Students attend class 20 hours per week.

MAKEUP ONE
INDUSTRY ESSENTIALS

Introduction to the Film Industry:

• Film union makeup requirements

• The role of the makeup artist and industry opportunities

• Clean beauty principles, ethical practices, sustainability, and inclusivity

• Eco-friendly and ethically-sourced beauty products

• The professional makeup kit: makeup products, tools, equipment, and maintenance

• Makeup brushes: discussion of hair and fibre types, the individual use of each brush, cleaning, and maintenance

• Sanitation and hygiene procedures

The Biology of the Skin and Facial Shapes:

• Skincare and skin analysis: how to identify skin types (dry, normal, oily)

• Skincare consultation: how to select the appropriate skincare products for various skin types

• Facial analysis: contouring for face shapes, eye shapes, nose, and lip shapes

• Highlighting, shading, and contouring techniques

Makeup Application Principles:

• Colour theory

• Corrective makeup techniques, skin tones, and inclusivity

• Skin tone analysis: how to select the correct foundation for all skin types and tones

• Eyebrows and false lashes: eyebrow shaping and application of individual false eyelashes

• Makeup designs: inclusive styles of makeup for daytime, evening, and special occasions

• Speed makeup application: “The 20 Minute Makeup”

Hair Styling Techniques:

• Hair styling basics for film

• Hair styling for bridal and special occasions: French roll, back bun, twists, knots, curls, positioning hair accessories (flowers, veils, tiaras)

• Working with hair extensions

Social Media:

• Social media platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn)

• Creator account setup 

• Brand identity 

• Understanding viral content

MAKEUP TWO
BRIDAL, PHOTOGRAPHY, FASHION AND AIRBRUSH MAKEUP

Bridal Makeup:

• The bridal industry: the relationship between the makeup artist, the bride, the stylist, and the photographer

• Bridal makeup techniques

• Bridal makeup styles and custom designs

• False eyelashes (individual and strip lashes)

• Bridal consultations and face charts

• Contracts and invoicing

• Bookings and marketing

• Time management skills: scheduling bridal appointments

Makeup for Photography:

• Photography makeup principles

• Classic red carpet makeup styles (smokey eye, graphic winged eyeliner, cut-crease)

• Current fashion makeup trends/influencer makeup trends

• Photoshoot etiquette (on location and in-studio)

• Makeup artist portfolio and artist representation

• Model testing: working with the wardrobe stylist and photographer

• In-studio and outdoor lighting, black and white film, colour film stock

• Male-to-female drag makeup

• Professional photoshoot (colour and black and white photography)

Airbrush Makeup:

• Introduction to airbrushing

• Airbrush beauty makeup application: foundation, highlight, contour, blush, eyeshadow, and eyebrows

• Bridal airbrush makeup

• Airbrush tanning and tattoo coverage

Makeup Transformations:

• History of makeup: period/era

• Influence of past decades on current fashion trends and retro editorials

MAKEUP THREE
DIGITAL MEDIA AND MAKEUP PRINCIPLES FOR FILM AND TV

Career Development and Business Skills: 

• Career planning

• Resume, business card design 

• Website development 

• Canva logo design 

Essential Business Skills:

• Business of beauty handouts 

• Business plan 

• Financial management 

• Contracts and invoicing 

• Brand ambassador 

• Collaborations/sponsored content 

• Brand representation 

• Working with agencies 

• Communications/media management

• Promotions/marketing 

• Sponsorships 

• AI/trendsetting/influencer techniques 

Portfolio and Social Media: 

• Portfolio development 

• Digital portfolio creation 

• Social media platforms 

• Online beauty content creation 

• Overview of popular beauty influencers and content

• Media marketing 

• Self-promotion

• Marketing strategies 

• Choosing a handle/writing bios 

• Finding a niche/target audience 

• Trend forecasting 

• Content creation (basic editing) 

Video Production and Editing:

• Media makeup content 

• Video production for self-promotion 

• Content creation/reels and stories 

• Filming, lighting, framing, and editing 

• Showcasing work online 

• Influencer strategies 

Filming and Editing:

• How to capture quality footage (Instagram reels)

• Filming content 

• Headroom in a shot 

• How to be on camera 

• Voiceovers 

• Filming tips 

• Studio setup 

• Filming 

• Review footage and editing

Working in Film:

• Character, script, and call sheet breakdown

• Continuity, set etiquette, and film terminology

• Roles for makeup artist on set

• Professional kit: tools, equipment, and products

• Digital face charting: character design and aging

Makeup for HD Film and TV:

• Corrective makeup and hair

• Aging

• Temporary tattoo application and real tattoo coverage

Advanced Airbrush Techniques:

• Stencilling custom designs and stencil burning

• Temporary tattoo and real tattoo coverage

Aging:

• Aging with latex

• Hair aging techniques

Hair Work (Beards, Moustaches, and Stubble):

• Types of hair used in film and TV

• Custom blending facial hair colour

• Hand-laying facial hair

• Ventilated hair (application and blocking)

• Hair stubble (painting and 3-dimensional techniques)

Bald Caps:

• Latex rubber bald cap application

• Plastic bald cap application

• Blending edges and texturing

• Sealing and painting techniques

MAKEUP FOUR
SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP

Injury Simulation:

• Introduction to out-of-kit effects

• Blood and dirt effects

• Bruising and stages of healing

• Lacerations and bullet wounds

• Burns

• Illness and skin conditions

• Stages of decomposition

• Application of continuity

• Massive trauma bruising

MAKEUP FIVE
SPECIAL EFFECTS LAB

Sculpting, Casting, and Moulding:

• Sculpting, cuts, wounds, scars, and boils

• Sculpting realistic skin texture

• Sculpting creative skin texture

• Casting and moulding custom-sculpted designs

• Snap moulds

Prosthetic Applications:

• Generic and custom designs

• Latex prosthetics

• Gelatine prosthetics

• Foam latex prosthetics

• Encapsulated silicone prosthetics

• Bondo transfers

Advanced Airbrushing:

• Creature effects

Lifecasting:

• Face casting for custom prosthetics

• Safety precautions

• Custom creature prosthetic (sculpting and application)