Makeup Artistry Program

Professional makeup artistry can be a fun, challenging career, filled with endless opportunities for creative expression. At the HDC, they offer a comprehensive Makeup Artistry Program that will provide students with a solid foundation to pursue a career in this field as a qualified, professional Makeup Artist. The diploma will open countless doors, and enable graduates to enjoy the fun and flexibility of working in an artistic and experimental industry. Plus, students will be able to help their clients look and feel amazing for the special occasions that help them build treasured memories.

Designed and taught by industry experts to ensure students learn and develop the skills necessary for all aspects of professional makeup artistry, this part-time course takes place over approximately 300 hours in 15 weeks. The HDC’s Makeup Artistry Program places the emphasis on beauty makeup, enabling students to develop a deep skill set in creating everyday and special occasion looks for clients. Throughout the course, students will learn the basics of application techniques and how to identify the right products for clients based on their skin types.

To round out this foundation, students will develop a variety of specialty and advanced techniques. Course material includes specialized approaches for photography and film, and requirements for high definition productions. Graduates will gain the professional skills required for location work like photoshoots, client consultations, and volunteer work.

What You’ll Learn

• Natural and bridal makeup.
• Glam and dramatic makeup.
• Special effects and avant garde makeup.
• High fashion makeup and runway, film, tv makeup.
• Men’s and mature makeup.
• Teen and drag makeup.
• Camouflage and airbrush techniques.
• Contouring, highlighting, lash techniques, corrective techniques, facial anatomy, colour theory, and sanitation.