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MKC Academy of Fashion, Beauty & Print
“Love  of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Makeup Program & Courses

Masters Makeup Artistry in Fashion, Beauty & Print

In this program you will learn everything you need to know to become a professional master makeup artist in print, television, film or fashion. From the very basics to the most advanced High Definition application techniques, top Hollywood makeup artist Margaret Kimura has created this program based on her knowledge and experience from almost 30 years in print, television, fashion and film.

In addition to unequaled makeup skills, as a Masters Program graduate you will be educated in many makeup related fields, creating a more complete professional makeup artist, ready to work in a variety of areas. No other makeup artistry program covers these very important aspects of print makeup. Learn basic print hair, skin tone matching and bridal, photo retouching, beauty lighting, portfolio building, and confidence building techniques.

Through your experiences in the Masters Program and an unprecedented 4 professional photo shoots with top fashion photographers and A-grade models, your portfolio will be ready to start landing you real jobs in fashion, beauty, print, television and film.

The course objective is to provide training for individuals who wish to seek employment as beauty makeup artists. The course is designed to prepare students to work as industry level beauty makeup artists in print, film, television, theater, and the fashion and retail industries. It will also prepare students with the confidences and leadership skills to effectively network and market themselves. (343 clock hours)

 

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Part 1: Professional Makeup Artist Training
In this course you will learn the professional techniques of beauty makeup for Retail, Bridal and Events. The course objective is to provide training for individuals who wish to seek employment as professional makeup artists. The course is designed to prepare students to work as entry-level professional makeup artists in the Bridal and retail industries (161 clock hours).

Course Outline:

Introduction to Makeup
History of Cosmetics, Basic Skin Care, Tools of the Trade, Makeup Kit Essentials, Product Knowledge, Sanitation and Hygiene, Facial Shapes and Characteristics, Color Use, Proper Placement, Shade and Undertone, Matching and Applying Foundation, Natural Beauty Make-up, Day Time Makeup, Evening Makeup, Brow Shaping, Tweezing, Trimming, Filling In - Pencil and Powder, Eye Shadow Application, Blending Techniques, Eyeliner Application, False Eye Lash Application (Strips, Individuals, and Lower Lashes), Corrective and Camouflage Technique, Blush and Bronzer Application, Lip Color Application and Shaping, Highlight and Contouring Techniques, Overlay Drawing Techniques.

Professional Makeup and Freelancing
Beauty Design and Creation, Canvas Preparation and Correction, Mature Makeup, Male Corrective Makeup, Liquid Eyeliner Applications, Professional Foundation Techniques, Professional Color Theory, Professional Blending, Adapting Makeup for Special Occasions, Makeup for Black and White Photography, Makeup for Color Photography, Professional Beauty Concepts, Makeup for Retail, Makeup for Special Events, Fundamentals of Wedding Makeup, Color Coordination, Corrective Makeup for Brides, Wedding Application Techniques, Facial Structure, Matching Skin Colors, Custom Color Blending, Life of the Professional Makeup Artists

Business & Marketing
Career Plan, Starting a Business, Setting Up Your Business as A Makeup Artist, Preparing/Paying Taxes, Personal Insurance, Networking, How to Marketing Yourself. Working in a Retail Environment, Working at Salons or Spas, Talking to Your Clients, Freelancing, Job Interviews, Job Preparation, Career Goals, Professionalism, The Business of A Wedding Makeup Artist, Consultations, Etiquette with Brides, The Wedding Life, Building Your Bridal Clientele. The Business of Photography, Television, Film, Music Videos, Fashion and Runway, Life On The Set, Mock Job Interview with Production Company, Building Your Portfolios

Part 2: Advanced Makeup Artist Training
The course objective is to provide training for individuals who wish to seek employment as media-level makeup artists. The course is designed to prepare students to work as industry level beauty makeup artists in print, film, television, theater, and fashion industries. It will also prepare students with the confidences and skills to effectively network and market themselves. (182 clock hours)

Course Outline:

Beauty Lighting
Fundamentals of Beauty Lighting, Understanding Light and How it Changes Makeup, Lighting White Seamless Paper, Dewy Makeup Application, Visualization, Makeup Application Leveling, Basic Lighting for Dramatic Head shots, Basic Lighting for Group Shots, Basic Lighting for Movement, Lighting for Digital, Lighting for Film, Recreating Natural Lighting, Computers and Computer Systems, Portrait Retouching, Retouching Overview

Hair Styling
Introduction to Print Hair, Tools & Equipment, Hair Styling Products, Hair Care, Basic Blow-dry, Curling Iron Techniques, Roller Setting, Back Combing, Face Shapes & Hair Styling, Wet Hair, Hair Placement in Photo Shoots, Braids, Up-do’s, Men’s Grooming, Creative Hair Styles, Editorial, Fashion, Rock n’ Roll, Glamour, Sophisticated, Classic, Retro, Youth, Mature, Current Fashion Hair Styling.

Advanced - Makeup Techniques
Shadows & Light Technique, Visualizing, Skin Preparation, Urgency and Timing, High Definition Makeup, Natural Beauty Drill, Fashion Drill, Glamour Drill, Men’s Grooming Drill, Makeup Design and Creation, Advanced Makeup for Black and White Photography, Advanced Makeup for Color Photography, Advanced Makeup Techniques for Film, Television and Print, Script Breakdown, Cover Looks Photo Shoot Preparation

Portfolio Building - Cover Looks
Beauty Photography Session, Natural Photography Session with emphasis on professionalism and set etiquette

Advanced - Shoot Preparation
Fashion/Editorial Photo Shoot Preparation, Makeup and Hair Review, Photo Shoot Wardrobe Styling, Styling Research, Finding Clothes/Donations/Shopping, Preparation, Fittings, On Set Styling, Tricks and Tips.

Portfolio Building - Fashion/Editorial Looks
Fashion Photography Session, Glamour Photography Session with emphasis on professionalism and set etiquette

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