The “Introduction to Makeup Artistry” course is a starting point for most who seek a career in makeup. This course prepares its graduates with the fundamentals necessary for a successful career as a makeup artist in any capacity. This is the only class needed for those that aspire to work as a cosmetic sales consultant or a freelance makeup artist with cosmetic companies. In addition to the intensive skin care and makeup application techniques covered, this course also focuses on self-confidence, sales and marketing which are essential to becoming a successful makeup artist in print, runway, TV, film or any capacity that you may desire to work.
Students with experience may take an entrance level exam to evaluate if this course may be bypassed in order to start at a more advanced level.
This 60-hour course is held Monday through Thursday.
Five hours a day, for three consecutive weeks.
Introduction to Makup Artistry 60 hour course
Orientation to the Makeup Industry
Counter vs. Freelance work
Career Advancement
Industry Terminology
Science of Skin
Skin Type Analysis
Basic Maintenance
Corrective / Preventative Products
Recommending Products for Results
Troubleshooting Skin Issues
Foundation: Coverage, Finish, Formulas
Determining Undertones / Surface tones
Color selections for all skin tones
Concealing Eye and Facial areas
Classic Eyebrow makeup
Eye Makeup Techniques
Corrective Lip Applications
Proper use of Makeup, Brushes and Tools
Charting your Client
Interview Skills
Client Psychology
Building a Client Following
Educating the Client / Selling Skills
History of Cosmetics
After 10+ years of being a nurse practitioner, I searched for something more. After researching many schools in Los Angeles and Orange County, I chose Empire because it was professional, intense, well-rounded, and used models to practice on, not just fellow students.
Aside from freelancing for MAC and Christian Dior, Amy is working part time for Bare Essentials and is in talks for possibly becoming one of their National Makeup Artists. Her most recent print work include a photo shoot for Lithium Picnic in Los Angeles.
After 10+ years of being a nurse practitioner, I searched for something more. After researching many schools in Los Angeles and Orange County, I chose Empire because it was professional, intense, well-rounded, and used models to practice on, not just fellow students.
Aside from freelancing for MAC and Christian Dior, Amy is working part time for Bare Essentials and is in talks for possibly becoming one of their National Makeup Artists. Her most recent print work include a photo shoot for Lithium Picnic in Los Angeles.
