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The Masters Institute of Creative Education is Australia's only creative education collective offering Fashion, Hair, Beauty and MakeUp courses across five inter-connected colleges.
The Masters brings together the best creative institutes of Melbourne & Sydney to create a single cohesive education experience.
Students enrol in a specific college that best suits their desired career outcomes but take advantage of everything The Masters has to offer and join our MastersTribe. All colleges are connected through our industry incubator Agency T.M., which collaborates on over 80 projects every year.
The SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services helps students build a strong foundation for a career in the Beauty, Makeup or salon services industry. Students will graduate properly trained and ready to begin a career in the industry, with a strong understanding of beauty industry information, the technicalities of makeup and beauty services and an ability to thrive in the dynamic salon environment.
The course is delivered on-campus at our Melbourne CBD location. Students will receive hands-on training over four academic semesters, taking place one day per week (Wednesday). VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS) courses follow the same term structure as secondary schools.
Learn moreFrom mastering the art of skincare and rejuvenation to the latest treatments, our program empowers you to take your career to new heights and establish yourself as a valuable asset. Embark on a journey of beauty and personal fulfilment with our SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
The Masters SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy is designed to teach students the necessary skills and knowledge required to become a professional beauty therapist. You will learn to perform a variety of beauty services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and makeup services. As well as a range of newly added clinical services such as advanced facials, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion.
We also ensure that our students graduate as experts in skincare, with a thorough understanding of how nutrition and well-being can affect the skin and body. This includes confidence with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products.
In our supportive, collaborative environment, students have the opportunity to work alongside other creative professionals through sponsored industry events.
Learn moreReady to master hairdressing? From styling models at Fashion Week to getting creative in the world's top salons, HeadMasters gives you the opportunity to refine your skills, build confidence, and excel in this exciting field.
HeadMasters SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing offers you the qualification and the competitive edge you need to succeed in the industry.
Choose the pathway that suits you best. We offer both apprenticeship and fasttrack hairdressing options. Join us as an apprentice, working at your favourite salon while studying with us one day a week over three years. Alternatively, choose our full-time fasttrack course, where you'll immerse yourself in learning for three days a week, completing your certificate in just 12 months.
Either way, you'll graduate as an expert in the field with a network of friends and collaborators to support you in your future career. Attend our range of industry workshops and battle it out for a student spot at our celebrity training sessions. We're here to help you become the best hairdresser you can be!
Learn moreThe SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant course helps students build a strong foundation for a career in the Hairdressing industry. From the basics of health and safety, the technicalities of client-facing services, to working in an organisational salon environment, students will complete the course certificate, properly trained and industry-ready.
The course is delivered on-campus at our Melbourne CBD location. Students will receive hands-on and diverse training over two academic semesters, taking place one day per week (Wednesday). VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) courses follow the same term structure as secondary schools.
Learn moreThe Melbourne School of Fashion MST50119 Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising advances your skillsets and develops your practical abilities. During this course you will explore how a garment travels through the entire design process, including conceptualisation, illustration, computer aided pattern making, sewing, draping, embellishment and final finishing. You will also examine how contemporary design practices, marketing techniques and merchandising strategies help to position new products in the consumer marketplace. You will graduate with a comprehensive portfolio, ready to present to potential employers. You will also take part in a graduate runway showcasing your work to the industry.
Learn moreThe Melbourne School of Fashion MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising course will enable you to take your career in fashion to the next level. Study a combination of strategic business planning and design management practices that mix theory and practical study. During the course you will learn advanced pattern making, product development and design management systems along with undertaking projects that explore raneg planning, real life business proposals with industry clients and professional presentation strategies.
You will graduate with a fully realised collection and accompanying business plan, ready to showcase to potential employers. You will also show your entire collection in a Melbourne School of Fashion graduate runway showcasing your work to the industry.
Learn moreUnlock your potential in the world of men's grooming with our barbering certificate course. The Masters SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering will have you build your skills and be salon ready in no time! As the barbering industry's trusted training academy, our course draws from years of expertise in the hair industry.
We have been teaching men’s grooming since 1997 and are the go to education provider for the Victorian barbering industry. Our course is built from years of experience in both the hair and barbering industry. We know what the industry needs from new graduates and we know how to help you land your dream job!
Learn moreDream of working backstage at fashion week or creating authentic looks for the screen or stage? The Masters CUA51020 Diploma of Screen & Media (Specialist Makeup Services) can make those dreams a reality.
The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen & Media (Specialist MakeUp Services) provides a strong foundation to work across various creative roles as a makeup artist and special effects professional. Our course covers all aspects of makeup artistry, from designing and applying makeup for different purposes to creating special effects makeup and styling wigs and hair. You will also learn how to work with prosthetics for specialist makeup effects.
During this practical and hands-on program you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students in the hair and fashion departments, working on a number of events including runway shows, special events and professional photoshoots.
Learn moreWant to see your designs on the runway? Get your fashion career started with the Melbourne School of Fashion MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising.
Graduate with a sound knowledge of the fashion design process and with solid skills equipping you to obtain entry level employment in the fashion industry. The Melbourne School of Fashion MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising utilises a simulated workplace structure and will prepare you for further studies across the fashion and textiles industries or for direct entry into the workforce.
Learn moreInterested in the dynamic world of fashion but prefer business strategies over sketching designs? Our Undergraduate Certificate in Fashion Business is the best fit for you.
There is more to the fashion industry than design. Within just one semester of studying with us, discover the essential skills required to start up your own fashion business or work for a fashion label in a variety of areas.
Whether you're looking for a career change and eager to Upskill or you are looking to study a more formal fashion business course, this course is particularly exciting as it can lead you directly into our Bachelor of Fashion Business which is located at our Melbourne & Sydney campuses. Complete the first semester and graduate with an Undergraduate Certificate in Fashion Business, or continue on for the remaining five semesters to receive a full Bachelor degree qualification. The choice is yours and the opportunities are endless.
Learn moreDo you love fashion, but the thought of drawing or design doesn't appeal to you? Then, our Bachelor of Fashion Business could be the course for you! There is more than one career path in the fashion industry. In fact, there is much more opportunity out there if you can understand both the business and creative side of the industry.
Our Bachelor of Business Fashion course is designed for those who want a career in fashion but don't want to be the one drawing the clothes.
We focus on preparing our students for the variety of other roles that exist in the industry (and there are many!). Our Bachelor of Business Fashion students go on to become successful fashion marketers, creative directors, merchandise buyers, stylists, e-commerce managers and more. We prepare you for roles that are central to any successful fashion brand (and in our opinion way more fun).
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