Theory Each course starts with complete theory and detailed lectures given by live Instructors (not previously recorded on video tape!) This allows all students questions to be answered and ensures that students comprehend the curriculum. Course literature will be distributed frequently and students are encouraged to take notes. Curriculum reviews and an occasional pop quiz help students consolidate the week's theory as well as aid the Instructor in assessing students' progress.

Demonstrations Most class days will begin with demonstrations by our Instructors in order to give students a practical introduction to the day's curriculum. Live demonstrations include discussions on the products to be used and the techniques to be applied. Although formal techniques are taught, individual expression and creative interpretation are encouraged. Instructors give additional aid to our students by typically showing several options to achieve each step so that each student can experiment and find out what works best for them.

Hands-On Once students have grasped the concept from the lecture and/or demonstration, the class receives hands-on practice time under direct supervision of the Instructor. During hands-on, each student receives one-on-one instruction based on his or her particular model. Most courses average 12 students so that everyone receives personal, undivided attention from Instructors. Students' scores for daily hands-on makeup applications are maintained on a clipboard at their workstation. These scores are given by Instructors in order to keep track of grades and inform students of their progress.

Models Empire Academy values the time and investment that our students devote to their education. Although students may practice on each other occasionally for some quick techniques, models are mandatory for most hands-on class time. This enables each student to maximize their hands-on time by gaining valuable experience working on live models. Therefore, being exposed to various face and eye shapes, skin types, ethnicities, etc. This ensures that Empires' students double their practice time, instead of wasting half of their tuition cost sitting in a chair, modeling for a classmate. Students are solely responsible to supply their own models. However, the school has an extensive model contact list, if any student should need to find a model.