Makeup Artistry
Be your
beautiful self
Diploma of Screen and Media - CUA51015
Start working in the exciting field of makeup artistry. This diploma is designed for students who wish to work as a Makeup artist or a Special FX artist/designer. Graduates of this Diploma will become highly qualified make up specialists in their field, using use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out work in the area of specialist make-up services for the film, television and entertainment industries and may coordinate the operation of a make-up department or business or operate on a freelance basis. We offer flexible study options, allow those looking at a new career to study part time or full time.
Duration
Full-time: 2 days per week over 12 months include school term breaks. Plus 80 hours external work experience.
Part-time: 2 nights per week over 12 months include school term breaks. Plus 80 hours external work experience.
Student Loans & Payments
This diploma is VET Student Loans approved. There are payment plans allowing you to pay your tuition fees in installments and by specified due dates. This training is delivered with ACT and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. A VET Student Loan assists eligible students to pay tuition fees by accessing a government loan. Each loan gives rise to a VSL debt, due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid, and will only be granted for students who meet eligibility criteria.
Resources Kit
You will be required to buy a resources pack with the uniform, notes, workbooks and makeup products to complete your diploma (total cost $500). For further details, and to see a detailed breakdown of resource items, see our tuition fee schedule. Additional products are supplied during training. Students can also purchase additional tools for their kit as they build up their skills and techniques and prepare for employment.
Work Experience
As a part of your training we ensure you are work ready through our work experience program. You are expected to complete 80 hours in total of work experience. A range of options are available to you including in our student clinic, photographic shoots, films, theatre and dance performances, runway shows, photographic shoots and more. You might assist your trainers or other professional makeup artists on bridal makeup, fashion and editorial shoots, or creating special effects.
International Qualification
We train you with both national and international syllabus, so that your new skills and standards will allow you to sit for international examinations on beauty therapies and make-up artistry right after you have completed the training with us. This is exclusive to ABTA full time students only.
ITEC Certificate in Makeup
ITEC Certificate in Business
Assessment
You will be required to demonstrate competency by successful completion of written knowledge exercises, group work, oral activities, practical skill demonstration and observations throughout your training. You will also build up a portfolio record of completed tasks during the training.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Previous recognised training may count as credit towards a diploma. A student must provide evidence that they have gained one or more Units of Competency offered in the qualification they wish to study. While RPL is an assessment process, where a student will provide evidence of their skills and knowledge gained outside of their studies, determining if a student is required to study units that are relevant to their experience. Please note that application must occur prior to course commencement, and you can request a form via one of our course advisors.
Online Learning
We have been providing online learning during covid-19.
However we are back in the classrooms starting July.
Units of Competency
You will need to complete the following units to attain your diploma.
CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts
CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP402 Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP403 Style hair for performances or productions
CUAMUP404 Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
CUAMUP502 Design and apply specialised make up
CUAMUP503 Design and apply special make up effects
CUAPRP401 Coordinate props
CUARES402 Conduct research
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBBOS001 Apply cosmetic tanning products