Our School
We are a contemporary school of makeup artistry providing education in all the different modalities: fashion, bridal, photography, runway, video, stage, film, and television. Lectures, demonstrations, audio-video presentations, and hands-on guided practice maximize our training for both beginners and experienced makeup artists.

Students study with award winning celebrity artists who are dedicated to excellence in their craft. They share their skills, "real world" experiences, and trade secrets with ceaseless passion.

Multi-Media Makeup Artistry Program 140 hours
The Multi-Media Makeup Artistry program teaches the techniques that are demanded of today's makeup artists. Students master the basics of corrective makeup and go on to the more complex. Hands-on guided practice each day helps students refine their skills, develop confidence, and acquire the necessary knowledge to work in every facet of the industry.

Fashion Makeup Artistry Program 315 hours
With specific media makeup training and a first class portfolio, makeup artists can earn a very lucrative income. This program prepares students for work in the fashion and cosmetic industries. Students polish their skills working with models and photographers. Makeup techniques for Print Photography, HDTV, Music Video, Runway and the Stage are all covered.

Production Makeup Artistry Program 490 hours
This is our master program. It prepares students to work with actors, models, photographers, and TV, video & film production companies.

This program covers the knowledge, techniques, and on-set experience required for entry-level employment in the entertainment industry. It is consistent with the criteria required for membership in the major Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Union Locals.

Course Descriptions
Fundamental Makeup Technique MA1 70 clock hours
This class builds a strong foundation in the basic techniques of beauty makeup artistry. The curriculum includes:

• The Essential Principles of Application
• Artistic Color Theory
• Sanitation & The Tools of the Trade
• Facial Geometry & Corrective Techniques
• Current Looks & Trends
• Mature Makeup
• Camera Ready Bridal Makeup
• Multi-Cultural Makeup

Airbrush Makeup & Tanning MA3 14 clock hours
Airbrushing makeup is the preferred technique for digital photography and high definition television. This class covers basic application, body art, and airbrush tanning.

High Fashion Photographic Makeup MA4 21 clock hours
This course is an introduction to makeup for print work and runway. Students what it is like to work closely with photographers and models on photo shoots, music videos, and runway shows.

Intro to Make-up for Film & Television MA5 28 clock hours
This course teaches the fundamentals to work in television and film, music videos, commercials, daytime television, sitcoms, news and films. Different styles of makeup, terminology, pre-production responsibilities, the actual shoot day, tools of the trade, and special effects are all included.

Professionalism: Marketing Yourself MA6 7 clock hours
A thorough critique of each individual's makeup skills and career goals prepares each student to enter the job market as a professional makeup artist. Students learn how to build their portfolio, create comp cards, a winning resume, and prepare for interviews.

Makeup for Print, Music Video, Runway & Stage MA7 105 clock hours
Students work with designers, models, creative directors and photographers. This course covers the techniques used for print advertising, catalog layouts, fashion editorial work, music videos, runway shows, black & white photography, HDTV, and the stage. Student's work is critiqued on camera and captured in six photo shoots.

Hairstyling for Production Makeup Artists MA9 35 clock hours
Production make-up artists must be able to style hair. The Hairstyling for Production course teaches hair styling techniques for commercial, editorial, and fashion work. Students explore period and fantasy looks, and capture their work in a high fashion fantasy photo shoot.

Body Art Airbrushing MA10 21 Clock Hours
Body painters work frequently in television commercials, print advertising, special events, and in films, especially in science fiction. This course teaches body contouring, lingerie, tribal art, super heroes, and painting on clothes.

Fashion Portfolio Building MA11 14 Clock Hours
Each student works as a 'make-up artist/stylist' on a fashion shoot collaborating with a professional photographer and models. The result is the beginning a strong diversified fashion portfolio showcasing each artist's talent. Upon graduation, students receive a CD of all of their work.

Character Make-up for Film & TV MA12 175 clock hours
Special FX training is necessary to work in the theater, film & television industries. This course teaches how to transform actors into whatever the script requires. Topics covered:

• Character Design & Execution
• Injury Simulations
• Tattoo Application
• Character Aging
• Bald Cap Application & Coloring
• Period Makeup & Researching a Project
• Working with Various Types of Hair
• Applying Prosthetic Appliances