includes legs, bikini, underarms, facial hair and eyebrows, back and chest.
FL Law & Business Development
7 clock hours
Program Students Only
This course covers the Florida Statues that govern makeup artists, facial specialists, and cosmetologists. Students review the rules and laws set by the State of Florida. Students learn practical knowledge on business management. The course covers resume writing, interviewing skills, responsibilities of employment, client retention, retail strategies, incentives, goal setting, designing successful marketing strategies, listening and communicating, and day to day salon operations.
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