Our instructors are industry experts with extensive experience in arts and entertainment, ensuring you learn from the very best to become the future best.
Learn a diverse range of makeup techniques—from clean beauty and bridal to HD and body painting—so you stand out as a skilled professional. Our pro kit features top brands like RCMA, Kryolan, and Temptu. Plus, our Minding Your Business course equips you to succeed as a self-employed artist.
From your first class to your first job—we’re with you every step of the way.
Build strong fundamentals in drawing, color theory, and design to support your artistry.
We assess your progress and give regular feedback to keep you on track for job readiness.
Work with our team to design a roadmap toward a career in makeup artistry, film, or theater.
Graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your skills and helps you land clients or jobs.
From makeup artistry and SFX to hair and costume design, you’ll gain the real-world technical skills needed to launch your career with confidence.
You’ll be paired with an experienced instructor who offers one-on-one guidance, feedback, and support from day one to graduation.
Our instructors bring real-world industry experience and a passion for teaching. AMUA programs are built to be practical, hands-on, and career-focused. We measure our success by our graduates’ success—and most land paid work before they even finish their program.
Our instructors not only hold state approval but are also industry experts in the fields of makeup, special makeup effects, wig & hair, and costume design.
Once a makeup artist, now the mother of AMUA
Multi-faceted professor with 30+ years experience in various industries
Makeup artist with 6+ years experience in film and special events.
MFA with 25+ years experience in fashion and costume design for theater & film
Professional makeup artist with over 15 years of experience in film, television, video, and commercial work. Proud member of IATSE Local 798.
Performance Makeup Artist Program alumna and Intro to 3D printing instructor
Makeup for Beauty & Fashion alumna and history buff
MFA with 20+ years experience as a professional artist
Academy of Makeup & Arts is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, a Division of Postsecondary Education. This authorization is renewed annually based on evaluations of education quality, ethical business practices, and financial responsibility. For detailed job placement and graduation information, visit the official Tennessee Higher Education Commission website.
