Academy of Makeup

CUA41220

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

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services) is the programme to take if you wish to work backstage, freelance, bridal or editorial. This course is jam-packed with all the makeup techniques you'll need to realise your goals of working backstage at the greatest fashion shows, the hottest editorial assignments, the trendiest music festivals, bridal events, freelance work, and more.

Delivery mode

Academy of Makeup offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • 116 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
  • 30 Garden Street, South Yarra
  • 17 Burnett Lane Brisbane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $8,010 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$8,010
Full Fee Tuition:
$8,010
Enquire with Academy of Makeup to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration
Estimated fee* $0 - $8,010 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 Academy of Makeup

The Academy of Makeup was founded in 1999 by Makeup Artist/Hairstylist, David McConnell. We have campuses in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

We have 20 years experience in teaching Makeup Artistry and our Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup) covers techniques from “A” for Airbrush to “Z” for Zombies, as well as everything in between (Beauty, SPFX, Period, Cultural, Business, Photographic, Freelance, Film, TV, Hair, Bridal & more).

We are members of ACPET, the Australian Hair and Beauty Industry Association and also the Makeup Artist Guild Asia Pacific. We are an approved Provider for VET Student Loans.

Our courses use face to face classes, guest speakers, masterclasses, apps, blogs, social media, hands on work experience, an easy to access student portal and “AOM TV” (our online video library).

We work hard to inspire you, whilst at the same time as giving you the freedom to express your creativity and take responsibility for your own personal growth and development.