Professional Makeup Artistry for Fashion, Film and Media*
Level 4
A professional makeup artist needs a broad range of capabilities in all aspects of makeup artistry, combined with proficiency in hairstyling, beauty, and marketing. Our one-year certificate covers the skills needed for freelance or contract employment in cosmetics and fashion for the stage, screen, and all forms of media production.
Course Content
Makeup artistry is an acquired skill that requires a firm foundation of tools, techniques, and application. You will gain a broad base of all makeup skills from experienced tutors.
Some of the skills covered include personal preparation, pre-production, production and continuity skills (film, TV, stage and media), workplace skills, and makeup and hair for catwalk and photography.
Modules include:
- Beautician services
- Cosmetic consultancy
- Fashion makeup and hairstyling
- Wig and hairpiece styling
- Photographic makeup
- Corrective and glamour makeup
- Catwalk and promotions makeup
- Makeup for performing arts
- Film and television makeup
- Character and period makeup
- Introduction to Special Effects (SFX) and Body Art
Entry Requirements
Entry is open to beginners and all applicants are considered however you must be:
- 16 years or older.
- Able to demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written English.
Details of entry criteria and recognised prior learning are set out in the Guide to Enrolment.
Qualifications Awarded
- Certificate in Makeup Artistry - Level 4
- NZQA credits on the National Qualifications Framework
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Career Opportunities
Once you have graduated you can seek employment as a makeup artist in the following industries:
- Film
- Television
- Advertising
- Theatre
- Fashion
- Freelance
- Photographic studios
You will also be able to work in the cosmetics industry as a sales representative or technical consultant.
2018 Intake Dates
- 29 January 2018
- 26 February 2018
Duration
40 weeks including 6 weeks of holidays.
Location
This course is offered at our Auckland City campus.
Course Costs
You may qualify to have your 2018 course fees paid up to $12,000 for this programme by the government. Refer to the website www.feesfree.govt.nz to check and see if you are eligible. .to h
Tuition Fee: $8,653
Course Related Costs: $1,000*
*Includes the makeup kit which is required for this course.
If you're eligible for fees free study, you still need to apply for a Student Loan if you want to borrow course-related costs or living costs. You can apply through Studylink. Find out if you're eligible by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit Studylink
