Makeup Artist
Professional make-up as a specialisation
Do you dream of working with make-up professionally? On this specialisation, you learn the techniques and methods used by professional make-up artists in the industry.
What will you learn?
- Colour theory — understanding of the colour wheel, undertones and colour combinations that work for every skin tone
- Everyday make-up — natural, fresh looks for daily use
- Evening make-up — more dramatic techniques for parties and events
- Bridal make-up — long-lasting, photogenic make-up for weddings
- Correction and camouflage technique — coverage of scars, discolouration and skin imperfections
- Product knowledge — types of products, their properties and correct application
- Portfolio building — documentation of your work for future marketing
From theory to practice
You practise on models under guidance and build a portfolio that you can use when you begin working in the industry.
Career opportunities
With the makeup artist specialisation, you can work as:
- Freelance make-up artist for weddings, events and shoots
- Make-up advisor in a beauty store or department
- Part of a treatment offering in your own clinic or salon
- Backstage artist for fashion and media
Elective for your programme
The makeup artist specialisation is an elective for your cosmetology programme. You can choose it individually or as part of the extended programme with all specialisations.