Learn makeup artistry foundations focused on how to do your own makeup!
Foundational Makeup Artistry Training from the Comfort of Home!
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 No previous makeup training required!
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 Turn your passion for makeup into an expansive skillset
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 Get plenty of hands-on training through practical assignments
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 Create gorgeous makeup looks for every occasion
- No previous makeup training required!
- Turn your passion for makeup into an expansive skillset
- Get plenty of hands-on training through practical assignments
- Create gorgeous makeup looks for every occasion
Tuition
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Tuition
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Included in Your Course
Lifetime Access to
Course Materials
Once you’re a member of the QC family you’ll have lifetime access to all the tools and resources available to QC students. This includes discounts on industry products and so much more!
Personalized Feedback
from Industry Experts
Just because you’re learning online doesn’t mean you’re learning alone. You’ll receive personalized audio feedback from your tutor on every makeup assignment you submit. Your tutor is an active industry professional.
Professional Business
Resources
Catapult your career with access to real-world templates, self-study assignments, and bonus materials. Utilize these resources to develop your marketing and customer service skills.
Makeup Artistry Course Outline
Celebrity makeup artist and QC Makeup Academy instructor Nathan Johnson will walk you through every step of the makeup application process. You’ll build your skills from the basics of blending and contouring to full makeup applications in a series of hands-on practical assignments.
UNIT A: Intro to Professional Makeup Artistry
- How to take proper makeup photos
- Makeup Tools
- Safe and sanitary makeup practices
- Setting up your space
- Brush types & proper cleaning of brushes
- Repairing broken eyeshadow
- Choosing your makeup brands
- Skin types and conditions
- Preparing the skin for makeup application
- Doing your own makeup
UNIT B: Skin Preparation & Basic Makeup Application
- Color theory basics and how to apply it to makeup
- Blending practices
- Applying eye makeup, including brow shaping, basic eye shadow application, eyeliner application, lash curling and mascara application.
- Perfecting and defining the face
- Corrective makeup
- Perfecting the skin
- Blush, highlight, & contour application
- Makeup removal techniques
UNIT C: Full Makeup Applications
- Applying false eyelashes
- The 4-step eye makeup with transition to smokey eye
- Daytime makeup application
- Evening makeup application
- Transitioning from daytime to evening makeup
Interested in Becoming a Professional MUA?
This course is mainly for learning to do your own makeup. If you’re interested in professional makeup artistry, you should look at taking the Master Makeup Artistry course instead. The Master Makeup course contains everything you’ll learn in this course, and an additional 4 units of training where you’ll learn professional and advanced techniques, as well as makeup business training!
The M.A.C Pro Student Program
Learn From a MAC Eligible School!
QC Makeup Academy is a MAC Pro Eligible School!
Students taking QC Makeup Courses are eligible to apply for the MAC Pro Student Membership to receive discounts on MAC products, in-store and online! MAC Pro Student Membership information is available to eligible students in the online student center.
The M.A.C Pro Student Program
Learn From a MAC Eligible School!
QC Makeup Academy is a MAC Pro Eligible School!
Students taking QC Makeup Courses are eligible to apply for the MAC Pro Student Membership to receive discounts on MAC products, in-store and online! MAC Pro Student Membership information is available to eligible students in the online student center.
Makeup Discounts
Product quality is an important part of becoming a successful makeup artist!
QC students and graduates can take advantage of the exclusive product discounts offered by QC’s preferred makeup partners
Makeup Discounts
Product quality is an important part of becoming a successful makeup artist!
QC students and graduates can take advantage of the exclusive product discounts offered by QC’s preferred makeup partners
Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson, a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist with over 18 years of industry experience, is featured in all instructional video for QC makeup courses. Demonstrating professional makeup artistry techniques, he will take you through step-by-step video tutorials for creating 20 unique makeup looks. He will also offer expert insights into working as a professional makeup artist.
Nathan has worked on over 300 famous faces and has been featured in numerous high-profile publications:
- Paula Abdul
- Alicia Keys
- Paul McCartney
- Lea Michele
- Glamour
- Elle
- Harper’s Bazaar
- Access Hollywood
- Project Runway Season 4 & 5
Your Personal
Makeup Tutor
When enrolling in a QC makeup course, you will be assigned a personal tutor to provide you with individual feedback on everything from assignments to career advice. Benefit from a one-on-one learning experience unmatched by any online or in-class makeup school.
“Wish I had found QC Makeup Academy sooner. Loving all my materials and the wonderful feedback from all the tutors.”
Heather EvansMakeup Artistry Student
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QC’s Makeup Artistry Certificate of Completion
Upon graduation, you’ll receive a certificate of completion indicating you have successfully completed QC Makeup Academy’s Makeup Artistry course and have a foundational knowledge and skillset in makeup artistry.
As with any job, while a certificate alone will not guarantee your success, it is a testament to your professional education. Employers and clients are more likely to regard you as a well-rounded and highly knowledgeable makeup artist.
“Prior to taking courses at QC Academy, I didn't do well with makeup applications. I knew nothing about different skin types, eye shapes, skin tones, etc. Nathan Johnson (my mentor) equipped me with all the tools that I needed to pursue my career in makeup. Since my completion, I've serviced over 200 clients in freelancing all within 1 year and has joined Sephora as a Color Consultant.”
Queenella GibsonQC Makeup Academy Graduate
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How it Works
STEP 1
Enroll Online Today & Access Your Course Materials
- Select a flexible payment plan that suits your budget
- View all course texts & videos through QC’s Online Student Centre
- Start your training right away!
ENROLL ONLINE
STEP 2
Submit Your Assignment & Review Your Feedback
- Watch video tutorials and read online course texts
- Upload your work to the Online Student Centre
- Receive personalized feedback from your celebrity tutor
YOUR ASSIGNMENTS
STEP 3
Become a Certified Makeup Artist & Graduate
- Receive your certification from a recognized & accredited online school
- Get lifetime access to course materials & updated content
- Enjoy 50% off additional courses
GRAD STORIES
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Build your skills in makeup artistry today!
Enroll in QC’s Makeup Artistry course and begin your journey!
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