28 Make-Up Artist Degree Programs

Learn everything you need to know to become a professional makeup artist in this free online cosmetics diploma course.

Want to be a professional make-up artist, working in places like English National Opera and West End theatres, or the BBC and ITV, and on major film productions with directors like Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and Danny Boyle?

Want to be a professional make-up artist, working in places like English National Opera and West End theatres, or the BBC and ITV, and on major film productions with directors like Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton and Danny Boyle?

This fun and creative makeup course will include all aspects of beauty make-up application for weddings, balls and special occasions, plus airbrushing make-up, make-up through the ages, vintage make-up, glamour, photographic make-up, catwalk make-up, fashion make-up, hair styling techniques, braiding, design and style long hair creatively, brow grooming and spray tanning.

Through a mix of practical workshops, demonstrations and research, you’ll explore make-up and hair design for historical and contemporary drama. You’ll experiment with special effects and prosthetic make-up for film and television and learn about make-up and wig work for live performances. As you build your design and technical skills, you’ll also learn to plan and create finished looks for fashion styling and photography shoots. You’ll learn and practice a range of core technical and creative techniques to increase your confidence and will be encouraged to experiment; extended practical sessions will give you the opportunity to create your own looks and develop your own style.

Make-up artists are an essential part to any TV, Film, Theatre or Fashion production and the content of the programmes are designed to support you to realise your ambitions if this is the career path you want to specialise in.

This qualification starts with the basics of makeup application and hair styling and moves you through to the creative art of applying photographic make-up and the ability to create a hair and beauty image based on a theme. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practice in a salon environment.

At the core of a Pivot, Point education teaches you the why behind the how of cosmetology. Pivot Point trained professionals know the basics that will make them confident and competitive in our industry.

You'll need to show us that you're passionate about fashion makeup, that you want to learn, and that you're determined to succeed in the industry. Previous experience in the hairdressing, make up or beauty industry is desirable.

The course aims to prepare students with the creative skills required to work within the media make-up industry.

The Cosmetology program provides the skills and knowledge to enter a career in hair and beauty.

Kick start your career as a makeup artist today with our complete online makeup artist diploma!

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/ artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry.

The programme is designed to offer students who have successfully completed the foundation degree, or a similar course in make-up, the opportunity to obtain the award of an honors degree.

TOTAL FASHION MAKEUP ARTIST PROGRAM FEATURES Do your makeup aspirations go beyond application? Step into this 12-week diploma program and learn the skills to create remarkable hair & makeup looks. The ability for an artist to execute a complete hair & makeup look is a valuable asset. Set yourself apart from the crowd as a highly sought-after hair and makeup artist. This 12-week diploma program provides students with skills in makeup design and application as well as basic hairstyling. With an expanded skill set, graduates of this makeup artist training program can expect a greater degree of employability in fashion and editorial makeup artistry.