Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services (CUF50407)

• Next Start Date: Monday the 23rd of July 2012: 9:00AM - 4:30PM BRISBANE
• Next Start Date: Tuesday the 24th of July 2012: 9:00AM - 4:30PM GOLD COAST

The Diploma of Makeup is designed to prepare students to work as a professional makeup artist and hair stylist for fashion, bridal, retail and special effects. Students will develop a portfolio of work which will include day, evening, bridal and fashion makeup as well as casualty effects, character creation, bald caps and hair application.

During the year students will have four professional photoshoots, of which they will receive prints to include in their portfolio.

Students will have the opportunity to do make-up for fashion parades and events during the year, working with our fashion design students and also perform make-up for guest clients of all ages throughout the year.

Students will have the option to sit the ITEC international examination for the Diploma of Fashion, Theatre and Media Makeup. For more information on ITEC visit http://www.itecworld.co.uk

Topic Areas Covered

• Basic skincare, preparation for makeup
• Skin structure
• Facial Muscles, Bones of the face
• Face Shapes
• Eyebrow Shapes
• Lip Shapes
• Principles of Colour
• Contraindications to makeup
• Hygiene
• Foundations/ blushes, facial toning
• Concealing/camouflage
• Liner pencils for lips and eyes
• Lipstick application and lip shaping
• Brow contouring
• Eyeshadows/shimmers
• Mascara application
• Using professional brushes and care of your brushes
• Applying your own makeup
• Day makeup, Special occasion, Formal, Bridal, Teens, Seniors
• False eyelash application
• Photographic makeup
• Airbrushing makeup application
• Hair styling
• Business skills

Special Effects Makeup

• Scratches, grazes, cuts and wounds
• Bruising
• Scars
• Burns
• Sweat and tears
• Bullet wounds
• Broken noses
• Stab wounds
• Drug addict effect
• Bald caps

Character Makeup

• Historical and Period makeup and hair styling
• Male to female and female to male makeup
• Old Age
• Animals
• Tattoos
• Missing teeth
• Face painting
• Facial hair application

Qualification and Units of Competency

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the'CUF50407: Diploma of Specialist Makeup Services', which is nationally recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Students will also have the option of sitting the ITEC international examination for the ITEC Diploma of Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up (please note that there is an examination fee to sit the ITEC exam).

On successful completion of the course students will receive competencies in the following units:

Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services (CUF50407)

Career Opportunities

• Freelance Makeup Artist
• Special Effects Makeup Artist for Film/TV or Theatre
• Hair Stylist
• Consultant/Representative for Cosmetic Companies

Course Duration and Term Dates

The course runs over 36 weeks plus holiday breaks for 3 days per week from 9am - 4.30pm with a half hour lunch break. The term dates below include the ITEC examiniations which are optional. Student's who choose not to complete the ITEC examinations will not need to attend on the ITEC examination days.

Click on the arrows below to go forward or backward through each intake's term dates. Please note that term dates are subject to change, please contact us to confirm future dates if required.

Course Fees

Course Fees cover:

• Tuition
• Workbooks
• Makeup Kit
• School T-Shirt
• 4 Photoshoots with a professional photographer - including a photo print for inclusion in your portfolio.
• Use of the school's equipment
• Use of the school's products for in class use.

Price:

The course fees are for a position in the course and are payable whether the student completes the course or not. Upon enrolling in the course, the student (and guarantor/s) becomes liable to the institute for the full course fees.

To secure a position in the course, student's must pay a minimum non-refundable course deposit of 10% of the 'Discounted Upfront Payment Price' (listed below).

Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services:

Discounted Upfront Payment Price: $9,990.00

• Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $999.00
• Balance Due on Course Commencement Date: $8,991.00

Full Course Cost (Payment Plan): $10,989.00

• Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $999.00
• Balance paid in weekly direct debit installments (with Ezypay) over course duration: $9,990.00

Additional Costs/Required Equipment:

• Printing & photocoping by student.
• 1 packet of colouring pencils
• 1 packet of gouache paints (packet of 12)
• Basic stationary - e.g. display folders, pens, pencil & rubber, highlighters.
• USB Thumb drive - 2GB minimum recommended
• A digital camera is highly recommended (not compulsory)
• Student's may also choose to purchase clothing, props and additional products for use in their photoshoots - as selected and desired by the student.
• Student ID Card: $25
• ITEC examination fee (optional)
• Students will be required to pay for their graduation dinner for themselves and any guests. Students will be advised on the price in advance - allow $80 per person.

Financial Assistance

Eligible students may be able to apply to Centrelink for either Youth Allowance (for full-time students aged 16 to 24) or Austudy (for full-time students aged 25 years or over). For more information visit the Centrelink website.

Applications

Domestic Students Only

International Students Please Click Here

Application and Enrolment Process:

1. Attend an interview at the college and complete an interview test - phone (07) 55 938 335 to arrange your interview. (If you live outside the South East Qld Region and are unable to attend an interview, contact us to have the application forms posted to you).
2. Fill out and return the Application Form (this can be completed at the interview).
3. Student's will recieve their acceptance/non-acceptance letter and enrolment pack in the mail - including enrolment form, payment plan forms and the student handbook.
4. After reading the student handbook and enrolment forms, student's who wish to enrol must submit the enrolment form with the course deposit to secure their position in the course.

Register Your Interest in This Course

Please click here to register your interest to receive email notifications for future scheduled start dates for this course.

Next Course Start Dates

• Next Start Date: Monday the 23rd of July 2012: 9:00AM - 4:30PM BRISBANE
• Next Start Date: Tuesday the 24th of July 2012: 9:00AM - 4:30PM GOLD COAST