Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Makeup Art in South Africa

Certificate in Makeup Art provides aspiring makeup artists with a comprehensive training in various makeup techniques and applications. This hands-on program equips students with the necessary skills to work in the exciting world of beauty and cosmetics. From mastering the art of contouring and highlighting to learning bridal and special effects makeup, students will be trained by industry professionals with extensive experience.

Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates can pursue various career opportunities including:
1. Professional Makeup Artist
2. Beauty Consultant
3. Makeup Sales Representative
4. Film and Television Makeup Artist
5. Fashion and Editorial Makeup Artist
6. Bridal Makeup Artist
7. Salon Makeup Artist
8. Celebrity Makeup Artist
9. Theater and Stage Makeup Artist
10. Cosmetics Specialist

With the knowledge gained and the practical experience attained during the program, graduates will be well-prepared to embark on a successful career in the ever-evolving and glamorous industry of makeup art.

Institutions Offering Certificate in Makeup Art

•  College SA, Cape Town   
  (a) Makeup Application: Proficiency Course
  
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Lash and Brow Services
  
  (ii) Networking for Success
  
  (iii) Financial Management Basics
  
  (iv) Excellence in Service: Basic
  
  
  Entry requirements
  
  Beauty Therapy: Short Course
  
  
  Fees: R6,680
  
  
  Program duration: 8 months
  
  
  (b) Makeup Application: Skills Course
  
  
  Modules covered
  
  (i) Makeup Application
  
  (ii) Entrepreneurship
  
  (iii) Excellence in Service: Advanced
  
  (iv) Business and Office Administration
  
  
  Entry requirement
  
  Makeup Application: Proficiency Course
  
  
  
  Fees: R8,920
  
  
  Course duration: 9 months
•  Smudge Hair and Makeup Academy, Cape Town   
  Course content
  
  (i) Health & Safety
  
  (ii) Working in the Beauty Industry
  
  (iii) Client care and communication
  
  (iv) Makeup on all skin colours
  
  (v) Mature Skin
  
  (vi) Skincare
  
  (vii) Products & equipment
  
  (viii) Corrective makeup
  
  (ix) Bridal Makeup
  
  (x) Photographic (black and white, colour and Glamour)
  
  
  
  Fees: R25 000
  
  
  Program duration
  
  (i) 6 weeks full time
  
  (ii) 3 months part time
•  Getpix Creative College, Benoni  
  Required equipment
  
  (i) Life casting kit
  
  (ii) Art supplies
  
  (iii) Laptop
  
  (iv) Internet access
  
  (v) Beauty makeup kit
  
  (vi) SFX makeup kit
  
  
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  
  Fees
  
  (i) Part time-R2 000
  
  
  (ii) Full time-R69 000
•  SharonRae Academy, Johannesburg  
  Level 3 ITEC Certificate in Fashion; Photographic Make-up
  
  Core Subjects:
  
  Make-up Corrective • Day • Evening • Special occasion • Bridal
  Professional Conduct and Business awareness
  Fashion Make-up
  Fantasy
  Ramp
  Commercial
  Period
  
  
•  The Hydro International College, Johannesburg  
  Course name: Makeup Artistry for Film & Television Industry
  
  
  Course content
  
  (i) Photographic, Film, Stage,Mannequin & Competition Make-up
  
  (ii) Beauty Technology
  
  (iii) Make-up
  
  (iv) Special Effects
  
  (v) Film and Stage
•  Oxbridge Academy, Stellenbosch  
  Duration: 8 months
  
  Modules Overview:
  -Professional Salon Skills
  -Anatomy and Physiology
  -Make-Up Application 1
  -Make-Up Application 2
  
  Tuition fees: R 6,800
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 12 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  We strongly recommend that you have English language skills in reading and writing equivalent to Grade 10 (Std. 8).
•  Madge Wallace, Sandton  
  Course Overview:
  1. Permanent Make-Up: 3-5 Day Training
  2. Microblading & Shading: 3 Day Training
  3. Lash Lifting: 1 Day Training
•  Soma Sense Academy, Vanderbijlpark  
  Course name: Makeup Techniques
  
  
  Fees: R10 200.00
•  The International Academy of Health and Skincare, Cape Town  
  Basic Make-Up
  
  
  Course duration: 4 days
•  Complete School of Hairdressing, Roodepoort  
  

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