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Make Up Artistry

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Internationally Accredited by ICOES
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Take your makeup artistry skills to the next level and be responsible for helping to make others look and feel beautiful no matter the occasion!

“View but her face, and in that little round you may observe a world of variety". John Ford

Did you know that a successful makeup artist can earn up to $100,000 per year and that the expected market growth is 13%, with 83,300 jobs expected to open before 2022?

And that the career opportunities are nearly endless? Whether you want to freelance at weddings, work in TV or cinema, in a beauty salon, become a writer or even a youtuber - the opportunities are enormous.

It's a fantastic and rewarding career where you get to make others look and feel beautiful and get paid to do so. And the best part is that you can easily adapt it to the lifestyle that best suits you.

If becoming a makeup artist is the career you've been dreaming about, then this course is the perfect foundation for you.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Learn professional makeup artistry with this comprehensive course on makeup. You'll develop a firm understanding of:

Face shapes
Skin tones
Facial Features (which are incredibly important for a makeup artist at any level)
Contouring makeup
Choosing eye makeup shades
Picking colors
How to accent, highlight, and enhance the face
Different types of products, tools, makeup brushes, and how to utilize them
Information on skin care routines and best practices will help you keep skin healthy and beautiful
How to build your makeup kit (for beginners and for advanced makeup artists)
The best makeup tips for makeup application, removal, and more

Get hands-on skills that you can take immediately to the makeup table.

The primary goal of this makeup artist course is to ensure that you walk away with applicable skills that will help you no matter what you intend to do.

Some of the skills you'll learn include, but are not limited to, the following:

Skin Care - Master skin care routines, makeup and foundation applications. Information on preparation and aftercare practices and techniques for skin health will help you make the right decisions for each client. With tips like applying makeup to oily skin, which products work for sensitive skin, and aftercare for dry skin, you'll learn to work with every skin type.
Corrections - From applying foundation to using makeup contouring to shade and correct features based on face shape, you'll be able to smooth and correct any face. Tools - Build your makeup kit, select the best makeup tools, and learn how to use them
Eyes And Brows - Learn to contour for different eye types, and learn how to flatter eye colors and shapes. You'll also learn critical information on shading and creating shapes using the natural brow.
False Eyelashes - Applying false eyelashes and eyelash extensions requires much skill, and you'll learn that and more including initial application, maintenance, types, and safe removal.
Makeup for different ages - Different ages require a different approach to makeup. Learn what makeup is more suitable for the different age groups.
Makeup styles - Learn how to choose the right makeup for different occasions such as daytime, evening & parties.

Who is this course for?

For individuals interested in learning more about the exciting and challenging careers available for makeup artists. From high fashion and Broadway to hometown weddings, there is always a demand for skilled makeup artists.

Perhaps you'd like to become a beauty blogger, or simply improve your skills for personal use? This course will help any person learn foundational skills and build on them to achieve great results!

Career path

After you complete this course, you could:

Represent a cosmetics company in demonstrating product use.
Apply make up to fashion models using suitable catwalk theme.
Provide professional make up to assist photographers and stylists.
Make up for wedding parties.
Be a make up artist on film sets and for theatre productions.
Provide a professional make up service to individual clients.
Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us.

Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Certification

To receive certification, you must:

Complete every page of the course
Pass the exams with a minimum score of 55% for each (each module includes a test based on key learning objectives in that study topic)

If you meet this criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be emailed to you immediately after you finish the course

You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES. (www.icoes.org)

This course is CPD/CE accredited. Our CPD accredited courses count towards the total of CPD hours to submit for your job role. CPD points are accepted and recognized by employers from both the public and private sectors, and academic institutions across the UK and internationally.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Module 1 : Skin Types

Introduction
Normal skin
Combination skin
Dry skin
Oily skin
Sensitive skin
Determining skin type
Make-up removal
Skin care
Skin care - Video tutorial

Module 2 : Contouring

Introduction
Skin tones and undertones
Color correctors
Contouring, highlighting and strobing
Contouring techniques - Video tutorial
Different face shapes and enhancement techniques
Round face
Oblong face
Square face
Rectangular face
Triangular face
Tips and tricks

Module 3 : Tools

Introduction to tools
Brushes: natural vs. synthetic
Brush types
Products

Module 4 : Foundations And Corrections

Introduction
Correct blemishes - Video tutorial
Foundations and Corrections - Video tutorial
Types and textures
How to choose a Foundation - Video tutorial
Make-up allergy testing
Correcting problem skin
Choosing foundation to suit skin tone
Color Wheel
Complementary Colors
Complementary and Opposite Colors Chart

Module 5 : Color

Introduction
Identifying the correct color palette
Personal Color Analysis
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Spring
Eye color
Skin tones
Hair tones

Module 6 : Eye Make-up

Introduction
Applying Eye Make-up to suit Eye Shapes:
Monolid eyes
Hooded eyes
Upturned eyes
Downturned eyes
Round eyes
Almond eyes
Sunken eyes
Close-set eyes
Wide-set eyes
Trendimi Eye Make-up – Video tutorial
How to apply eyeliner – Video tutorial
How to use an eyelash curler – Video tutorial

Module 7 : Eyebrow Grooming

Introduction
Eyebrows in general
Corrections for eyebrows
Eyebrow make-up - Video tutorial
Perfectly defined eyebrows

Module 8 :lip Make-up

Introduction
Types of lip products
Lip types
How to determine lipstick shades
Lip make-up – Video tutorial

