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Duration

up to 2 years

Tuition

$1,349

 

Sep 8-Sep 8

Plus 3 other start dates

Oct 5 - Oct 5 2028

Nov 2 - Nov 2 2028

Dec 7 - Dec 7 2028

Commitment

Part-Time

Delivery

Online

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1984

Scholarships

no

Start a new career with QC Makeup Academy’s comprehensive online Special FX course. Students will expand their makeup skills to become a more competitive and sought-after makeup artist, and turn their passion for special FX into a rewarding career in film, television, or theatre.

Students receive personalized feedback and advice on assignments from a celebrity SFX makeup instructor. Through the extensive curriculum, students will learn how to age characters, create realistic injuries, and apply prosthetics like hair pieces and wounds.

What You’ll Learn

  • Introduction to Special FX.
  • Hair techniques.
  • Special FX makeup for trauma.
  • Working with blood.

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Student Reviews (22)

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QC Makeup Academy

Solid foundation

Francesca Tully

August 20, 2026

Graduated From

Hair Styling Essentials

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

na

I really enjoyed taking the Hair Styling Essentials course through QC Makeup Academy. The lessons were easy to follow and gave me a solid foundation in different styling techniques, from creating polished everyday looks to working with different hair t...

I really enjoyed taking the Hair Styling Essentials course through QC Makeup Academy. The lessons were easy to follow and gave me a solid foundation in different styling techniques, from creating polished everyday looks to working with different hair textures and tools. I also appreciated being able to learn at my own pace and practice the techniques as I went. It was a great course for building confidence and developing practical hairstyling skills.

QC Makeup Academy

Great investment in my future

Allanna Hughes

July 23, 2026

Graduated From

All-Access Program

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

I wasn't sure which area of beauty I wanted to specialize in, so the All Access program gave me the chance to try it all. Every course was well organized, easy to follow, and packed with practical techniques I could use right away. It was a great inves...

I wasn't sure which area of beauty I wanted to specialize in, so the All Access program gave me the chance to try it all. Every course was well organized, easy to follow, and packed with practical techniques I could use right away. It was a great investment in my future, and I would recommend it to anyone passionate about the beauty industry.

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