Learn how to apply specialist make-up for photographic, theatre, period, special effects, film, television and fashion. You will be taught all aspects of dramatic make-up including camouflage, liquid latex for special effects, body art, airbrushing and create unusual and stunning effects within the entertainment industry.
On completion you will be able to apply your acquired skills and knowledge as a qualified Specialist Makeup Artist in the in the entertainment, fashion, film, TV, theatre and beauty industries. Students with this qualification may wish to proceed to a degree level qualification, such as Bachelor of Creative Arts or pursue various employment opportunities within the Makeup Industry as a qualified Specialist Makeup Artist.
| Duration: | 1 Year & 1 Month (55 Weeks) |
| Requirements: | Australian applicants must be a minimum age of 16 International applicants must be a minimum age of 18 |
| Pre-requisite: | None |
| Start Date: | Contact us for next start date |
| CRICOS Code: | 093654C |
After achieving this qualification, individuals may wish to undertake:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills to gain various employment opportunities within the make-up industry in jobs such as make-up/hair stylist/designer, special make-up effects artist/designer and theatre, fashion photography, visual arts and film make-up artist.
Units covered during training:
| CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUAMUP401 | Design, apply and remove make-up |
| BSBDES402 | Interpret and respond to a design brief |
| BSBCRT402 | Collaborate in a creative process |
| BSBDES403 | Develop and extend design skills and practice |
| CUAMUP403 | Style hair performances or productions |
| CUAMUP404 | Style wigs and hairpieces for performances and productions |
| SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make up for photography |
| SHBBMUP004 | Design and apply remedial camouflage make up |
| BSBPMG522 | Undertake Project work |
| CUAMUP402 | Maintain make-up and hair continuity |
| CUAMUP502 | Design and apply specialised make-up |
| CUAMUP503 | Design and apply special make-up effects |
| CUAIND502 | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
Training is in a classroom setting, with a mix of practical work on clients, written work, workshops, and group discussion. Assessments include project work, demonstration of skills and participation in discussions, written assessment and presentations.
This is a practical qualification with a lot of hands-on assessment and mandatory hours that students must complete before being eligible for graduation so attendance is important to ensure successful completion of this qualification. All skills assessments will be required to be carried out on paying members of the public.