Immerse yourself in 2,100 hours of hands-on training in theater, opera, ballet, TV, and film. Specialize in makeup artistry, special effects, and either wig & hair or costume design, gaining real-world experience on live productions.
AMUA offers a range of training programs to match your goals, timeline, and budget. Whether you’re looking for a quick start in freelance makeup or a full-scale professional education in performance and special effects, we have options to fit your path.
Kickstart your career with essential skills for weddings, events, photography, and on-screen media. This program prepares you to work independently across commercials, videos, and more.
Advance your makeup skills for the world of film, TV, and theater. Learn union-level techniques like special effects, bald caps, prosthetics, and detailed hair work — all to get you set for IATSE certification.
Immerse yourself in 2,100 hours of hands-on training in theater, opera, ballet, TV, and film. Specialize in makeup artistry, special effects, and either wig & hair or costume design, gaining real-world experience on live productions.
Master hyper-realistic special effects, from lifelike prosthetics to industry-standard makeup, so you can bring characters and scenes to life with top-tier artistry.
Learn to design, create, and style wigs and facial hair — plus hair punching and faux fur — for stage and screen. Perfect for building a specialty that stands out.
Develop a strong foundation in costume design, from historical research to advanced construction techniques. Gain practical skills to launch your career in film, theater, or live events.
Academy of Makeup & Arts is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Academy of Makeup & Arts, please visit
https://www.tn.gov/thec/bureaus/student-aid-and-compliance/postsecondary-state-authorization/authorized-institutions-and-data.html.
