Make-Up Artistry - 056

Mohawk College Certificate
Classroom
Makeup Products
Overview

Benefit from professional training in make-up artistry and related service areas including make-up techniques for theatre, photography, paramedical, film, television and fashion applications. Aestheticians, hairdressers, cosmetic retailers will enhance their services to customers with training from this program.

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You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.

Interested in taking a single course? No problem. Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, these courses can be taken individually or as part of the full program.

Program Contact
CE Interdisciplinary, Media, Creative and Business
1-844-767-6871
cecreative@mohawkcollege.ca
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
  • Successful completion of Secondary School English or equivalent.

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered.  Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.

The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the 2019/20 academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education -  Interdisciplinary, Creative, Media and Business

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A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.

Mandatory Courses

Register Course number Course title Course Hours
Course description: Enhance and further develop make up knowledge, skills and techniques in a variety of applications. Interpret colour choices, levels of intensity and experiment with new practices.
Prerequisites: ASTHWS244
Course description: Develop your skills in make up artistry, with emphasis on theatrical and special effects make up and prosthetics. Supplies included in course fee.
Credits: 3
Course description: Apply corrective makeup techniques to conceal skin disorders, scarring resulting from accidents, burns, surgery, trauma, etc. Analyze and understand makeup formulations and psychological aspects of makeup use. Implement communication skills and demonstrate client documentation needed to be able to work effectively in a clinical setting.
Course description: Explore the history, psychology and formulations of cosmetics. Analyze and apply the fundamentals and theory of makeup application. Practice proper hygiene and interpersonal communication skills.
Course description: Develop skills in make-up applications, focusing on specialized looks for daytime and evening, mature, and male clients.
Prerequisites: ASTHWS144
Course description: Design your own colour wheel and related charts based on colour theory. Analyze figure types and undertones. Discuss what colour and styles means to a complete look. Create a customized wardrobe and makeup look for any client. Colour swatches matching their undertone will be given to each student at the end of the course.
Course description: This class will take a beginners approach to Session/editorial hairstyling, from basic fundamentals such as fashion concepts and blow drying, to the more complex art of extension placement and hair pieces.It is becoming more common that Session artist know the fundamentals of hairstyling as well as makeup application.Having these combined skills will assist the artist to be more marketable based on their versatility. Supplies extra.
Credits: 2
Course description: Develop effective business and marketing techniques for starting a cosmetic business. Focus on freelance work, networking, advertising, product inventory and customer service.

Select 1 from the next 2 courses

Register Course number Course title Course Hours
Course description: Advance your knowledge of the skin, study product formulation and make choices based on in-depth skin analysis.
Course description: Develop your knowledge of skin care, with emphasis on analysis of skin types, product knowledge, hygiene and nutrition.
Credits: 3

Select 2 from the next 3 courses

Register Course number Course title Course Hours
Course description: Specialize in application of makeup for photography. Learn the do's and don'ts of what to include to build your professional portfolio. Colour and black and white photography will be used to achieve those special looks (5 photos included). Students must supply their own models. Material fees included. Prerequisite ASTHWS244 Makeup Artistry II.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ASTHWS244
Course description: Gain valuable real world experience. Apply newly developed skills, and hands-on techniques to clients in an operating aesthetics / make up environment.
Course description: Learn how to make a silicone appliance from start to finish. Learn lifecasting, mold making, sculpting, how to work with silicone, painting and application. Along with these skills, students learn how to work together, product handling and safety, proper application and shop etiquette, cleanliness, working with a deadline and building on their creativity skills.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ASTHWS029
Equivalents: ASTHWS032
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Career Opportunities

Industries of Employment

  • Cosmetic Counters/Stores
  • Hair Salons
  • Freelance Make Up

Occupational Categories

  • Cosmetics
  • Make Up

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

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