About the course
About the course
Model your career as a makeup artist with our make up course, which equips you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a makeup artist within the industry.
During our makeup course you'll learn how to design and apply makeup and style hair for special occasions, apply airbrush makeup, photography and apply remedial camouflage makeup across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries. You will work on photoshoots with a professional Photographer both in the studio and on location, to build your portfolio and you will learn the art of marketing your small business.
As a makeup artist you’ll typically work as part of a team or as a freelance artist in settings such as make up studios, on location, retail cosmetic counters, fashion, media sets and photography studios.
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Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
25 Feb 2021 at 02:00PM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Elgar: February and July (full time day classes)
Lilydale: July (part time day classes)
City: January and July (blended delivery: 2 evenings a week)
Full time: 6 months
Part time: 8 - 10 months (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.
Career Outcomes
After successful completion of our make up course you can apply for positions at photography & make up studios, salons and retail cosmetic counters, or chose to work as a freelancer.
Entry Requirements
You must:
- be at least 17 years of age, or mature-age
- have successfully completed Year 11
- have sufficient literacy, numeracy and visual interpretation skills to successfully complete the course
- possess excellent people skills
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion of our make up course will enable you to apply for our Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Make up Services) course or Diploma of Beauty Therapy course. You may be eligible for credit from previous study.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $476 | $2,378 | $5,414 |
| Service Fee | $166 | $166 | $166 |
| Core Skills Support Fee | $83 | $83 | $83 |
| Material Fee | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Retain Course Items | $1,552 | $1,552 | $1,552 |
| Total Course Estimate | $2,727 | $4,629 | $7,665 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $2,727 | $4,629 | $7,665 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You must complete 15 units (including 9 core and 6 elective). Course units vary depending on campus location.
- SHBBMUP002 Design And Apply Make-Up45.0 hours
- SHBBMUP003 Design And Apply Make-Up For Photography30.0 hours
- SHBBMUP004 Design And Apply Remedial Camouflage Make-Up30.0 hours
- SHBBMUP005 Apply Airbrushed Make-Up30.0 hours
- SHBBMUP006 Design And Apply Creative Make-Up45.0 hours
- SHBBRES001 Research And Apply Beauty Industry Information20.0 hours
- SHBXCCS002 Provide Salon Services To Clients40.0 hours
- SHBXIND001 Comply With Organisational Requirements Within A Personal Services Environment45.0 hours
- SHBXWHS001 Apply Safe Hygiene, Health And Work Practices40.0 hours
- BSBSMB403 Market The Small Business50.0 hours
- SHBHDES002 Braid Hair30.0 hours
- SHBBCCS001 Advise On Beauty Products And Services30.0 hours
- SHBBMUP007 Work Collaboratively On Make-Up Productions40.0 hours
- SHBHDES004 Create Classic Long Hair Up-Styles30.0 hours
Core
Electives
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