ACMUSE Australia

CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Certificate IV is designed for anyone wanting to become a professional Makeup Artist.

This 12 week face to face course will give you the skills to be able to work as a makeup artist for fashion and editorial, bridal, television or retail.

Our supportive and inclusive environment is the perfect place to turn your Makeup Dream into a reality.

Delivery mode

ACMUSE Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 233 Broadway, Glebe

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • ACMUSE accepts students who are 16 and have completed year 10, there is no maximum age limit.
  • Students are not required to have an ATAR to attend ACMUSE.
  • Students who have not completed year 12 will need to complete an LLN test provided by the college prior to commencement. This tool is used to identify any supports a student might require.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $5,600 Fees are based on full-time study.
NSW
  • NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$5,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$5,600
Enquire with ACMUSE Australia to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Weeks
Estimated fee* $0 - $5,600 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) will prepare you for the following roles.

Makeup Artist

Makeup Artists use make up and cosmetics to enhance beauty, cover blemishes and disfigurements, or even create prosthetic masks and special effects...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Special Effects Makeup Artist

A Special Effects Makeup Artist uses make up to create particular looks for movies, television or stage productions. You’ll apply make up to perfor...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Hair and Makeup Artist

A Hair and Makeup Artist uses their skills to create particular looks for performers in film, television and theatre productions. You might style h...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

About ACMUSE Australia

The Australian College of Make-Up and Special Effects (ACMUSE) was originally known as Film Make-up Technology, providing industry training for 40 years.

ACMUSE aims to provide nationally accredited courses and industry-leading non-accredited short courses to national standards in the fields of make-up for film, TV, theatre, fashion, bridal and special effects (SFX).

Furthermore, ACMUSE aims to support the entertainment industry through the provision of expertly trained graduates, suitable for immediate contract to the industry.

ACMUSE provides vocational courses that are competency based and comply with benchmarks set for competency-based training in the industry. Courses are comprehensive and seek to combine theory with practical skills to produce well-educated and skilled graduates.

All courses are suitable for individuals seeking a career in make-up and SFX in the following industries; performing arts, film, TV, theatre, fashion, bridal and photography.