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From bald caps to hand-laid beards, get union-ready with AMUA.

Makeup for Television & Film Program

Take your makeup skills to the next level while preparing for the IATSE union exam. This program teaches you how to:

  • Create period-accurate looks and historical styles

  • Design out-of-the-kit special effects, including bald caps, prosthetic transfers, and injury simulations

  • Master facial hair work like hand-laying and ventilating

 

Graduate with a certificate authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, ready for a career in film, TV, and theater.

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Program at a Glance

  • Clock Hours: 586
  • Award: Certificate
  • Duration: 10 months
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 12:1

What You’ll Learn

  • Makeup Fundamentals: beauty, corrective, and character techniques
  • Special-Effects Basics: out-of-the-kit injuries, aging, and core FX skills
  • Wig & Hair Styling: intro ventilating, hand-tying, and on-set styling methods
  • Portfolio Building: produce photo-ready looks to showcase your range
  • Business Essentials: pricing, branding, and client management

Who you'll learn from

Krystle Feher – Makeup & Hair Artist
IATSE Local 798 artist known for award-winning visuals in music videos, national ad campaigns, and network TV. Krystle brings on-set know-how in beauty, character, and FX to help you master camera-ready looks.

 

Ben Rittenhouse – Special-Effects Mentor
Emmy-winning makeup artist with credits on The Pacific, Star Trek, Avatar, and more. Ben guides you through professional SFX workflows—bald caps, prosthetics, injury simulation, and high-pressure set etiquette.

 

New Wig & Hair Instructor – Coming Soon
We’re onboarding a dedicated wig and hair specialist who will lead ventilating, hand-tying, and advanced styling for period and contemporary productions. Stay tuned for the official announcement.

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Consumer Information

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.

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