MKC Beauty Academy


You'll find us in California, with many students coming from, ID 

Welcome to MKC
Located only in Los Angeles, California, MKC Beauty Academy provides a unique experience for students and professionals who want to excel in the beauty makeup industry. MKC is the creation of world-renowned makeup artist, Margaret Kimura.

MKC Beauty Academy offers a unique, focused education in a relaxing and safe atmosphere. Classes are small and personal, with a maximum of 10 students per class, and all of our instructors are working industry professionals in the subjects that they teach.

Unlike other makeup schools, MKC Beauty Academy offers a Master's program in Fashion, Beauty & Print Makeup for new and current artists who wish to take their skills to the highest level possible. In this program, you will learn media makeup techniques that stand up to the new high-definition technology of television and film.

Master's Program in Fashion, Beauty & Print Makeup (10-week day course: 343 hours)

CLASS SCHEDULES OFFERED
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

In this program, you will learn everything you need to know to become a professional makeup artist in print, television, film, or fashion. This course was designed by Margaret Kimura and is based on her 28 years of experience as a makeup artist in the entertainment industry. In addition to gaining unparalleled makeup skills, you will be educated in many makeup-related fields. This will make you a more complete professional makeup artist, ready to work (and be hired) in a variety of areas.

No other makeup artistry program covers these very important aspects of print makeup. Learn how to prepare hair for print, style a wardrobe, and understand retouching so you can still see your work in the finished product. Work with a professional photographer to learn how to apply makeup for different lighting sources. Gain the confidence and skills to effectively network and market yourself.

Your Master's Program experience includes an unprecedented 5 professional photo shoots with top fashion photographers and professional models. This means that as soon as you graduate, your portfolio will be ready to start landing you real jobs in fashion, beauty, print, television and film.

Program topics include:

  • Basio Basic Skin Care
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Highlight and Contouring Techniques
  • Mature Makeup
  • Male Corrective Makeup
  • Adapting Makeup for Special Occasions
  • Makeup for Black & White and Color Photography
  • Makeup for Film, Television and Print
  • Margaret's Shadows & Light Technique
  • Ethnic Makeup
  • Wedding Makeup
  • Print Hair for the Set
  • Wardrobe Styling Fundamentals
  • Beauty Lighting
  • Computer Aided Retouching
  • How to Handle a Client
  • Self-Image and Confidence
  • Developing a Success Plan
  • Advertising, Marketing and Networking
  • Life on the Set
  • Portfolio Review

When you enroll, you receive:

  • Equipment: Makeup kit, hair kit
  • Professional photographer for 5 photo shoots
  • Print-level models for 5 photo shoots
  • Professional-level portfolio book
  • Up to 10 prints for your portfolio (from your shoots)
  • Online web site portfolio hosting for 1 year (including domain name)

Total tuition: $14,600
Deposit: $1000 (or $150 with approved financial aid)

Financial aid
MKC Beauty Academy has partnered with SLM Financial Corporation, a Sallie Mae company, to offer you an affordable way to fund your education. SLM provides student loans to qualified applicants, or applicants with qualified co-borrowers. Loans can cover the cost of tuition and up to $6,000 for living expenses. SLM's credit-based loans are a great way to build credit while paying for your education. Loans can be deferred for up to 1 year, and with an excellent payment history, borrowers can apply to have their co-borrowers removed from the loan after 2 years. (Available only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a social security number).

Requirements
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.

In order to enroll, all students must submit an application, registration form, career assessment test, proof of education, successfully pass a color blindness test and a one-on-one interview with school founder, Margaret Kimura.

Only serious students who possess a passion for becoming professional makeup artists will be considered.

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