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VMMA Makeup Artistry School (Private Instruction), Vancouver:
The uniqueness of VMMA Makeup Artistry School in Vancouver BC, is that you will not find 10 - 30 students in a classroom setting. Instead, you will be given private, one-on-one instruction. Our instructors are committed to the utmost quality of education in makeup artistry. You will be trained by top professionals that are continuously working in the makeup field.

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Professional Makeup Artistry Courses (Beginners)
The Beginners Individual Courses is designed specifically for the serious student looking to achieve a professional career as a makeup artist. Learn everything from: Skin Theory, Product Knowledge, Natural Makeup, Fashion, Runway, Glamour, Period Makeup, Special Makeup Effects, Bridal, a personalized Business Course to much more.

Beginners Individual Courses:
*Supplies included in program fee (both programs).

Beginners Individual Courses
- Intro to Makeup Artistry & Basic Techniques
2 Days - 12 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Bridal Makeup
1 Day - 8 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Fashion Makeup 1
2 Days - 14 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Fashion Makeup 2
2 Days - 14 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Period Makeup
2 Days - 12 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Film / TV
2 Days - 12 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Basic Hair for Makeup Artists
1 Day - 6 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Basic Hair for Makeup Artists 2
1 Day - 8 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Basic Special Makeup Effects 1
1 Day - 7 Hours TotalPhoto of Make-up Artistry Courses in Vancouver *Exam (Practical)

- Basic Special Makeup Effects 2
1 Day - 7 Hours Total *Exam (Practical)

- Business Program;*Personalized
1 Day - 6 Hours Total
*The Business Program course requires: fashion, bridal and special makeup effects prerequisites.

These courses are designed to prepare the student for TV/ Film, print, advertising, fashion and the retail industries. Upon successful completion of these courses a Certificate is awarded. Students wanting a Diploma in Makeup Artistry (Professional Makeup Artist) must complete each individual course as shown above. VMMA teaches private instruction (one-on-one with your instructor) and personalizes schedules for student's (student chooses their prefered dates) at our main school.

Professional Makeup Artistry Courses (Advance)
The Advance Individual Courses is intended to increase the student's level of expertise as an artist. You will learn intermediate techniques, hands on instruction, and how to develop your freelance career to ensure your immediate goals are within reach. Our Advance Courses is taught privately (one-on-one). The course outline is completely personalized and the timetable is tailored to your schedule.

Advance Individual Courses
- BEAUTY 1 Two Days - 14 hours

- BEAUTY 2 Two Days - 14 hours

- BEAUTY 3 Two Days - 14 hours

- BEAUTY 4 Two Days - 14 hours

- BEAUTY 5 Two Days - 14 hours

- BRIDAL 1 One Day - 8 hours

- BRIDAL 2 Two Days - 16 hours

- BRIDAL 3 One Day - 8 hours

- PERIOD 1 One Day - 8 hours

- PERIOD 2 One Day - 8 hours

- FILM / TV One Day - 8 hours

- ADVANCE SPECIAL MAKEUP EFFECTS 1 One Day - 8 hours

- ADVANCE SPECIAL MAKEUP EFFECTS 2 One Day - 8 hours

- ADVANCE BUSINESS PROGRAM One Day - 7 hours

*The Advance course requires: fashion and bridal prerequisite.
*Student must have also completed a Beginners Certificate or Diploma program from VMMA or another school.
*Practical Exam will be taken after each individual course.

These courses are designed for the Advance Makeup Artist that has already completed the entire Beginners course outline at VMMA or at another makeup school. Upon successful completion of these courses a Certificate is awarded. Students wanting a Diploma in Makeup Artistry (Advance Professional Makeup Artist) must complete each individual course as shown above. Students must choose at least twenty-six makeup applications to receive an Advance Diploma in Makeup Artistry.

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"Leading Private Instructional Makeup School in North America"

VMMA is Named Number #1 in Beauty, Fashion, Print, Avant-garde and Bridal Makeup!

Professional Makeup Artistry Courses (PRO)
This exclusive course is for the proficient student looking for a serious challenge. The courses are for the already “Makeup Artist”…. A comprehensively look into the finer niceties of artistry, gearing up and testing your vision at an extreme level. We highly recommend these courses for the avid and ambitious Professional Makeup Artist. Students will be skilled in high fashion magazine work, runway extremes, theatrical history and more significantly learning how to be imaginatively independent.

*Individual Pro Courses: The Pro course requires: Beginner Diploma & Advance Diploma prerequisites. These courses are designed for the Professional Makeup Artist that has already completed the entire Beginners course outline and Advance course outline at VMMA or at another makeup school. Upon successful completion of these courses a Certificate is awarded.

*Student must have also completed a Beginners and Advance Certificate or Diploma program from VMMA or another school.

Upon successful completion of these courses a Certificate is awarded. Students wanting a Diploma in Makeup Artistry (PRO Professional Makeup Artist) must complete each individual course as shown above.

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