Kickstart Your Makeup Artistry Career with Our Flagship Program
Our pioneering Freelance Makeup Artist Program has launched careers in high-profile television, weddings, and beyond. This intensive two-month course is designed to fast-track your success in the makeup industry. From mastering classic beauty and glamorous looks to exploring the latest fashion trends, you will gain hands-on experience in every facet of makeup artistry.
Comprehensive Training: Learn specialized techniques including airbrushing for high-definition applications, crucial for work in video and music productions. Whether it’s behind the scenes on a TV set or creating stunning visuals for commercials and print, our training prepares you for diverse opportunities.
Business Skills for Freelancers: The program also includes our exclusive “Minding Your Business” course. This invaluable resource covers everything from finding gigs and negotiating contracts to effective marketing and branding. You’ll learn the ins and outs of invoicing and contract management, ensuring you’re as skilled in business as you are in artistry.
Portfolio Development: Enhance your professional appeal with at least four high-quality images added to your portfolio by the end of the course, showcasing your versatile skills to potential employers.
Jumpstart your career with ambition and dedication—transform your passion for makeup into a thriving profession with us!
This school is Amazing!!!! The Director, Ashley, and all of her staff go above & beyond to teach you what you need to know in the Artistry of Makeup. Once you graduate, you are still family and they continue to help graduates succeed in their career as an artist. I definitely do not regret attending this school and hope to one day be able to pass on my teachings to future students. Thank you all for my success in this business.
Carin Hill
Freelance Makeup Artist TN
Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum is meticulously designed to equip you with the expertise and skills required to excel in the competitive world of freelance makeup artistry. Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Professional Makeup Kit Setup: Learn how to select and organize a top-notch makeup kit that meets industry standards.
- Sanitation & Hygiene: Understand the critical importance of maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and hygiene in your practice.
- Color Matching: Master the art of matching foundation and concealer shades to any skin tone for flawless coverage.
- Highlight & Contour: Acquire techniques to sculpt and define facial features, enhancing natural beauty.
- Commercial Makeup: Gain insights into creating looks for commercial advertising, focusing on products and branding needs.
- Eye vs. Camera: Understand how different makeup styles affect appearance under various lighting conditions and camera settings.
- Various Skin Finishes: Learn to achieve a range of finishes from matte to dewy, catering to client preferences and specific events.
- Working With Individual and Strip Lashes: Become proficient in selecting and applying both individual and strip lashes to enhance eye makeup.
- Graphic Eyeliner: Develop skills in creating bold and precise eyeliner looks that make a statement.
- Hair for the MUA: An introduction to basic hairstyling techniques to complement your makeup artistry services.
- Airbrush for HD and Bridal: Specialize in airbrush techniques for high-definition media and bridal makeup, ensuring durability and perfection.
- Bridal Consultations: Learn to conduct effective consultations to understand bridal clients’ visions and deliver tailored makeup artistry.
- Tattoo Cover: Master the techniques required for covering tattoos and other skin imperfections.
- Current Trends: Stay updated with the latest trends in the makeup industry to keep your skills fresh and relevant.
- Editorial Makeup: Explore creative and avant-garde makeup styles for fashion editorials.
- Out of the Kit FX Techniques: Acquire basic special effects makeup skills for creating minor injuries and character looks without prosthetics.
- Portfolio Building Photo Shoot: Put your skills to the test in a professional photo shoot designed to build your portfolio.
- Business Development: Learn essential business skills including marketing, branding, contract negotiation, and client management to successfully launch and grow your freelance career.
Each module is taught by seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience and insights, ensuring you receive a robust education that goes beyond technique to include the business acumen necessary for success in the industry.
Program Overview
Clock Hours: 96
Award: Certification
Duration: 6 weeks
Meets: Monday-Wednesday 9-4
Dates: June 10 – July 15, 2024
Students who complete this program will receive a diploma. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission authorizes the diploma.
About the Instructor
Krystle Feher Wetzel is an award-winning makeup artist renowned for her visual storytelling prowess. Her diverse portfolio spans various media and notable clients, showcasing her versatile talent and creativity.
Music Industry Contributions: Krystle’s artistic touch has graced music videos and promotional materials for top artists like The Black Keys, Halestorm, and Mitchell Tenpenny, among others.
Advertising Campaigns: Her skillset is highly sought after in the advertising world, with Krystle having contributed to campaigns for major brands such as Adidas, Sprite, Gibson, and GrubHub.
Television Appearances: Krystle’s work has also been featured on prominent TV networks including HBO, Netflix, Amazon, and Comedy Central, enhancing the visual appeal of many shows and series.
Public Figures: She has applied her makeup expertise to a variety of public figures, including Courtney Cox, Jo Frost, and Gabby Giffords, tailoring her approach to their unique needs and public personas.
Krystle’s achievements have been highlighted in leading publications like Makeup Artist Magazine and The Boston Globe, with upcoming features in HarperCollins. Her full work history and extensive experience can be explored in her resume, available on the left.
When not on set or traveling the globe, Krystle dedicates her time to teaching at the Online Makeup Academy & AMUA. Here, she imparts her vast knowledge and passion for makeup artistry to aspiring artists, enriching the next generation with her expertise and enthusiasm for the craft.
Feel free to peruse her resume for a detailed view of her professional journey and contributions to the industry.