Make - Up Artists...
This is for all you CosmoGirl Readers out there that want to know more about becoming a make-up artist...

If you can not go to school... there are some ways you can break into the business.

Read all the books about make-up you can get your hands on. Knowing face shapes, bone structure and skin tones all are important to successful makeup application.

Volunteer at a local modeling school or at the high school drama class to apply the models or actors makeup.

Some towns have local theater groups you can get involved in.

Build your portfolio. Take pictures before and after of your clients.

Pass out business cards promoting your services for weddings, proms or special occasions.

Show up at your local TV station... after you have something to show them... Dress sharp... look sharp and be persistent.

"Persistence beats resistance"

Terri Taricco
Beauty Industry Consultant

 

 Make-Up Designory®
Los Angeles School of Make-Up, INC.
129 S. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, CA. 91502
(818) 729-9420
www.makeupschool.com

School Introduction
Make-Up Designory, known locally as MUD, is a state-licensed, educational training facility, providing comprehensive hand-on training in all aspects of professional make-up application, studio hair styling, and wardrobe styling for the entertainment fashion, and cosmetics industries.

MUD is located in the Burbank Downtown District. This small, artistic neighborhood is abundant with shops, restaurants and cafes, all within walking distance. Burbank, the home of NBC Studios, Nickelodeon, and Disney Studios, is adjacent to Warner Brothers Studios and Universal Studios Hollywood.

We offer fully equipped classrooms, including a special make-up effects lab, a student store, and a photography set. Our classrooms provide the best day-light fluorescent lighting for skin tone matching and applications. In addition, our classrooms and lab contain a central airbrush system. Our administrative offices provide all necessary support to the Student.

Our instructors are state licensed, qualified teachers who bring a minimum of ten years practical working experience to the classroom. In addition t being working professionals sand experienced teachers, each of our instructors must complete each of our classes as student and as an assistant instructor, before assuming the responsibilities of an Instructor. Each professional brings real world experience and talent to the classroom along with the prepared program.

Our administration staff and offices offer a comfortable and pleasant environment, while providing a complete administrative operation for Student and Graduate services (ie., class instruction support, resumes, career support, and job placement assistance) Make-Up Designory is recognized and accepted by Sally Mae, the federally-funded student loan program, giving us the opportunity to expand the range of educational opportunities to many more applicants. MUD is approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to provide I-20 documentation to international students desiring to travel to the States on Student Visas. Presently, we are working on our application to ACCSTS, a national accrediting agency for career colleges and technical schools.

Make-Up Designory is the educational partner of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, as well as a member of CAPPS (California Association of Private and Postsecondary Schools), CARRP (California Association of Rehabilitation and Reeducation Professionals), USITT (United States Institute for Theater Technology, Inc.), and the Better Business Bureau.

In addition to our classroom educational programs, Make-Up Designory is constantly designing new and vital opportunities, including designing new class courses and programs, our own cosmetics, professional and prosthetic appliance products, training videos, and a complete instructional text.

Class Descriptions

Beauty Make-up Course-160 Hours (Day/4 weeks 8am-5pm: Eve/8 weeks 6pm-10pm)
Provides instruction in all aspects of beauty makeup; from everyday wear to high fashion and glamour; film & television to live theater. This course includes corrective makeups, makeup for men and fantasy./ Certificate

Character Make-up Course-240 Hours (Day/6 weeks 8am-5pm: Eve/12 weeks 6pm-10pm)
Provides instruction in all aspects of character makeups; including, Old Age, Bald Cap, Beards & Mustaches, all Injury Simulations, and Character Development. / Certificate

Special Make-up Effects Course-360Hours (Day Only /9 weeks 8am-5pm No Evening Sessions)
Provides instruction in the design and construction of foam latex and rubber makeup appliances, life casts, facial and hand molds; includes, the design, molding, construction and  painting of a full-face mask appliance, with radio-controlled animatronics / Certificate

Studio Hair Styling Course-120Hours (Day/3 weeks 8am-5pm: Eve/6 weeks 6pm-10pm)
Provides instruction in the various quick, on-set hair styles provided by makeup artists while on location, or while working with still photographers and live models. this course includes, hot roller sets, curling iron, short, medium, long hair styles, braids and finger-waves. This course does not include cutting, coloring or permanent waving. / Certificate

Wardrobe Styling Course-120 Hours (Day/3 weeks 8am-5pm: No Evening Sessions)
Provides instruction in how to create ³looks² by choosing costumes and clothing materials to enhance the overall presentation of the model or performer. This course includes travel to the major costume houses and studio wardrobe departments, as well as the business administration of estimating the style, design, and cost of wardrobe production for film, television, and print media. / Certificate

Fashion Styling Program 400 Hours (available by combining Day & Evening, combining sessions)
Provides instruction in how to create ³complete Fashion Looks² for film, television, print and high fashion. this program combines Beauty Make-Up Artistry, Studio Hair styling, and Wardrobe Styling / Diploma

Journeyman Make-Up Program 400 Hours (available as a day  Day & Evening, combining sessions)
Combines Beauty Make-Up and Character Make-Up / Diploma

Master Make-Up Program 760 Hours (available as a day  Day & Evening, combining sessions)
Combines  all Three Make-Up courses into one comprehensive professional program / Diploma


Make-up Kit & Materials:
Make-up Designory does not require students to purchase all materials from the school. The purchase of materials are the responsibility of the student. The school provides materials lists for each course, and professional stores in which specialty items may be purchased. Kit costs may vary form $800.00 to $1,400.00, depending, upon the choice of Courses or Programs.