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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.

Diploma of Make-up (Full Time)

Course Duration: 45 weeks (39 weeks face to face study + 6 weeks breaks)
3 days per week from 9.15am - 5.00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Term One, Two, Three, Four 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 Diploma of Make-up is designed for people who wish to become professional make-up artists and work in Film, Television, Theatre, MTV and Fashion. The Diploma course covers a broad subject range and includes units that are particularly suitable for those who wish to start their own business or manage a make-up department.

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
  • Theatrical Make-up, Character Make-up, Ballet Make-up
  • Kabuki Make-up, Geisha make-up
  • Ageing Techniques
  • Hair/Wig Styling, Beard and Facial Hair Application
  • Injury Simulation, Mock Disaster
  • Face Painting
  • Clown Make-up
  • Fantasy Characters with putty
  • Tattoos, Body Art, Airbrushing Techniques, Latex work
  • Manufacture and Application of Bald Cap
  • Designing and Making of Costume Accessories
  • Portfolio/ CV and Industry Knowledge
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 some 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 from 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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