London Eyes International Makeup Academy, Chicago:
Established in 2004, London Eyes is a makeup school in Chicago, Illinois that offers the best hands-on training, using state-of-the-art professional products, tools and techniques from around the world. Our mission is to create an environment where students can learn basic, intermediate and advanced makeup skills in order to pursue a career as a Certified Makeup Artist. We bring to our students the latest trends, modern techniques and styles from the beauty industry. Upon completion of each course you are awarded with Academy / State approved Certificate. Programs certified by IL. State Board of Education. Subjects covered include: Beauty Makeup, Media Mak
eup, Stage Makeup, Special Effects, Prosthetics, 3D-Prosthetics, Airbrush. Our programs include Marketing Plan and Cosmetic Product class - making our students feel more self-confident building a new career, increasing their recognition on the job market.
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Level 1 - Beauty Makeup Course
The Level One program at London Eyes is the first step towards a career as a Makeup Artist. This course is an introduction to the art of makeup techniques and prepares the student for entry-level work. Once Level One is completed, the student may begin their journey in a salon, spa, cosmetic company/retailer, or as a fre
elance wedding/event artist.
The course starts by learning proper hygiene standards and sanitation, skin basics (structure, types, care), corrective and camouflage makeup, color theory (skin tones, shade, undertone), and base matching. Once the students master the first lessons, they will move on to brows (shaping, grooming, and defining), cheek color, highlighting and contouring, day and evening makeup looks, and bridal makeup techniques.
A Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course. Once this 1st level course is completed, the student is allowed to advance to the 2nd level or Special Effects programs at London Eyes.
Level 2 - Creative Makeup Course
The Level 2 Program at London Eyes entails advanced techniques that are essential for becoming a Professional Makeup Artist. This course prepares students to compete in the world of fashion, HDTV, photography, theatre and film.
The techniques learned inc
lude false eyelash appllication, gemstone art, avant-garde fashion and runway looks, TV and film makeup techniques, fantasy creations, era-specific "period" makeup styles, contemporary makeup and hair styling. Students will also learn marketing skills and portfolio building tips, to get their careers in motion.
A Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course. In addition, 2nd Level provides students with a professional photo shoot session.
Level 3 - F/X MAKEUP
The Special Effects program at London Eyes prepares students for theatrical work, TV programs and movie production - requiring special effects skills.
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and ability to effectively produce high quality special makeup effects. As the demands of special effects artists evolve due to the transition to high definition imaging, special makeup effects will be scrutinized more heavily than ever before. Students in this class will learn the discipline of special makeup effects with utmost believability always in mind for the end result. Students will use the art of makeup to effectively situate characters within the plot as a tool to propel the story forward. An understanding of effective directing, editing, and continuity must also be taken into consideration for the success of any effect. Students will also become familiar with the history of special makeup effects, as well as current trends in the industry.
* Certificate is awarded upon course completion.
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