INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATEÂ IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY
Self Paced Online Makeup Course
This is a course of very high standards, that is very competitively priced. The course materials are used internationally, and the delivery and format are identical to the Diploma version of the course. The only difference is that the Certificate course is about 30-40% less in the volume of learning and there is no additional impost of Self Directed Study.
Tutors do not have to be Government accredited but have all been handpicked for their industry expertise and ability to impart knowledge to students.
This is a non accredited course in Australia although the course is recognised globally by the following bodies:
– IARC (International Approval and Registration Centre)
– BAC (British Accreditation Council)
– UKRLP (United Kingdom Register of Learning Providers)
– BBB (Better Business Bureau)
You need a great portfolio, not necessarily a degree in makeup artistry to become a professional makeup artist. This is exactly what our Certificate Course focuses on – providing you with the practical skills and technical knowledge to build a professional portfolio and launch a rewarding freelance makeup career or an exciting new hobby.
Course Fee
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- 24/7 Support
- Exclusive Facebook Group
- Product Discounts
- Flexible Payment Options
- Free Website Portfolio To Display Your Work
- 7 Day Money Back Guarantee
- Personal Tutor
Module 1
Module 1Makeup Products & Equipment
Get to know the author, Rachel Dal Santo, before she introduces you to the colourful world of Makeup Artistry and all it entails. This module takes an extensive look at the broad range of products and equipment available, colour theory, and how to operate safely as a makeup artist.
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction to the Course
- Welcome!
- Ten Attributes of a Successful Makeup Artist
- The Author & Guest Makeup Artists
- Tools and Products
- An Introduction to the Makeup Artist’s Kit
- Equipment, Skincare and WHS
- Makeup Products
- Special Effects Products
- Makeup Brushes
- Purchasing Your Kit
- Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Work Health & Safety Guidelines for the Makeup Artist
- Cleaning Your Brushes, Sponges, and Powder Puffs
- Colour Theory for the Makeup Artist
- Understanding Colour
- The Language of Colour
- Face Charts
- Makeup Designs : Guidelines for the Makeup Artist
- Makeup Application Basics
- Skin Types and Skin Conditions
- Skincare Products
- Concealer Types and Application
- Foundation Types and Application
- How to Choose a Foundation According to Skin Type
- Mixing Foundations
- Popular Foundation, Primer and Moisturiser Brands Currently Used in the Film, Television and Photography Industries
- Powder Types and Usage
- Correcting Skin Problems and Covering Tattoos
- Assignment 1
- Stay Connected
- The IMUA Community
Module 2
Module 2Face, Eyebrow, Eye, & Lip Shapes
Become familiar with the diversity of human facial features and learn the skills required to make up any face with confidence!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Face Shapes
- Identifying Face Shapes
- Contouring : Highlight & Shade
- Application Techniques : For Contouring
- Eye Shapes
- Classic Eye Makeup
- Smokey Eye Makeup
- Makeup for Asian Eyes
- Eyebrow Shapes
- Measuring the Eyebrow
- Common Eyebrow Corrections
- Lip Shapes
- Lip Products
- Common Lip Shape Problems and How to Fix Them
- Assignment 2
Module 3
Module 3Glamour Makeup for Photography
From the photography studio to the wedding aisle, delve into the depths of Glamour Makeup and learn about the various styles and techniques for making your clients feel beautiful!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Glamour Makeup for Photography
- Makeover Photography Studios
- Blogger/Social Media Influencers : Guidelines for the Makeup Artist
- Wedding Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Beauty Photography
- Other Commercial Photography
- Model Release Forms
- Makeup Trends and Fashions
- Staying on Trend
- Fashion Makeup Demonstrations
- Soft Natural Makeup
- Classic Corporate Makeup
- Red Carpet Glamour Makeup
- Kim Kardashian / Instagram Inspired Makeup (Incorporating a Cut Crease Style Eyeshadow Application)
- Makeup for Black and White Photography
- Makeup Application and Capture for Black and White Photography
- Bridal Makeup
- Popular Bridal Makeup
- Mother of the Bride Makeup
- Additional Wedding Makeup
- Multicultural Weddings
- Indian Bridal Makeup
- Chinese Bridal Makeup
- Glamour Makeup for Dark Skin
- Working With Dark Skin Tones
- Bridal Makeup for Dark Skin
- Assignment 3
Module 4
Module 4High Fashion Makeup
Delve deeper into the Fashion Industry and explore the various styles and techniques of High Fashion Makeup Artistry. This fun module will have you exercising your artistic flair!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Photographic vs. Catwalk/Runway Makeup
- How Lighting Effects Makeup
- Understanding Lighting Types
- Coloured Filters
- Styles of Makeup for the Catwalk/Runway
- Hollywood Glamour and Avant-Garde
- Working With Fashion Designers
- Collaborating With a Team
- Designing for a Fashion Show
- Creating Looks for the Catwalk/Runway
- High Fashion Makeup Demonstrations
- Various Styles Explained
- Culture Inspired Look : Geisha
- Culture Inspired Look : Wodaabe Tribe
- Culture Inspired Look : Birth of Venus
- Theatre Inspired Look : Ballerina
- Historical Period Inspired Look : 1960s
- Historical Period Inspired Look : Rococo Era
- Assignment 4
Module 5
Module 5Makeup for Film and Television
Lights! Camera! Action! This module introduces you to the exciting world of Film and Television makeup! Become familiar with the many industry-specific standards and how they affect makeup design and continuity, which is one of the most crucial elements of this field.
