The Professional Makeup Artistry Course

Start an Exciting New Hobby or Career

Features of the Course

The Makeup Artistry Course is provided online.
You can study at home in your own time and at your own pace.

Diploma Course

Cutting edge diploma course in makeup artistry taught by industry leading makeup artists

High Definition Video Content

Access to 24+ hours of HD video content and tutorials

24/7 Support

Ask for assistance at any time

Exclusive Facebook Group

An opportunity to connect with other students globally

Product Discounts

Discounts on makeup tools and products

Payment Options

Flexible payment options

Portfolio

Free website portfolio to display your work

Guarantee

7 day money back guarantee

Personal Tutor

Personal tutor to assist you and mark your assignments

The Course

This is a cutting edge professional makeup artistry course written by some of the best working Makeup Artists in their field. The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional Makeup Artist or as a keen hobbyist. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of makeup artistry.

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Course Outline

The Professional Makeup Artistry Course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.

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Course Videos

This course provides students with exclusive access to over 24 hours of professionally shot HD video tutorials. These videos complement the course modules by explaining makeup techniques and processes as well as demonstrating historic, iconic, and on-trend makeup designs.

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Advanced Modules

Students have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in makeup by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.

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Equipment & Student Discounts

The first module of the Professional Makeup Artistry course will cover everything you need to make an informed decision on current and future makeup purchases. To help with this, we have joined forces with leading makeup brands to provide students with incredible savings of up to 40% on makeup products and equipment. Students also have the option to purchase a custom kit, which has been specially created by the author herself!

The Institute

The Institute of Makeup Artistry offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in makeup artistry using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.

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Accreditation

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The Author

Rachel Dal Santo, the author of the Professional Makeup Artistry course, is a makeup artist with over 30 years’ experience in and has worked in all facets of the Makeup Industry. The opportunity to teach her craft and pass on her knowledge and passion for makeup artistry is now Rachel’s main focus. She is passionate about passing her knowledge onto you!

Tatiana Stutz - Guest Makeup Artist

Tatiana Stutz studied as a student under Rachel, demonstrating a strong curiosity, passion, and desire to step outside the boundaries of conventional makeup. Tatiana has utilised Instagram and her passion for photography to share her more experimental, Avant Garde creations. She is now a successful makeup influencer with a substantial social media following. What started as a side project became the doorway to countless opportunities such as working with major makeup brands like Kat Von D Beauty. Throughout the course, Tatiana will appear as a guest makeup artist to demonstrate various makeup designs. To see more of Tatiana's work, visit her Instagram page.

Jonas Leriche - Key contributor

Jonas Leriche is an Art Director and Fine Art Photographer that works with a highly skilled set of Makeup Artists to create breathtaking art pieces. Through his work, Jonas aims to transform individual models into dramatic, iconic figures that tap into a deeper level of experience, melancholy, and mortality. Jonas and his team are excited to be involved with The Institute of Makeup Artistry. "Transforming emotions, intentional or unconscious ideas into gripping images: this is what matters to me..." - Jonas Leriche

Our Tutors

Our handpicked tutors are not only great teachers but experts in their fields.

Eryn Shannon

Eryn Shannon is a hair and makeup artist with over fifteen years of experience with a unique range of experience within the beauty, fashion and wedding industries.

Nolene de Jager

Nothing excites Nolene more than gaining knowledge in creativity and sharing it with others.

Emer Hawkins

Emer Hawkins is a makeup and hair artist with over 10 years of experience working across beauty, editorial, TV, and more recently, the bridal industry.

Rachel Dal Santo

Rachel Dal Santo, the author of the Professional Makeup Artistry course, is a makeup artist with over 30 years’ experience in many sectors of the makeup industry.

Student Testimonials

Take a moment to read some of our graduate testimonials.
Lindsay Soloff

Sooke, Vancouver Island

The confidence I have gained due to this course may be my greatest takeaway. I always dreamed of working in the Beauty Industry but never thought I was talented enough until I began practising and learning the techniques taught throughout this certification course.

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Emma-Mae McLeod

Barrie, Ontario

The course modules were interesting, packed with tips, extra resources and the detailed videos that accommodated each module was so helpful for those of us who learn better watching.

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Christy Healey

Iroquois, Ontario

My tutor was Eryn Shannon, and she was so kind and constructive. I felt so comfortable submitting my assignments! I learned so much from this course with respect to makeup application all the way to prosthetics.

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Amanda Neumann

Buena Vista, Saskatchewan

Throughout the course, I felt comfortable asking questions and sharing insecurities about my work with my tutor as they always gave me sincere and encouraging feedback.

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Celina Ros-Long

Pickering, Ontario

After receiving positive feedback throughout the duration of this course from a professional instructor, I've developed the confidence and motivation to work on more clients.

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Emma Kiernan

Edmonton, Alberta

Personally, I really enjoyed learning about makeup history. Throughout each module, I have been able to find something interesting that I wanted to research more on my own. Above all, this was so much fun, and whether makeup your hobby or your career, this course will work for you!

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Student Portfolios

All of our students are provided a free portfolio website to display their work.

Course Fees

We offer a number of flexible payment options.

Pay in Full

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$999.00

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Weekly Plan

24 Weekly Payments

$1,099.00

$45.79

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Monthly Plan

6 Monthly Payments

$1,099.00

$183.17

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Money Back Guarantee

Not happy? Contact us within 7 days of your enrolment to receive a full refund.

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The Institute of Makeup Artistry

701 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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International locations

We offer our course in over 10 countries around the world.

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