Tips on Finding a Vocational School for Makeup Artistry

Over 30 years ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences added a new category for its prestigious award – makeup. Today, it’s hard to image an artist in film or television without outstanding makeup to match their wardrobe or costume. However, before you can reach for that Academy Award, you will need to learn the necessary skills to master your trade.

But with so many vocational schools to choose from, it can be hard to find one that fulfills your needs. Here’s a look at how to find the right vocational school for makeup artistry.

Find a school that specializes in makeup artistry. While this might seem like an obvious tip, it’s not. In fact, many students end up attending expensive vocational schools or colleges that offer courses in more than just makeup. However, if you know that you want to be a professional makeup artist for the entertainment industry or fashion industry, find a vocational school dedicated to the art of makeup. Specialized make up artist schools offer the specific courses you need to create a great portfolio.

Learn from more than one makeup artist. There are many different techniques and methodologies to applying makeup. Unfortunately, many schools offer make up classes from a single instructor. Even if the instructor is a big name in the industry, learning from a single teacher can limit your exposure to the various techniques and styles used by professionals today. For this reason, it’s important to find a vocational school with teachers from each area of artistry.

Whether you want to be known for incredible zombies or beautiful theatrical makeup, it all starts at the right school.

This blog post has been sponsored by Cosmix Inc., a licensed make up artistry school in South Florida. A professional make up school, Cosmix Inc. offers makeup artistry training in beauty, fashion, film, television, and special effects.