The Fashion and Editorial Makeup Artist Course is design to explore creativity with make-up designs to prepare artists for the industry for fashion editorials, fashion advertising campaigns, fashion runway shows and beauty editorials.

Whether it be for print or runway, fashion and editorial makeup application must be creative, yet appropriate for the purpose to be served. It is important to understand the latest runway and couture trends from international and national shows, as well as what is happening on the high street. Fashion makeup can be minimal, edgy, dramatic, vintage inspired and classic.

Working as a makeup artist on editorial photoshoots is a highly creative process for a makeup artist. It requires the makeup artist to work as team to produce an illustrative story through their vision.

During this course students will have a strong understanding of the importance of beautiful flawless skin and how to collaborate and design looks towards a creative brief.

All participants are required to be competent in all practical and written assessments to be issued with Statement of Attainment for the below units;

SHBBMUP002 Design and apply make-up
SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBMUP004 Design and apply creative make-up
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

The above units are from the SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up and SHB20116 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics training packages

At the end of the course the students have the option to participate in a professional photoshoots to build their portfolio. The photoshoot is set on the creative briefs outlined in the assessments for the artist to showcase their individual skills.

This course is designed for those who wish to gain employment in the fashion and editorial section of the industry, makeup artists wishing to refresh their skills. It is also designed for those who want to learn the CJMD modules only from the Nationally Recognised Training Programs CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media & CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media that relate to working as a makeup artist for fashion and editorial