Module 9 : Make-up Styles

Introduction
Make-up for daytime
Make-up for daytime – Video tutorial
Make-up for afternoon
Make-up for afternoon – Video tutorial
Make-up for evening and parties
Make-up for evening and parties – Video tutorial
Smoky eyes
Smoky eyes – Video tutorial
Nude make-up
Nude make-up – Video tutorial
Bridal make-up
Bridal make-up – Video tutorial
Make-up for Men
Make-up for Men – Video tutorial

Module 10: False Eyelashes And Eyelash Extensions

Introduction
Types of false lashes
Practical use of false lashes
Attaching false eyelashes
How to add false eyelashes – Video tutorial
Removing false eyelashes
Introduction to eyelash extensions
Kit required for eyelash extensions
Step-by-step attachment of extensions
Customer tips
Maintenance sessions

Module 11: Make-up For Different Ages

Introduction
Women in their 20s
Women in their 20s – Video tutorial
Women in their 30s
Women in their 30s – Video tutorial
Women in their 40s
Women in their 40s – Video tutorial
Women in their 50s
Women in their 50s – Video tutorial
Women over 60
Women over 60 – Video tutorial
Make-up mistakes that can age

Module 12: Health And Safety

Introduction
Cleaning and hygiene
Stocking up
Good practices for prevention of infection and contagion

Module 13: Creating Your Make-up Kit

Introduction
Personal kit
The basic professional kit
The complete professional kit
Make-up kit – Video tutorial
Typical make-up kit pricing
Trendimi’s recommended products
Preparation products
Disposables
Tools of the trade
Make-up products
Make-up brushes

Module 14: Getting Started

Introduction
The Importance of having a License
Staying on Top of Beauty Trends
Getting your Make-up Career off the ground
Research before you begin

RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS

Step 1

Register

Follow the easy peasy enrollment process

Step 2

Study

Absorb and remember course content with our easy-to-follow, structured information and helpful illustrations. And yes - you can study anywhere, anytime, from any device

Step 3

Evaluations

Reinforce your learning with quizzes at the end of each module

Step 4

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course and passed the exams, you’ll receive your certification. Congratulations on your amazing achievement!

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Module 1: Skin Types

Introduction
Normal skin
Combination skin
Dry skin
Oily skin
Sensitive skin
Determining skin type
Make-up removal
Skin care
Skin care - Video tutorial

Module 2: Contouring

Introduction
Skin tones and undertones
Color correctors
Contouring, highlighting and strobing
Contouring techniques - Video tutorial
Different face shapes and enhancement techniques
Round face
Oblong face
Square face
Rectangular face
Triangular face
Tips and tricks

Module 3: Tools

Introduction to tools
Brushes: natural vs. synthetic
Brush types
Products

Module 4: Foundations And Corrections

Introduction
Correct blemishes - Video tutorial
Foundations and Corrections - Video tutorial
Types and textures
How to choose a Foundation - Video tutorial
Make-up allergy testing
Correcting problem skin
Choosing foundation to suit skin tone
Color Wheel
Complementary Colors
Complementary and Opposite Colors Chart

Module 5: Color

Introduction
Identifying the correct color palette
Personal Color Analysis
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Spring
Eye color
Skin tones
Hair tones

Module 6: Eye Make-up

Introduction
Applying Eye Make-up to suit Eye Shapes:
Monolid eyes
Hooded eyes
Upturned eyes
Downturned eyes
Round eyes
Almond eyes
Sunken eyes
Close-set eyes
Wide-set eyes
Trendimi Eye Make-up – Video tutorial
How to apply eyeliner – Video tutorial
How to use an eyelash curler – Video tutorial

Module 7: Eyebrow Grooming

Introduction
Eyebrows in general
Corrections for eyebrows
Eyebrow make-up - Video tutorial
Perfectly defined eyebrows

Module 8: Lip Make-up

Introduction
Types of lip products
Lip types
How to determine lipstick shades
Lip make-up – Video tutorial

Module 9: Make-up Styles

Introduction
Make-up for daytime
Make-up for daytime – Video tutorial
Make-up for afternoon
Make-up for afternoon – Video tutorial
Make-up for evening and parties
Make-up for evening and parties – Video tutorial
Smoky eyes
Smoky eyes – Video tutorial
Nude make-up
Nude make-up – Video tutorial
Bridal make-up
Bridal make-up – Video tutorial
Make-up for Men
Make-up for Men – Video tutorial

Module 10: False Eyelashes And Eyelash Extensions

Introduction
Types of false lashes
Practical use of false lashes
Attaching false eyelashes
How to add false eyelashes – Video tutorial
Removing false eyelashes
Introduction to eyelash extensions
Kit required for eyelash extensions
Step-by-step attachment of extensions
Customer tips
Maintenance sessions

Module 11: Make-up For Different Ages

Introduction
Women in their 20s
Women in their 20s – Video tutorial
Women in their 30s
Women in their 30s – Video tutorial
Women in their 40s
Women in their 40s – Video tutorial
Women in their 50s
Women in their 50s – Video tutorial
Women over 60
Women over 60 – Video tutorial
Make-up mistakes that can age

Module 12: Health And Safety

Introduction
Cleaning and hygiene
Stocking up
Good practices for prevention of infection and contagion

Module 13: Creating Your Make-up Kit

Introduction
Personal kit
The basic professional kit
The complete professional kit
Make-up kit – Video tutorial
Typical make-up kit pricing
Trendimi’s recommended products
Preparation products
Disposables
Tools of the trade
Make-up products
Make-up brushes

Module 14: Getting Started

Introduction
The Importance of having a License
Staying on Top of Beauty Trends
Getting your Make-up Career off the ground
Research before you begin

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