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Beauty Makeup Artist

Certificate of Completion

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Overview

Students will learn makeup application for both day and evening. Techniques for fashion and bridal makeup will also be explored. Instruction in hairstyling will be included to create a final professional look. Successful candidates may apply for the Beauty Makeup Artist Certificate of Completion upon completion of all three courses.

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Curriculum

COS710
Makeup Basics
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In this 84 hour course, students will study the basics of special effects makeup and learn to apply glamour makeup for day and evening. An understanding of facial structure, colour theory, as well as the tools, materials and techniques for skillful application are studied and put into practice.

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COS711
Hairstyling for Professional Makeup Artists
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Students learn the procedures of basic hairstyling. From the simple art of a blowout, to the proper technique of an elegant up-do style. A variety of tools will be mandatory to perform in this class. Students will be required to bring a live model for one of the assignments.
Students are required to have all these tools and supplies for the first class. Mannequin head with hair a minimum of 16 inches in length with stand clamp for table mount, blow dryer with nozzle, hot rollers, 1 inch or 1 1/4" barrel curling iron, 3 sizes of round brushes, small, medium and large, teasing brush, flat paddle brush, tail comb, barbering comb, bobby pins, do all clips, hair elastics, water spray bottle, medium to light hold hairspray.

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COS715
Fashion Makeup
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Prerequisite(s):

COS710

This course introduces students to specialty makeup application techniques for fashion and bridal photography. Natural to high fashion looks, runway and historical makeup are included. Professional photo sessions assist students to develop a portfolio of their work.

 

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Apply beauty makeup for day, evening and black and white photography.
  2. Apply specialty makeup application techniques for fashion and bridal photography.
  3. Demonstrate basic hairstyling including a blowout and up-do styles.

Contact Us

For questions related to this program or its curriculum, please connect with our academic team.

Maria Graziosi
Program Assistant
maria.graziosi@senecapolytechnic.ca
416.764.0964

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Completion

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Certificate of Completion Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Certificate of Completion will be sent to you electronically.