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Certificate Courses

Our Certificate Program is a comprehensive, in-depth makeup artistry training program. By offering professional instruction in all areas of makeup artistry, we prepare students to work in all avenues of the industry, including editorial, bridal, theatrical, media, clinical and more. In addition, the duration of the Program is specifically designed to allow students to quickly launch their career.

Our Graduate Mentorship Program is offered at no additional cost to students who successfully complete all eight courses in our certificate program at Make Up First® School of Makeup Artistry. Learn more about our Graduate Mentorship Program

 
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Basic Makeup I

This course is the prerequisite for all other courses. Fundamentals, color theory, and facial anatomy. Application techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced.

This course runs 24 hours over two weeks.

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Basic Makeup II

Focus on makeup appropriate for all skin tones, facial features, and mature skin. Learn corrective techniques using the principles of highlight and contour.

This course runs 24 hours over two weeks.

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Media Makeup HD

Learn the skills necessary to meet the demands of changing technology: high definition television, film and video, as well as print.

This course runs 12 hours over one week.

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Media: Runway, Editorial, Fashion

Express creativity while learning to create makeup applications suitable for runway events, editorial storyboards, and for advertising campaigns.

This course runs 24 hours over two weeks.

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Theatrical Makeup A

Learn theatrical makeup application. Aging makeup, cuts, scars and bruises. Create dimensional, realistic looking skin textures.

This course runs 12 hours over one week.

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Theatrical Makeup B

Focus on character alteration and additional techniques and products for aging, gore, creating dimension, and “blocking the brows.” Replicate period theatrical makeup and create your own fantasy characters.

This course runs 12 hours over one week.

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Clinical Makeup

Learn the structure and function of the skin. Learn the art of paramedical camouflage makeup for tattoos and skin discolorations. Makeup appropriate for each skin type and condition will be determined and applied.

This course runs 12 hours over one week.

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Careers in Makeup Artistry

Learn what's necessary for different careers in the field of makeup artistry. Get analysis, review and critique of your portfolio.

This course runs 5 hours over one day.

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Bundle & Save!

To earn a Certificate of Completion from Make Up First® School of Makeup Artistry, students are required to complete all eight courses.

Program Duration: 150 clock hours over the course of 10 weeks.

Purchase all eight courses as a bundle for $6,000 (including the student makeup kit). * Alternatively, if purchased individually, the total tuition cost for all eight courses is $9,030, which includes the student makeup kit.

  • Basic Makeup I,

  • Basic Makeup II

  • Media Makeup HD

  • Media: Runway, Editorial, Fashion

  • Theatrical Makeup A

  • Theatrical Makeup B

  • Clinical Makeup

  • Careers in Makeup Artistry