The AMUA offers a few different training programs to fit your needs. It depends on the time and money you have to spend training.
Certificate Programs
Freelance Makeup Artist Program
Freelance Makeup Artist Program teaches you the skills to be a freelance makeup artist for all media, from weddings and special events to commercials, videos, and photography.
Makeup for Television & Film
Take your freelance makeup skills up a few notches. Learn the history of makeup and costume. Also, learn about out-of-the-kit special effects. This includes making and applying bald caps and prosthetic transfers. Discover how to both hand-lay and ventilate facial hair, hair punch, and style wigs.
Degree Programs
Performance Makeup Artist Program
The Performance Makeup Artist Program is in-depth and comprehensive. This includes live theater, opera, ballet, television, music video, and film. We provide 2100 clock hours of classroom training. We also offer out-of-the-classroom opportunities to work with current productions. Students will learn makeup artistry and special effects. They will also choose between wig & hair or costume design.
Makeup Artist: Special Effects
AMUA’s Makeup Artist: Special Effects Program is designed to teach you how to create and apply astonishingly realistic makeup and prosthetic effects that meet the highest industry standards.
The Art of Wig & Hair Design
This program will teach you all you need to know to design, create, and style wigs, facial hair, hair punching, and faux fur.
Costume Design
Students will have a well-rounded understanding of costume design. They will learn the basics and advanced techniques, historical context, and practical skills. This will help them build a successful career in the field.