Multi Media Makeup Artistry School
Course: 130 clock hours (M-f for 3 and 1/2 weeks)
Cost $4945.00 includes a full working Makeup Kit(valued at $3000.)
** Please go to our "course catalog page" to download our 130 hour course catalog and Application form.
Welcome to the world of Makeup!
Looking for a Career as a Makeup Artist? Our Makeup School will show you how!
Faces Etc. of MN is here to teach you the finest in craft and skill, in the "usually exciting-sometimes challenging, but always rewarding" life as an Elite Freelance Media Makeup Artist!
When you attend our courses and Classes, you join ranks with Minnesota’s best and most highly trained professional Makeup Artists in the industry!
Do you want to wake up loving what you do ...and doing what you love?
Be part of an elite group of trained professional makeup artists!
GET INSPIRED~BE CHALLENGED, BE CHANGED!!!
We are Minnesota's Premiere professional makeup artistry training and on-going beauty educational training center, catering to the Upper Midwest area-learn all the techniques and skills involved in working as a Freelance Makeup Artist!
Faces Etc.of MN is an "Advanced Educational Training Center" our main level is for everything makeup and our lower level offers specialized beauty education for the licensed professional.
130 HOUR Multi-Media Makeup Courses
Our Media Makeup School is for anyone interested in becoming a Professional Media Makeup Artist...every area, every facet!!
These classes are offered to any one interested no previous experience is nessesary and no license is required, as Media Makeup Artists are "unregulated" in every state- unless you are planning to work in a Salon/Spa-then a Cosmetology or Esthetics License is reqired!
All Classes are taught by licensed beauty educator's and platform artists,and freelance Makeup Artists,who have worked in all mediums including Film, HDTV, Print,Video,Corporate,Runway Fashion,Bridal and more, with over 30 years in this market!
We have a pulse on what it takes for all the different venues of this industry, what skills are needed, which products to use and how to market yourself long after the course is over. Although we are located in the upper Midwest area, our Education is Universal, so no matter where your career takes you these lifelong skills will serve you well!
Our 130 HOUR multi media makeup artistry training requires no prerequisites, and no equivalent program elsewhere applies.
Admission is at the discretion of the director, who chooses the best qualified applicants for this advanced elite training program, applicants should poses a passion for the industry and strong sense of self motivation.
These life changing skills will help you perfect your craft whether you are currently working as a Makeup Artist in Minnesota, or anywhere in the country, we will teach you time-proven secrets to becoming the makeup artist you have always dreamed of!
From your first day of class,to your first day on the job we are here to support you in your new career!
And when your finished with the course, we have an open door policy for you to come in at any time to talk with the staff about your career needs. And, what we can do to help you in continually advancing yourself, and your skills.
Upon graduation and Certification, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our Faces Etc Artists (job referral) AGENCY, where production will post work and we may refer you to paid production work.
We are extremely proud to also offer a special Faces Etc. of MN "Personal Liability Insurance program" for all freelance Artists through FACES ETC. OF MN (for our graduates only)- this is an amazing premiere benefit to training with us!
We have thought of everything you will need to be a success and now-this is a possibility, for those of you who go through the Faces Etc. of MN Multi Media Makeup Courses!
(Please note- if you wish to work in a licensed salon or spa, as a makeup artist upon completion of the course, you will need to hold a current Cosmetology or Esthiology license as well).
Our "130 hour" media makeup course will teach you all the disciplines necessary for an exciting career working with HDTV, print, video, film, bridal, and more.
Learn about the business of the freelance artist...how to charge, invoicing,call times, preparing your set bag, tax write- offs, unions,and more.
Learn the FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES of makeup like:
* Introduction to media make-up
* Fundamentals of cosmetics
* Color theory
* Sanitation and maintenance
* Tools of the trade
* Facial characteristics
* Base matching, custom blending
* Application techniques
* Foundation principles
* Neutralizing techniques
Learn the specialized steps of a makeup application for the many different makeup types and styles. Know what to do and when! Learn the theory of what and why...
