26 WEEK MAKEUP
ARTISTRY CERTIFICATE

Program Duration: 26 weeks/ 12 hours per week

Your Instructors: Heidi C, Keely Mahon, Jessica Lockert

Prices: Domestic $6,950.00

Prices: International $8,950.00

Location: 1888 West 1st Ave

Start dates: October, January, April

Program Overview

Make-up artistry is one of the most exciting fields in the beauty industry today.

This twenty-six-week certificate program will teach you about the business and the latest techniques of a professional make-up artist with hands-on, theory and demonstrations.

The Makeup Artistry program will open doors to a well-rounded career. You will have the opportunity to pursue positions in film and television, theatre, beauty salons, spas, and retail as well as self-employment as a freelance artist.

To help them with their future as a freelance artist, students will learn:

  • Fundamentals of Makeup

  • Bridal Makeup & Hair

  • South-East Asian Makeup

  • Airbrushing

  • Hair Styling

  • How to start your Business as a Makeup Artist

  • Marketing & Promotions

Develop your skills

Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Understand the role of the make-up artist and the career opportunities
  • Identify different skin tones
  • Understand concepts of highlighting, shading, and contouring
  • Analyze the shape of the face, nose, lip, and eyes
  • Demonstrate knowledge in cosmetic technique & product
  • Apply make-up design concepts for different occasions

Admission Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent or mature student status (19+)
  • Admissions interview: in person or by Skype with the Dean or Director of Admissions
  • Letter of Intent: describing your career goals (Minimum 250 words)
  • English Proficiency: B2 Level (IELTS 5.5 - TOEFL 57 internet-based - 1 63 computer-based - FCE Exam) or equivalent. (If English is not First Language and/or has no formal previous education in English)

Makeup Kit

Makeup Kits from The Cut is available for purchase: $2095 Including Hair Kit

Meet your professors

Heidi C

Heidi has been a makeup and hair artist in Vancouver since 2010 after leaving her job as a flight attendant. Her journey started from a makeup counter to bridal to commercial. She has worked hundreds of weddings, has been published over three dozen times and is currently agency represented. She worked for many brands on the market, was a trainer with a French luxury brand and is currently a studio makeup artist with another..

Keely Mahon

I take great pride in honing my skills as a freelance makeup artist and hairstylist since the early 2000s in the picturesque Vancouver, BC. Over the years, I've had the privilege of enhancing numerous faces and creating stunning hairstyles for clients in various industries, including television/film, fashion, bridal, photography, and corporate sectors. My experience spans working with a diverse range of actors, models, hosts, and brides. In addition to my hands-on work, I've had the pleasure of passing on my expertise to budding artists and learning from esteemed mentors. My passion lies in continuous learning, connecting with people, and thriving in my chosen profession. Above all, there's nothing more gratifying than ensuring each client looks and feels their absolute best :)

Jessica Lockert

Jessica Lockert has been working full time in the beauty industry since 2011, and as a makeup educator since 2017. She is passionate about helping individuals feel confident by enhancing their natural beauty and mentoring the next generation of artists. Jessica has had the pleasure of working on a variety of fashion shows, film sets, commercial shoots, and with celebrity clients. Some of her notable work includes providing makeup services for: The LPGA Tour, The Medallion Club Awards Gala, Seala, The Port of Vancouver, The BC Nurses Union, Miss Vancouver Pageant, Napolean Perdis Cosmetics, and has been published in over 100+ magazines around the globe along with 8 features. She is excited and honoured to be one of the instructors to teach Makeup Artistry at The Cut Academy.

 

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 This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB