Level 4 Certificate in Makeup Artistry

Program Overview

This comprehensive makeup and beauty program immerses students in a wide range of techniques, from classic looks to advanced stage and screen makeup. Through hands-on experience in photoshoots, theatre productions, and fashion shows, students develop their skills and build a portfolio to launch their careers in the film, television, fashion, and cosmetics industries. The program also includes business skills to prepare students for self-employment or roles in small businesses.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Immerse yourself in learning the full range of skills in makeup and beauty for cosmetics consultancy, editorial and photographic work from tutors with years of professional experience.
• Delve into the glamour of the 50’s, the mystery of the Geisha and the terror of the vampire underworld as you design different looks across the ages.
• Progress to advanced techniques in stage and screen including corrective, character and period makeup, body art and stage FX.
• Transport yourself to the runways of Europe as you progress to makeup for high fashion editorial runway.
• Build your business skills so you can be your own boss or assist with the running of a small business.

Modules:

• 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

Teaching:

• You’ll develop and direct your own photoshoot, giving you invaluable experience as well as more material for your portfolio to wow prospective clients and employers.
• Work on theatre and fashion shows
• Hands-on experience is everything!
You’ll get the opportunity to work on a range of theatre productions and fashion shows, practicing all the different looks you’ll be mastering.

Careers:

• 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.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic

Tuition Fee: $9,772 Student Services Levy: $350 Course Related Costs: $1,000

International

Tuition Fee: $23,500 NZD Course Related Costs: $1,750 NZD