BECOME THE ULTIMATE MAKEUP ARTIST USING OUR PROVEN TECHNIQUES THAT WORK

We have helped 1000’s of students with no experience, scale from beginner to becoming successful, sought after makeup artists for the film industry in just 20 weeks!

Over the past 20 years, we've developed, and perfected a special set of teaching methods and techniques. Our magic formula, ensures that you grasp everything needed to succeed as a professional makeup artist in the film industry. Register and pay just $500 now, to hold your spot.

VIRTUAL FLEX

Our May 7th start date is a flex option. Split the work load, the first semester covers our makeup diploma, then the second semester covers the rest of the course.

VIRTUAL

Our September 1st date will be virtual, meeting your instructor twice a week on Monday & Wednesday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm

ONLINE

Sign up and start whenever you want. Skip the weekly meetings, work at your pace, on your schedule. You have access to an instructor who marks your assignments with feedback as you submit. One year to complete, 100% flexibility.

FIVE COURSES, ONE PROGRAM

We have combined our five must have courses into one bundled course, to ensure you learn all you need to know to succeed!

We have a tried and tested formula that works. 

If you follow this specialized formula, you will become the makeup artist you have always dreamed of becoming!

BECOME THE ULTIMATE MAKEUP ARTIST

Our Makeup Artistry Honors Program combines our must-have courses into one bundled course, giving you everything you need to become the best.

MAKEUP ARTISTRY

Our longest running, most in demand course is curated to take you from the basics of makeup to specialized skills in the world of bridal, cosmetic retailing, fashion, photography, runway, and the business side of the industry. 


HAIR SESSION STYLING

Master the design aspects of hair session styling to double your job opportunities - no cutting or coloring involved. We aim to make you a confident hair session stylist, ready to tackle anything from a large wedding party, magazine photoshoot, or film production!


ADVANCED & AIRBRUSH MAKEUP 

Push your imagination and creativity to think outside the box while working with different mediums, body painting, airbrushing, brow blocking, 3D illusions, tattoos and more! Finish the program with an avant-garde high fashion photoshoot to illustrate your fashion makeup skills


SPECIAL FX MAKEUP 

Take the lead to transform talent into captivating characters. Learn to create realistic cuts, scars, zombies, illnesses, bruises, burns, frost bite and much more! Your characters will come to life with dirts, tears, beards, various prosthetics, bald caps, and aging effects


Access all video demos, assignments, and learning material directly from your personal online profile.

  • Makeup Videos & Demos

    Each topic has a detailed step by step makeup video demo, lead by industry professionals who really break it down in great detail for you.

  • Assignments

    Download learning material & upload practical assignments to your online course profile for marking.

  • Instructor Guidance

    Your instructors are all industry professionals who lead you every step of the way, giving you detailed feedback on each assignment.

WHY SIGNING UP FOR RANDOM MAKEUP COURSES YOU FIND ON SOCIAL MEDIA DOESN’T WORK!

There are so many courses out there, how do you know what’s legitimate, whether someone knows how to teach, whether their certification is real, or if AI created it for them?



HERE’S WHAT WORKS

  • Learning from an academy that has a 20 year old success track record and has trained 1000’s of successful makeup artists.

  • Learning from a licensed, internationally accredited academy with instructors who work in the industry and know what it takes to succeed.

  • Learning from an academy whose curriculum covers everything you need for success as a makeup artist in the fashion and film industry.

LEARNING OPTIONS

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT SUITS YOUR SCHEDULE

  • Virtual Flex

    Ideal if you want to lighten the work load. Virtual Meetings and courses are divided into two semesters making it more manageable for busy schedules.

  • Virtual

    Ideal if you want a super flexible learning schedule but need the regular accountability. Meet your instructor twice a week online.

  • Online

    100% flexibility. Skip the meetings, work at your pace, on your schedule. Instructor marks assignments as you upload. One year to complete.

REGISTER TODAY

PAY YOUR DEPOSIT, AND THEN YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO FILL OUT OUR ENROLMENT FORMS

ONCE YOU SIGN UP FOR OUR MAKEUP ARTISTRY HONORS DIPLOMA COURSE

You are on the path to success with the most respected course in the industry. Earn 5 accreditations with one just program, that gives you the skills you need to enter any area of the industry.

  • Create your own client or bridal business, working your own hours, on your terms.

  • Work for your favorite makeup line, or become their national artist, traveling the world.

  • Build your own celebrity clientele, working behind the scenes of red carpet events.

  • Work on photoshoots & runway shows with the worlds top fashion photographers, and the ‘IT' models of the season.

  • Work on television sets and commercials working with celebrity's and t.v. personalities.

  • Work on major film productions, behind the scenes of Hollywood blockbuster movies.

HOW DO I START MY ULTIMATE MAKEUP ARTIST CAREER?

CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING OPTION AND APPLY

  • Cost

    Total Cost of courses taken separately is $24,525 now only $19,904 *Save over $1900 in tuition fees with this bundled program!

  • Application

    Choose your learning option & start date, pay your deposit, and fill in enrolment forms. A team member will then follow up.

