CERTIFICATE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Basic to Advanced | Duration: 3 Months

Course Objective:

To develop professional makeup skills from basic skin preparation and everyday makeup to advanced bridal, party, creative, and professional makeup techniques. The course combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical training.

UNIT 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MAKEUP & SKIN PREPARATION

Theory

- Introduction to Makeup Artistry

- Role and responsibilities of a professional Makeup Artist

- Types of makeup and occasions

- Makeup tools, brushes and accessories

- Understanding skin types and skin tones

- Basic colour theory

- Face shapes and facial features

- Hygiene, sanitation and professional safety

- Makeup product selection and storage

- Skin preparation before makeup

- Cleansing, toning and moisturising

- Primer selection

- Understanding foundation, concealer and setting products

Practical

- Brush identification and usage

- Brush cleaning and sanitisation

- Skin analysis

- Skin preparation routine

- Correct moisturiser and primer application

- Foundation shade matching

- Basic concealing and colour correction

- Setting the base

- Basic natural makeup look

Suggested Duration: Weeks 1–2

UNIT 2 – BASIC & PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP TECHNIQUES

Theory

- Foundation types and coverage

- Concealers and colour correctors

- Contouring and highlighting

- Blush application

- Eyebrow shapes and correction

- Eye shapes and suitable eye makeup

- Eyeshadow types and application

- Eyeliner techniques

- Mascara application

- False eyelashes

- Lip shapes and lip correction

- Lip liner and lipstick techniques

- Makeup for different face shapes

- Day makeup vs. evening makeup

Practical

- Full-face basic makeup

- Natural/No-Makeup Makeup look

- Day makeup

- Evening/Party makeup

- Eyebrow shaping and filling

- Basic eyeshadow blending

- Eyeliner practice

- False-lash application

- Contouring and highlighting

- Lip correction

- Complete professional makeup look

Suggested Duration: Weeks 3–5

UNIT 3 – ADVANCED MAKEUP & OCCASION MAKEUP

Theory

- Advanced colour correction

- Advanced contouring techniques

- HD makeup concepts

- Long-lasting makeup techniques

- Sweat-resistant and transfer-resistant makeup

- Makeup for photography and video

- Lighting and makeup considerations

- Mature skin makeup

- Makeup for different skin tones

- Correcting common makeup mistakes

- Product layering techniques

- Advanced eye makeup

- Smokey eye techniques

- Glitter and shimmer application

Practical

- HD makeup

- Long-lasting party makeup

- Smokey eye makeup

- Glitter eye makeup

- Cut-crease eye makeup

- Advanced contouring

- Makeup for photography

- Makeup for stage/video

- Mature skin makeup

- Different skin-tone makeup

- Complete advanced party look

Suggested Duration: Weeks 6–8

UNIT 4 – BRIDAL MAKEUP & PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP

Theory

- Introduction to bridal makeup

- Bridal consultation

- Understanding client requirements

- Bridal skin preparation

- Bridal makeup product selection

- Traditional vs. contemporary bridal makeup

- Long-lasting bridal makeup

- Bridal eye makeup

- Bridal contouring and highlighting

- Hairstyle coordination with makeup

- Jewellery and makeup coordination

- Makeup for different wedding lighting conditions

- Bridal trial and final look

- Client communication and professionalism

Practical

- Bridal consultation and face analysis

- Bridal skin preparation

- Traditional bridal makeup

- Contemporary bridal makeup

- South Indian bridal makeup

- Reception makeup

- Engagement makeup

- HD bridal base

- Bridal eye makeup

- False-eyelash application

- Bridal contouring and highlighting

- Complete bridal makeup look

- Bridal makeup trial

Suggested Duration: Weeks 9–10

UNIT 5 – ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & MAKEUP BUSINESS

Theory

- Creative and editorial makeup

- Basic special-effects makeup concepts

- Makeup for photography and media

- Makeup kit planning

- Professional product selection

- Budget-friendly vs. professional products

- Makeup kit hygiene and maintenance

- Client consultation and documentation

- Pricing makeup services

- Building a makeup portfolio

- Photography for makeup artists

- Social media branding

- Instagram portfolio development

- Personal branding

- Freelancing and home-based makeup services

- Salon and bridal makeup career opportunities

- Basic business and customer management

Practical

- Creative/editorial makeup

- Character-inspired makeup

- Basic special-effects makeup

- Professional makeup kit setup

- Client consultation role-play

- Makeup timing practice

- Complete bridal/party transformation

- Portfolio photoshoot

- Before-and-after presentation

- Create professional makeup service packages

- Final practical examination

Suggested Duration: Weeks 11–12

PRACTICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Students should complete practical assignments throughout the course:

1. Skin analysis – 2 models

2. Basic makeup – 2 models

3. Day makeup – 2 models

4. Evening/party makeup – 2 models

5. Smokey eye – 2 models

6. Advanced eye makeup – 2 models

7. HD makeup – 2 models

8. Bridal makeup – 3 models

9. Reception makeup – 1 model

10. Creative makeup – 1 model

11. Portfolio photoshoot – 1 session

12. Final complete makeup assessment – 1 model

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Theory Examination – 40%

- Makeup fundamentals

- Skin and colour theory

- Product knowledge

- Hygiene and safety

- Professional practices

Practical Examination – 60%

- Skin preparation

- Base makeup

- Eye makeup

- Contouring

- Lip makeup

- Bridal/advanced look

- Overall finishing

- Hygiene and client handling

CERTIFICATION

On successful completion of the 3-month program, students receive:

Certificate in Makeup Artistry – Basic to Advanced

Career Opportunities

- Professional Makeup Artist

- Bridal Makeup Artist

- Party Makeup Artist

- Freelance Makeup Artist

- Salon Makeup Artist

- Beauty Trainer

- Fashion/Photography Makeup Artist

- Home-Based Makeup Professional

- Makeup Content Creator

- Makeup Studio Entrepreneur