About Media Makeup

This qualification is required to work as a Nail Technician.

Through the program Leaners will be guided by our industry trainers and will learn, manicure & pedicures, electric file equipment, PolyGel sculpted nails, Acrylics and get creative with loads of Nail Art and Enhancements. Work health and safety, social media and working in professionally within the industry are all included in the comprehensive program.

Learners will gain the skills, knowledge and confidence through practical learning in our student salon located onsite at the academy to prepare for the workplace. e-Learning system is used to support all aspect of the program.

Job outcomes include working in a Salon Environment or Self Employment.

This program is combination of Makeup & Beauty, designed to learn a variety of services required to either set up a at home salon or work within a hairdressing/beauty salon or spa. With a strong focus on Makeup skills covering all of the fundamentals to provide event makeup services such as Photographic Makeup and Bridal Makeup. This course includes a Professional Photoshoot.

Adding Beauty services that complement Makeup is a great way to be able to maximize and diversify your income as most beauty services are needed all year round and can fill up your appointments during the week and build a returning clientele. During the program you will learn Lash Extensions, Lash & Brow Tinting, Brow Shaping, Waxing Services, Spray Tanning and Manicure & Pedicure Services including Gel nails.

This comprehensive course incorporates all of the skills and in depth knowledge required to work as Beauty Therapist. Job opportunities include, Day Spa’s, Beauty Salon or Clinics, Home Business, Resorts or Cruise Ships and have the opportunity to travel all around the world !bThe program has a high amount of practical skills and treatments that are required to be demonstrated on clients in our Student Salon. You will learn how to manage a spa or salon environment also have the opportunity to complete work experience in Salons of your choice. Our practical approach ensures you will have confidence and skills to prepare you for the industry.

This program is perfect for those wanting to develop the necessary skills and confidence to work as a Freelance Makeup Artist. Participants will learn to apply makeup for a range of events including photography shoots, weddings, fashion and fantasy. Students can expect to develop skills in airbrushing, hairstyling and photographic makeup as well as learning how to establish themselves in the industry and turning their passion into a career.

Possible career outcomes include: Beauty Salon or Freelance make-up Artist specialising in the Fashion Industry, Wedding Industry, Print and Digital Media Industry or Special Event make-up & Hair Styling.

This course includes a series of Professional Photo Shoots to develop a Professional Portfolio.

Participants will gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work as Retail Cosmetics Consultant/Sales Person in either a Department Store, Makeup Boutique, Pharmacy or Salon.

Work placement is provided in the Media Makeup Retail Store and Student Salon located at the Academy. This is a compulsory requirement of the qualification for learners to gain the relevant industry experience. Participants will be required to complete approximately 30 hours of work placement demonstrating their practical skills and knowledge on “clients and customers”. Work placement will be completed throughout the duration of the course and has been factored into the delivery timetable**

If you are wanting to expand on your Prosthetics skills, learn more about prop making and enhance your SFX Makeup, this is the program for you!!

Learners who have already completed Diploma of Screen & Media will benefit from having prior makeup experience. Learns can be assessed for Recognition of Prior learning (RPL)

Experience hands on, real, practical skills by working with industry professionals and assisting with the design and development of Special Effects items to be used for Film Productions giving you “On Set” experience of how to manage the requirements.

A variety of prop making, and advanced moulding and casting techniques will be used to create full character designs using a combination of materials to make various prosthetics. You will also develop a Professional Portfolio of creative work that will enhance your career as an artist.

This course enables the participant not only to gain practical & technical skills but also the confidence required to work as a Photographic, Film & Television Make up Artist/ Technician to provide services for: Media Special Effects, Body Art & Face Painting Events, Feature Film & Television Productions, Theatre, Fashion & Wedding Photography, Runway and Music Clips.

A comprehensive program that extends the knowledge & skills of a makeup artist into all forms of media from sketching, presenting of photographic portfolios in print & digital format, sculpting, body art, and airbrushing. It incorporates a series of photo shoots. The course covers business plans, marketing and client interaction to provide effective communication and awareness in a rapidly changing and diverse environment.