Fundamental Makeup Technique

105 clock hours 

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 

Airbrushing 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.

Hairstyling for Makeup Artists

14 clock hours 

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 

 Pre-requisites Fundamental, Airbrushing, Wedding & Event Makeup, Hairstyling for Makeup Artists

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 commercial headshot, a black & white photo, a high fashion editorial shot, and a vintage fashion shot. 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 

This course focuses on entreprenurial 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.