Major:
Make-Up Artist/Specialist Major
Description: A program that prepares individuals to professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera, clinical, or security purposes. Includes instruction in period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health and safety; client consultation and care; pre- and post-production operations; set and crew conduct and relations; script, instruction, and prescription interpretation; labor relations; and business practices.
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What Courses Do Make-Up Artist/Specialist Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you would take for Make-Up Artist/Specialist majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.
Corrective Makeup |
Film Makeup |
High Fashion Makeup |
Live Performance Makeup |
Photographic Makeup |
Prosthetics |
Television Makeup |
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