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction to Film and Television
- Industry Overview
- Film/TV Crews and Their Duties
- Film/Television Crew Members and Their Duties
- Studio Protocol and On Set Expectations
- On Set Procedures and What to Expect
- Television Makeup
- High-Definition (HD)/Digital Television
- Floor Duty/On Set Maintenance for Television
- Male News Presenter Makeup
- Makeup for Men
- Makeup for Excellent Complexion
- Makeup for Average Complexion
- Unusual Problems and How to Fix Them
- Female News Presenter Makeup
- Applications for Female News Presenters
- Makeup for Female News Presenter
- Film Makeup
- Makeup for Film and the Differences Between Film and Television
- ‘No Makeup’ Makeup : Male
- ‘No Makeup’ Makeup : Female
- Script Continuity Analysis
- Steps to Set up a Continuity System
- Script Analysis : Life is Getting Better
- Continuity Considerations
- Character Breakdown Sheets
- Example of a Call Sheet From a Different Television Series for One Day’s Shoot
- Creating a Roster for the Makeup Department
- Creating a Makeup Budget
- Assignment 5
Module 6
Module 6Theatre Stage Makeup
As well as teaching you about the key differences between camera makeup and stage makeup, this module will take you back in time to provide you with in-depth insight into the fascinating history of makeup!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction
- Theatre Stage Makeup
- Designing the Makeup
- Lighting and Makeup
- Employment in the Theatre
- How to Collaborate in a Creative Process
- Basic Male Makeup Techniques for Theatre
- Historical Period Makeup
- Period-Based Productions
- Authentic Makeup vs Interpretations
- Ancient Egyptian Period : 3200 BCE (Before Common Era) – 400 CE (Common Era)
- Ancient Roman Period : 753 BCE – 476 CE
- Ancient Greek Period : 800 BCE – 146 CE
- Medieval and Renaissance Periods : 476 – 1350 CE (Medieval/Middle Ages), 1350 – 1500 CE (Renaissance)
- Tudor and Elizabethan Periods : 1485 – 1558 CE (Tudor), 558-1603 CE (Elizabethan)
- Stuart and Restoration Periods : 1603 – 1714 CE (Stuart), 1660 – 1688 CE (Restoration)
- Georgian Period : 1714 – 1830 CE
- Regency Period : 1811 – 1837 CE
- Victorian Period : 1837 – 1901 CE
- Edwardian and George V Periods : 1901-1910 CE (Edwardian), 1910–1920 CE (George V)
- 1920s Period : 1920-1930 CE
- 1930s Period : 1930-1940 CE
- 1940s Period : 1940-1950 CE
- 1950s Period : 1950-1960 CE
- 1960s Period : 1960-1970 CE
- 1970s Period : 1970-1980 CE
- 1980s Period : 1980-1990 CE
- Period Makeup Demonstrations
- Ancient Egyptian Makeup
- Georgian Makeup
- Victorian Makeup
- 1920s Makeup
- 1980s Makeup
- Common Theatrical Characters
- Geisha Makeup
- Clown Makeup
- Traditional White-Faced Clown
- Assignment 6
Module 7
Module 7Old-Age Makeup
This module is your first taste of Special Effects Makeup, exploring the various techniques available for adding years to your clients!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction
- Designing Old-Age Makeup
- Approaches to Aging Makeup
- Highlight and Shade : Approach and Method
- Latex or Stipple : Approach and Method
- Green Marble : Approach and Method
- Prosthetics : Approach and Method
- Old-Age Makeup Demonstration
- Assignment 7
Module 8
Module 8Character Makeup
Attain the skills commonly used in the fantastical world of character makeup. This module will have you recreating your favourite characters in no time!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction to Character Makeup
- Designing for a Character
- Designing for Film and Television
- Designing for Theatre
- Theatre Makeup Techniques
- Video Demonstrations
- Witch : Traditional Theatre Makeup
- Fagin (Oliver Twist) : Traditional Theatre Makeup
- Assignment 8
Module 9
Module 9Special Effects Makeup
This module officially welcomes you into the attention-grabbing and jaw-dropping world of special effects makeup. With a focus on injury and disease simulation, your creations are sure to give people chills!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction to SFX Makeup
- What is SFX Makeup?
