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The college is registered by VETAB, Austudy approved and member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET). It also Registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students to deliver full time courses.

Certificate IV in Make-up (Full Time)

Course Duration: 33 weeks (29 weeks face to face study + 4 weeks breaks)
3 days per week from 9.15am - 5.00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Term One, Two, Three

This full time course is delivered within a class room setting through demonstration, detailed instructions and guidance, with all of the modern accessories that are available to those working in make-up within a wide range of industries. The classroom is purpose fitted out with a teacher present at all times during the course. The Certificate IV course covers a brought subject range and is ideally suited for persons seeking employment or wanting to work freelance as make-up artists for Film, Television, MTV or Fashion. People who wish to become managers, head make-up artists or start a business on their own should continue into the Diploma course. This course is an entry point to the Diploma of make-up.

Overview of Course Contents and Skills taught

  • Occupational Health and Hygiene
  • Corrective Make-up
  • Beauty Make-up
  • Colour Theory
  • Remedial Camouflage Make-up
  • Design Principles to shape the face, eyes, lips and nose
  • Bridal & Special Occasion Make-up
  • Retail and Sales Techniques
  • Artificial lash application
  • Make-up for Photography,Make-up for Cat Walk, Stylized Make-up
  • Guidance on producing a portfolio for Fashion and Editorial work
  • Television Make-up, Film Make-up including Script Breakdown
  • Make-up Techniques for Men
  • Period Make-up
  • Make-up through the ages, Ageing Techniques
  • Theatrical Make-up, Character Make-up, Ballet Make-up
  • Kabuki Make-up, Geisha Make-up,
  • Hair/Wig Styling, Beard and Facial Hair Application
  • Injury Simulation, Mock Disaster
  • Face Painting
  • Clown Make-up
  • Fantasy Characters with putty
The course relies upon the student's ability to demonstrate skills, not to just talk about them. We call that competency based training. You are assessed through written work, observation during the practical classes and the final product. You get to apply the make-up and also to be a model: you sample the experience form both sides. Entry Level Requirements
Students must have a minimum of year 10 subjects including mathematics, plus proficiency in written and spoken English equivalent to IELTS 5.5. International students must obtain a student visa and have Overseas Health Cover prior to commencement of the course.

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