The Academy of Cosmetic Arts:
Situated in San Jose, Santa Clara County in Northern California, The Academy of Cosmetic Arts Professional Makeup Artist School offers specialized make-up artist Certificate programs. Our training program is the first and only program of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern CA. The Academy of Cosmetic Arts provides students with the knowledge and advanced skills required for the transition from cosmetic or college level programs to professional organizations and careers.
8-Week Cosmetic Arts Certificate Program:
The Academy certificate program offers 8 workshops on a once-a-week basis. Workshops are approximately three hours long and normally run in the evening. Scheduling may vary depending on the instructor's needs. The curriculum is designed to give an intense study of each area of the profession, providing a range of makeup and fashion styling artistry from which to choose special areas of interest.
Each class is limited to six students who in turn become the 'Academy of Cosmetic Arts Make-up Crew' as advertised in the Reel Directory and Film Commission. Production companies provide intern-ships which are non-paying and are offered only upon availability through the Academy of Cosmetic Arts. Participation in internship activities is highly encouraged but not required.
Our curriculum includes:
- Make-up Design Workshop:
Creation and design of 'In' styles and up-to-date make-up looks for eyes and lips. A great how-to class.
- Airbrush Make-up Workshop:
Special training in the field of make-up for high fashion and commercial photography. This workshop also covers brides and formal occasion looks.
- Fashion Show Makeup Workshop:
Internship prep class. An exciting class with emphasis on make-up for stage and ramp models.
- Corporate Styling Workshop:
Marketing the total look for business executives.
- Television and Film Techniques Workshop:
Learn the many techniques for hi-def redcam, 3-d, and an intense study of special effects for film.
- Internships:
- Internships on independent & feature films offered upon availability with master classes in on-location work.
Individual Goal:
Developing 'hands on' experience and a professional portfolio for presentation to prospective clients.
Certification:
A certificate or proof of training is granted to each student, signed by the instructor, upon completion of the program. This is not a cosmetology license. Please note: the Academy is not responsible for the employment for its graduates and is not a job placement agency.