Elite Makeup Artist Course


ELITE MAKEUP ARTIST EMAC-C108 AIMS & OBJECTIVES The Elite Makeup Artist Course specialises in advanced makeup techniques, such as Makeup for TV, Specialised Hair Styling & Cutting, Special Effects Makeup and Makeup for the Print-Media Industry. To be respected in the industry today requires dedication, commitment and more than just a standard class-room education. The Elite Makeup Artist Course aims to offer students an entirely new perspective in the development of their career as a professional Makeup Artist by taking you to a higher and more advanced level of makeup artistry than offered at any other institution.


COURSE PRE-REQUISITES To enrol in this comprehensive makeup program, students must have completed studies in makeup to Diploma of Makeup level (or equivalent). Being an advanced course, the Elite Makeup Artist Course is designed to build on and supplement your prior makeup skills and experience, giving you the competitive edge you need for true success. All applicants are also required to attend a pre-enrolment interview to assess their eligibility for the course. There are limited positions in our once yearly intake for the Elite Makeup Artist Course.

	COURSE DURATION AND ASSESSMENT The Elite Makeup Artist Course is made up of approximately 240 class contact hours plus at least 40 hours of out of class work experience. This course is only offered on an after hours basis. At the end of the course, students are assessed on a completed, industry-standard portfolio that must be submitted to the Academy for review. This means that additional out of class work will be required in order to prepare and construct this portfolio. YOU SHOULD STUDY THE ELITE MAKEUP ARTIST COURSE IF... Your dream is to become a proficient Makeup Artist and achieve a level of professional makeup artistry high enough to work alongside the most established Makeup Artists in our industry. Become a leader, not a follower, with the Elite Makeup Artist Course.

		COURSE FUNDING This course is conducted on a full fee paying basis and has not been submitted to any government agency for funding purposes. Despite this, the Academy of Makeup offers interest-free student payment plans to assist students.

COURSE OVERVIEW HD TV MAKEUP Colour Theory Understanding lighting Air Brush makeup students will view their work through HD Equipment in a studio environment. Hair principles Hair preparation Hair wetting Hair sectioning Hair equipment understanding HAIR AND WIG STYLING Setting hair with rollers Blow waving Tonging Hair straightening Styling Hair up designs Period Hair styling 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's Basic hair cutting for Continuity Fringe cuts Trim cuts Beard and side burn PHOTOGRAPHIC Photo shoot Photographic Makeup Colour Photographic Makeup B & W (At students expense for the photographer) This will give students photos for there folio. Silicone prosthetics Silicone basics Silicone colouring Mould preparation Taking impression Making human limbs Silicone prosthetics Character Makeup In this class the student will use all techniques learnt in Diploma to design and create a full character. Techniques will include Bald cap, crape hair, ageing with latex and so on. WORK EXPERIENCE Extensive practical in the field experience.






Course Outcome As an Elite Makeup Artist, you will graduate at a level above and beyond the average Makeup College Graduate. Get the competative edge and move ahead to become an industry leader.