  • Time Commitment

    20 WEEKS TOTAL - 16 weeks of virtual meetings with instructor + 4 week final project to complete in your own time.

MAKEUP ARTISTRY HONORS DIPLOMA

Earn 5 Accreditations from One Course

2025 START DATES
VIRTUAL FLEX
Semester 1
 Meet Your Instructor Online
(Meet Time is MST)
Course
Meet Day Meet Time  Date
Makeup Wed 6pm May 7 - Jun 27
Final Project No Meetings n/a Due Jul 28
Semester 2
Meet your Instructor Online
(Meet time is MST)
Course
Meet Day Meet Time  Date
Hair SS
Mon  6pm 
Sept 1 - Oct 24
Advanced/AB Mon 12:30pm Oct 27 - Dec 19
SFX Wed 12:30pm Oct 29 - Dec 19
Final Project
No Meetings n/a Due
Jan 16/26


VIRTUAL 
September 1 - Jan 16
Meet your instructor Online
(Meet Time is MST)
Course Meet Day Meet Time Date
Hair SS Mon 6pm Sept 1 - Oct 24
Makeup  Wed 12:30pm Sept 1 - Oct 24 
Advanced/AB Mon 12:30pm Oct 27 - Dec 19
SFX Wed 12:30pm Oct 29 - Dec 19
Final Project  No Meetings n/a Due Jan 16/26


ONLINE
100% flexibility
 Sign Up & Start
Instuctor Marks as you Submit
Date Time Frame Online Meeting
Sign up & start One year None


REGISTER TODAY

PAY YOUR DEPOSIT, AND THEN YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO FILL OUT OUR ENROLMENT FORMS

Pay just $500 now, to hold your spot.

YOUR MAKEUP ARTISTRY HONORS KIT

NOT ONE, BUT 5 KITS ARE INCLUDED!

*MAKEUP KITS WILL BE SHIPPED OUT TO VIRTUAL & ONLINE STUDENTS 

PRO MAKEUP KIT

We've taken the guess work out for you and curated a pro kit with everything you need to succeed in the program and start your business after graduation. 

Created by artists, for artists -AW03 performs to meet your demands. Makeup that lasts while giving the pigmentation and coverage you require as a professional makeup artist.

HAIR DESIGN

Our pro hair design kit was made with the working makeup artist in mind. It is packed with all necessary items you need on set, for shoots, clients or bridal jobs.

Our session styling kit is stocked with hot tools, brushes, combs, accessories, and products required for your success in the class and after graduation. 

ADVANCED & AIRBRUSHING KIT

This high fashion makeup kit includes the editorial essentials for creating avant-garde looks and editorial creative designs.

Stocked with stencilling & texture tools, detail brushes, primary & neon cream, water, & airbrush paints, metallic pigments, mixing liquids, waterproof sealers, adhesives, fashion mediums & more! 

SPECIAL FX MAKEUP KIT

The FX industry is constantly updating, many technical products are required to create realistic & imaginative character designs.

We've worked with our SFX instructors to curate a kit with the necessary paints, adhesives, prosthetics, bloods, dirts, brushes, tools, and hair effects required in the industry.


SUCCESS STORY

Meet Rachel

Life Changing

by Rachel

“After having a horrific accident, I knew I needed a life change and had always dreamed of becoming a makeup artist. I looked into many school but chose Artists Within after emailing the team, they were very patient with all my questions! I also loved that the owner of the academy was involved day to day, and how knowledgable she was about the industry. It felt like a it would positive and encouraging experience which is what I needed. Because of my accident I wasn’t sure I could attend weekly virtual meetings, so opted hesitantly for the online option. The video demos and content were extremely detailed. I didn’t once second guess my online decision once I started. I went on to take the Honors Makeup Diploma, and have been focusing primarily on movie productions for the last three years. I love that I have the knowledge to also take advantage of making large amounts of money doing weddings when the film work isn’t as demanding. These courses really prepared me for every aspect of the industry, I felt very confident when I finished, and have really exceeded my own expectations of myself. I am so thankful I took this path. I would never have imagined I would have gained so much knowledge from an online course!“

HAVE QUESTIONS?

BOOK A CHAT WITH OUR TEAM

MAKEUP ARTISTRY HONORS DIPLOMA

Learn in Class or Virtually


We have helped 1000’s of students with no experience, scale from beginner to becoming successful, sought after makeup artists in the film industry in as little as 20 weeks. This could be you!



THE ARTISTS WITHIN IMPACT

Barbara Bannon

Makeup Artistry Honor Graduate

“Since graduating last year I have done everything from client makeup applications, weddings, magazine shoots, a commercial, and have assisted on a movie production...all in one year! I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the AW team for helping me get to the point where I truly am living the life I have always wanted. They have also helped with any questions after graduating"

Kelsey Clark

Makeup Artist Honors Graduate

"My dream has always been to work on movie productions. I'm actually doing it thanks to the training I received from Artists Within’s online courses. The detail of each course really helped me prepare for what I needed as an on-set makeup artist. It was very easy to transition from school work to actually doing it. I don't even feel like I'm working because I love what I do so much!”

FAQ

  • Are you an accredited school?

    We are an accredited government licensed school with Alberta Private Career Colleges, and also accredited with the international school board ITEC, providing internationally recognized training. When you choose an accredited school it means that a board governs their courses, which protects your interests as a student.

  • Do I need any prior makeup knowledge?

    Th majority of the course is based on special FX treatments. Basic makeup knowledge, color theory and airbrush makeup is helpful but not mandatory. If you don’t have these and want to delve deeper we can help! We have courses that you can combine with Special FX or we can create a plan to start with the basics and then move into Airbrush and Special FX Makeup. Book a call if you need more information and we can walk you through the options.

  • Do you have funding options?

    We do! We have created various payment options to suit your needs ranging from 3 - 12 month options.

  • What do I need to complete the course?

    The 'Special FX Pro Makeup Kit' is helpful as it gives you everything you need to work through the course. You can purchase it through the link at the bottom of the page. Other than the products to create all the effects, you don’t need anything other than a device (mobile, tablet, desktop) and internet connection to access your course platform. The only other requirement is a passion for SFX makeup, of course!

  • When do I gain access to the course?

    You will receive access to the student platform as soon as you pay your fees, and set up a password to access your course platform. You can access youR course 24/7 during your enrolment period via your student dashboard, and have two full years to complete.