Are You Dreaming Of A Career In Makeup?
Turn your passion for makeup into a rewarding career with our SHBBMUP009 Design & Apply Makeup course.
Whether you dream of becoming a freelance makeup artist, specialising in bridal and event makeup, or working in fashion, editorial, film, television, or retail, this nationally recognised course is the perfect place to begin.
Learn from experienced industry professionals who will share their skills, techniques, and insider knowledge to help you build confidence and develop professional makeup artistry skills.
Our graduates have gone on to achieve incredible success. Many now own thriving makeup businesses, work backstage at fashion events, on film and television productions, and with leading cosmetic brands. One of our graduates was selected to train in Paris before becoming the face of Sephora Australia, an inspiring example of the exciting opportunities that can begin with quality training and dedication.
Career Outcomes
Why Study With Us
Course Details
- Contraindications and their relationship to make-up services:
- Make-up principles
- Colour design
- Colour wheel
- Colour analysis
- Primary, secondary, complementary colours and greyscale
- Make up for various facial shapes
- The appearance of common skin types and conditions and their relationship to make-up services
- Selection, care and infection control for make-up equipment, products and tools
- Specific make-up products and colour application techniques
- Step-by-step makeup application
- Facial shapes
- Skin types and conditions
- Products and application techniques
- Highlighting, contouring & blush application
- Areas requiring corrective make-up
- Client image and occasion
- Fashion makeup
- Application of false lashes
- Colour theory analysis and design
- The latest eye & lip techniques, including smokey eyes and cut-crease, etc
- Contraindications to make-up services
Students are required to allow home time to practice on clients, review notes complete learner workbook.
A combination of face-to-face and self-paced learning. Face-to-face learning will normally be 4 full days or 8 evenings for practical tuition and 20 hours practising on paying clients. Time is to be allowed to complete the underpinning knowledge assessment at home and return to the Academy for 4 different practical assessments.
Beginners or those with beauty experience
Yes, you are required to provide up to 5 models over the duration of the course.
Yes we can organise kits for home use.
Please read our Course Guide booklet for full details.
For a complete list of course fees, payment plans, and funding options, please visit the Fees & Charges page.
Design & Apply Makeup Course
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Design & Apply Makeup Course
SHBBMUP009 Design & Apply Make-up
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