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Makeup Artistry (Free Online Course With Diploma) Alison Free Online Learning

Introduction
This diploma course teaches you how to apply professional-level makeup for a variety of different looks and occasions, including films and photoshoots. We investigate what motivates people to approach makeup artists and lay out the techniques used to enhance their eyes, lips and skin to transform their entire look. This course suits anyone who wants to apply cosmetics professionally or even those who simply want to look their best.
This is a free online course with a certificate. Interested? Simply click the button and start today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison Certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers
- Include it in your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill & achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
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Scholarships and Funding
As we are an online platform, we do not offer degrees or scholarships.
Curriculum
This course introduces you to the world of professional makeup artistry as we study topics from choosing makeup tools like brushes to running your own beauty business. We examine eye, face and beauty makeup with examples and exercises to provide you with a firm foundation in the cosmetic industry, enabling you to turn your new skills into a career.
The course explores many topics: makeup techniques, career options, skincare, makeup tools, applying foundation and concealer, eyeliner techniques and more. We present a series of demonstrations featuring a professional makeup artist and a model to help you master the practical application of cosmetics and beauty techniques, including mascara and eyeliner, eyebrow grooming, lip makeup, foundation and concealer, corrective makeup, contouring and building eyelashes. We also show you how to use and maintain your equipment and layout business lessons to make sure you prosper as a professional artist.
This course can help you to work in the beauty industry, but it also suits anyone who uses makeup and wants to improve their techniques to get the most out of their products, which can be expensive. Whether you intend to work on clients, yourself or your friends, this course takes you from simple ‘makeup user’ to ‘makeup artist’.
Module 1
Why People Use Makeup
In this module, you will learn why people use makeup and work as makeup artists. You will describe the use of makeup techniques to enhance the eyes, lips and skin and you will understand the importance of learning makeup skills and practising makeup techniques.
Module 2
History of Cosmetics
In this module, you will learn about the history and development of cosmetics, from the ancient world to the twentieth century.
Module 3
Makeup as a Career
In this module, you will explore the different career and salary options available, follow a career development timeline and plan career-specific skills and be familiar with what's involved in working in the entertainment industry or as a freelance professional.
Module 4
Skin Care
In this module, you will study the physical structure of the skin and ways to protect it. You will be able to advise clients on how to care for their skin and recommend suitable skin care products.
Module 5
Makeup Tools
In this module, you will learn how to use various makeup tools to achieve certain results, for example, brushes, Q-tips, blotting paper and sponges and you will be able to create a checklist of essential makeup tools.
Module 6
Working with Brushes
In this module, you will learn about the features of different makeup brushes; how to use a makeup brush correctly when applying foundation and the best techniques for using a range of makeup brushes.
Module 7
Diploma in Makeup Artistry - First Assessment
This assessment provides you with the opportunity to review your learning of the modules studied so far, using a selection of the questions already given.
Module 8
Skintone and Foundation
In this module, you will discover how to match the correct foundation and skin types together, apply foundation, primer and concealer correctly and select the best powder for your client.
Module 9
Corrective Makeup
In this module, you will study a range of corrective makeup tools and techniques and learn how to develop effective client interactions.
Module 10
Beauty Makeup
In this module, you will learn about the factors that need to be considered before deciding on a certain look and using various makeup techniques to create different styles.
Module 11
Eye Makeup
In this module, you will learn techniques for applying eye makeup effectively.
Module 12
Face Makeup
In this module, you will learn how to groom and shape the eyebrows and apply blush, cheek and lip makeup correctly.
Module 13
Makeup Applications
In this module, you will examine popular body image issues and cosmetic surgery procedures, that can be improved by using makeup, explore the three main categories of makeup for television, film and magazines and learn how a makeup artist works with a hairstylist to create a look.
Module 14
Occasions and Business
In this module, you will learn how to use different makeup styles for special occasions and different times of the year and the responsibilities and duties involved in running a business or salon.
Module 15
Diploma in Makeup Artistry - Second Assessment
This assessment provides you with the opportunity to review your learning of the modules studied so far, using a selection of the questions already given.
Module 16
Course Videos
This module features a selection of video demonstrations, showing the practical application of makeup techniques.
Module 17
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Describe the use of makeup techniques to enhance the eyes, lips and skin
- Trace the historic use of cosmetics in different parts of the world
- Summarize the different career and salary options available to makeup artists
- Analyze the physical structure of the skin and ways to protect it
- Recommend effective skin care products and techniques
- Identify cosmetic tools for achieving specific results
- Discuss makeup brushes and how they are used
- Outline different types of makeup sponges and their uses
- Create a checklist of essential cosmetic tools
- Match the correct foundation and skin type
- Apply foundation, primer and concealer correctly
- Choose and apply the correct powders for different skin types
- Explain how to use a range of corrective makeup tools and methods
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Career Opportunities
Careers related to this course:
- Makeup Artist
- Theatrical and Performance Makeup Artist
- Esthetician
- Lash Artist
- Cosmetologist