- SFX Injury and Disease Simulation
- Bruising : Recreation
- Bruising : Application Technique
- Abrasions : Recreation
- Abrasions : Application Techniques
- Scabs : Recreation
- Scabs : Application Techniques
- Tears and Perspiration : Recreation
- Tears and Perspiration : Application Techniques
- Artificial Dirt : Recreation
- Artificial Dirt : Application Techniques
- Cuts and Lacerations : Recreation
- Cuts and Lacerations : Application Techniques
- Sutures/Stitches : Recreation
- Sutures/Stitches : Application Techniques
- Bullet Wounds : Recreation
- Bullet Wounds : Application Techniques
- Scars : Recreation
- Scars : Application Techniques
- Tattoos : Recreation
- Tattoos : Application Techniques (all Mediums)
- Chicken Pox (Varicella) : Recreation
- Chicken Pox (Varicella) : Application Technique
- Small Pox : Recreation
- Small Pox : Application Technique
- Burns : Recreation
- Burns : Application Techniques
- Injury and Disease SFX for Fantasy Characters
- Creating a Zombie Character
- Zombie Character : Application Technique
- SFX Film Makeup : Character Contact Lenses
- SFX Makeup Demonstrations
- SFX Film Makeup : Burns Simulation Demonstration
- SFX Film Makeup : Assault Simulation Demonstration
- Assignment 9
Module 10
Module 10Simple Prosthetics
A final look into the depths of special effects makeup, this module will give you the skills required for creating simple prosthetics!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction
- History of Prosthetic Makeup
- The Modern SFX Makeup Artist
- Prosthetic Manufacture Techniques
- Simple Prosthetic Techniques
- Out-of-Kit Prosthetic for Theatre
- Create Your Own Scar Plate
- Scar Plate Technique
- Assignment 10
Module 11
Module 11Wigs and Artificial Facial Hair
Become acquainted with the basics of artificial hair application, which is a sought-after skill for the professional makeup artist, making you stand out from the crowd!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction
- Wig Types
- Measuring a Client
- How to Measure a Client for a Handmade Natural Hair Wig
- Preparing a Client
- Preparing a Client for Wig Application
- Wig Preparation and Care
- Care, Cleaning and Storage : Synthetic Wigs
- Care, Cleaning and Storage : Natural Hair Wig
- Wig Application
- Application of a Medium- and High-Grade Wig : Synthetic (Regular Front)
- Application of a Lace Front Wig Synthetic or Natural Hair
- Apply a False Moustache
- Apply a Artificial Hand Knotted Moustache
- Assignment 11
Module 12
Module 12Working as a Freelance MUA
The refining touch to your newly acquired skills can be found in this module, which will equip you with the knowledge required to put your skills into professional use!
Module Content:
- Important Information
- Introduction
- Establishing a Successful Makeup Business
- Setting up Your Business
- How to Get Clients
- Tips for Working in Specific Industry Sectors
- Wedding
- Fashion
- Film
- Television
- Theatre
- Working as an MUA Assistant
- Congratulations
- Assignment 12
The Institute of Makeup Artistry offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study courses in makeup artistry using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
THE AUTHORS
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RACHEL DAL SANTO
Rachel Dal Santo, the author of the Professional Makeup Artistry course, is a makeup artist with over 30 years’ experience in and has worked in all facets of the Makeup Industry. The opportunity to teach her craft and pass on her knowledge and passion for makeup artistry is now Rachel’s main focus and she is passionate about passing her knowledge onto you.
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OUR TUTORS
Our handpicked tutors are not only great teachers, but experts in their fields.
RACHEL DAL SANTO
Rachel Dal Santo, the author of the Professional Makeup Artistry course, is a makeup artist with over 30 years’ experience in many sectors of the makeup industry
NOLENE DE JAGER
Nothing excites Nolene more than gaining knowledge in creativity and sharing it with others.
CATHERINE FARREN-PRICE
Catherine has taught art, makeup and special effects extensively over the past 30 years
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Online Makeup Course
The courses are designed to be self-paced. For the Certificate Course, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 6-8 hours per week for 24 weeks. For the Diploma Course, you would expect to dedicate, as per AQF standards, approximately 16 hours per week of structured and non-structured training over an 18 month period. Students studying the Certificate Course are provided up to 12 months to complete their studies. Students studying the Diploma Course are provided up to 18 months to complete their studies.
The course is completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace
When it comes to makeup artistry, the best way to gain experience is by working on as many different faces as possible! This is because every face is unique, and makeup techniques vary depending on face shapes. So, the more faces you can experience, the better for your overall experience. This said, we do require students to work on other people (over the age of 10) throughout the course.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor’s role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
No. The courses are designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in Makeup Artistry.
As the courses are provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
All the learning is done online in that when you enrol, you receive a username and password, which enables you to log onto our secure student site. From there, you can download your first module, which you could liken to your textbook as it contains all the information you will need to complete assignment one. Each module is approximately 90 pages in length and is full of detailed, technical information delivered in a friendly, conversational manner that is easy to understand. The concepts are further explained by way of diagrams, images and examples. Once you have completed your assignment (some are just theoretical, but the majority of assignments combine both theory and fun practical tasks), you then upload it onto our site for your tutor to mark. The tutors will give you a grade (out of 10) and a comprehensive evaluation of your work and ideas. Their feedback will help nurture and improve your skills each step of the way.-