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Master Makeup Artistry Course

Become a professional makeup artist with QC’s most popular and comprehensive course!

In this course, you’ll get:

  • A Master International Makeup Professional certificate
  • One-on-one mentoring from professional makeup artists
  • A professional makeup starter kit
  • Full business training to jumpstart your career

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Master Makeup Artistry Course Outline

Enter the makeup industry with confidence and skills thanks to a well-rounded education. You’ll learn the foundations of what makes a great makeup look, then dive into more complex techniques to enhance your abilities as an MUA.

Basic Makeup Artistry Units

UNIT A: Intro to Professional Makeup Artistry

  • A Career in Makeup Artistry
  • Building a Professional Makeup Kit
  • Brush Types and Brush Cleaning
  • Sanitary Practices
  • Professional Makeup Application
  • Starting Your Own Business (optional)

UNIT B: Skin Preparations & Basic Makeup Application

  • Skin Tones, Types, and Conditions
  • Basic Makeup Application
  • Client Cards
  • Makeup Removal Techniques
  • Corrective Makeup
  • Makeup for Mature Skin
  • Marketing and Promotion (optional)

UNIT C: Makeup for the Seasons & Working with Different Clients

  • Daytime and Evening Makeup Application
  • The Smokey Eye
  • Seasonal and Specialty Applications
  • Male Makeup Application
  • Teen Makeup Application
  • Working at a Makeup Counter
  • Working with Clients, Suppliers and
    Your Business Associates (optional)

UNIT D: Bridal Makeup & Makeup Trends

  • Bridal Makeup Booking, Consultation, and Trial
  • Makeup Icons and Trends
  • A Celebrity-Inspired Look
  • The Business of Bridal Makeup Artistry

Advanced Exclusive Master Makeup Units

UNIT E: Advanced Makeup Artistry Techniques

  • Glamour & fantasy makeup
  • “The 4 makeup faces”
  • False lashes
  • Catwalk & fashion photography makeup
  • Working with a fashion designer
  • Everyday makeup transformed for the runway
  • Transition to avant garde makeup
  • Makeup for photography, publicity, & live events
  • Editorial makeup

Optional Business Training

  • Finding an agency
  • Building your portfolio and reputation
  • Professional etiquette

UNIT F: Makeup for Film & Live Production

  • Makeup for theatre, dance, and live stage performance
  • Face painting & character makeup
  • Tattoo cover up
  • Special effects makeup
  • Makeup for HD film and TV
  • Working with a production crew

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How You’ll Learn

1

Access Your Course Materials

Receive your online materials within 48 hours, and access the Online Student Center right away!
2

Submit Your Assignments

Practice your makeup techniques and complete fun and practical hands-on assignments. Submit your assignments to the Online Student Center and wait for your tutor's feedback!
3

Review Your Feedback

Your personal tutor will review your work and provide you with personalized audio feedback. Use this advice to improve your skills for the next unit!
4

Become a Certified Makeup Artist

Graduate from your course and receive your professional makeup artist certification!
The M.A.C Pro Student Program

Learn From a MAC Eligible School!

QC Makeup Academy is a MAC Pro Eligible School!

Students taking QC Makeup Courses are eligible to apply for the MAC Pro Student Membership to receive discounts on MAC products, in-store and online! MAC Pro Student Membership information is available to eligible students in the online student center.

The M.A.C Pro Student Program

Learn From a MAC Eligible School!

QC Makeup Academy is a MAC Pro Eligible School!

Students taking QC Makeup Courses are eligible to apply for the MAC Pro Student Membership to receive discounts on MAC products, in-store and online! MAC Pro Student Membership information is available to eligible students in the online student center.

QC Makeup Academy Product Discounts 

Students that graduate from QC can take advantage of the exclusive product discounts offered by QC’s preferred makeup partners. Product quality is an important part of becoming a successful makeup artist!

14-Day Guarantee

At QC Makeup Academy, providing high-quality online makeup courses is our top priority. With QC’s 100% money-back guarantee, you’ll have 14 days to review your course materials from the day you receive them. If you have a question or concern, contact us. If in the 14 days, you decide the course isn’t for you, we’ll give you a full refund. Simply return the makeup kit (unused, with a tracking number) and your course fees will be immediately refunded.

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