Make Up Course Content

There are certain skills you need to become a successful make up artist. The ICI Make Up Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills students will learn about:

• Make up in society
• Supplies and tools
• Steps of applying makeup
• Client assessment
• Client preparation
• Make up specialisations
• Special effects (SFX)
• Makeup skills development
• Starting your own make up business
• Career planning & development

And you will learn it all at home, at your pace – no classroom needed!

Career Prospects

Imagine having a fun, high-paying job that lets you use your creativity to make people look good. Welcome to the world of make up artistry!

There are few jobs that offer so many benefits. As a make up artist you will have the satisfaction of making your vision a reality.

You may find employment in the film, video, television, theatre, photographic and fashion industries. A make up artist is also involved in the most important and exciting events of people's lives. You may cater to peoples make up needs for such events as an awards dinner, beauty pageant, prom night, or wedding. Or you might help cancer survivors look and feel better about themselves. You can find yourself working with celebrities such as models, actors, politicians, and musicians.

As a make up artist you will have a rewarding job with flexible hours. If you start your own business as a freelance make up artist you will enjoy the freedom of being your own boss. Plus you may get invitations to parties, admission to exclusive restaurants and clubs, or introductions to other celebrities you admire.

This course offers insider tips and expert career advice from successful professional make up artists who have worked for numerous celebrities and done make up for album covers, commercials, hit films, national magazines, music videos, and television.

The contributors to this course include an Emmy Award winning make up artist as well as a make up artist whose work has been featured in Elle, Harper's Bazaar, W and Martha Stewart's Living.

Assessment Details

This course includes in-depth written assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work you will receive prompt feedback.

Previous Study Requirements?

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course at any of the three levels it is offered at: Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma?

1. Certificate Level: represent basic vocational skills and knowledge.
2. Diploma Level: represent fundamental principles, techniques and knowledge. ICI Diploma level qualifications recognise the capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and/or management functions.
3. Advanced Diploma: represents are more specialised qualification and signifies skill and knowledge of a greater complexity and a higher level of personal accountability than is required at a Diploma level.

What You Receive as a Student

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

• Course notes and required reading materials
• Personal tutor (tuition and assignment feedback)
• Institute Identification Pass
• Reduced tuition rates should you wish to complete an additional program during your studies or upon graduation!

What You Receive on Course Completion

By the end of the Course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all relevant assignments and realistically expect to be well paid for your efforts.

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• ICI Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Make Up (Graduation Certificate)
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• You will be conferred with the right of displaying post-nominals after your name to reflect the qualification you have achieved. eg. John Smith, DipMA
• Letter of recommendation from the Institute Director
• Life membership of ICI + Alumni Association Membership
• Access to the ICI "Graduate Employment Service Program" (GESP) which facilitates support in the way of resources, contacts, resume assistance, job searches, interview preparation and career counselling and advice.

Contact us or enrol online and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!