At Faces Etc. of MN, we don't just tell you how to do the makeup- we show you why we do the makeup a certain way.
You will learn SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES such as...
* Designing makeup styles
* Brows-shaping, filling, trimming and tweezing
* Natural corrective eye shadow positions
* Blending techniques
* Eyeliner techniques and correctives
* Cheek color and applications
* Lip colors application and corrections
* Corrective and camouflage techniques
* False lashes application and techniques
* Make-up for film, HDTV, print, runway, etc.
Discover the differences in all of these makeup modalities. Find out what to do for the MALE makeup application and take years off the mature client with these proven make-up secrets.
Find out exactly what the "camera sees." We will view our work on a High Def.- camera and large flat screen TV. You will be able to see exactly what your work looks like.
at Faces Etc. of MN Makeup School, you will work with top photographers, who will do a photo shoot with you to capture your work. You will receive a CD copy of your best applications, for your working portfolio.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION...
*Highlight /Contouring shaping techniques
*Natural Beauty
*Glamour beauty make-up
*High fashion and runway make-up
*Avant- garde make-up application
*Rejuvenating and mature makeup techniques
*The male make-up application
*Special occasion and Bridal techniques
*Photography-Print
Airbrushing, is the latest trend in makeup application and is a widely used application technique for many reasons. Find out how you can get that flawless finish every time.We will also learn about working on many different types of sets, terms you should know, and more...
Finishing touches - the dream becomes a reality!
* Introduction to Airbrushing
* Photo Shoot Setup
* Creative hairstyling
* Wardrobe Styling
* Pay Rates for all mediums
* How to invoice
* Creating a Website
* Kit fees
* Freelancing Business
* On Set protocol
* Terminology on the set
* Pre-production skills
* Business cards, comp cards,and winning resumes
* Portfolio building
* Working with agencies,photographers,directors,and setting fees
* Affiliations and Networking
* Certifications
Even when you are finished with the course we will continue to work with you to build your clientele list and work with you to market yourself.
Those who excel in the program with passion and skill will get personal job referrals from Faces Etc. of MN
FACES ETC of MN IS NOW TAKING APPLICATION ENROLLMENTS for our next 130 hour Multi-Media course -
(Classes run Jan,Mar,May,Jul,Sept,and Nov)
Call today to Schedule YOUR tour and have a personal Artist Assessment to see if this is your career path! (see our events calendar for upcoming specific class dates)
Get certified today-start working tomorrow!
Start 2009 with a new CAREER~ as a Multi Media Makeup Artist ...If your Dreaming of a new career, then we can help!
Course Cost, Materials and Kit fees:
The Course fee for the Multi Media 130 hour program:
Total Cost of program is $4,945.
The makeup kit that is purchased for this class, is unlike any other makeup kit from any school. We have searched out and given you the best "can't live without it" products our instructors use in their very own kits! (Valued at over $3000.)
These kits will enable you to begin immediately working in the industry with everything you will need as a highly trained professional!
Materials and kit fees are mandatory for the program and cover the freelance makeup kit, brush set, photography and TV materials, two artist dress code t- shirts, the written exam, and practical test out, and supplies used in class.
Photo shoots are with our contracted high profile, professional photographers.
Airbrush machines, and other makeup related items are available for purchase at additional fees, and are not included in your kits.
Due to sanitation purposes all materials and kits are non-refundable once in the hands of the artist. No exceptions!
Artist's Kits for the Multi-Media 130 hour course:Artist's kits are issued the first day of the course and once issued; they become the property of the artist and cannot be refunded or returned-for state sanitation purposes.
Crash Course to Beauty 1 week classes are $1850. THESE CLASSES ARE FOR THE EXPERIENCED ARTIST, NEEDING ADDITIONAL TRAINING-ASSESMENTS REQUIRED! and does not include kit,photo shoot or guest artists.