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New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry and Hairstyling

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jan 2027

Campus

Petone Campus

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Summary

Master fashion makeup and hairstyling techniques for private clients, balls and brides, stage, and film. Learn how to conduct client consultations, develop creative briefs, and build a professional makeup artistry portfolio. Develop specialised skills in body art and special effects, including character design, facial transformations, ageing makeup, wig styling, and trauma effects. Enhance your business knowledge and collaborative creativity while preparing for potential industry experience through various project opportunities.

What you will learn
  • Anatomy and physiology of the skin and face
  • Corrective day makeup, globally diverse makeup, ball and event makeup, bridal makeup, and accompanying hairstyling techniques
  • Editorial and photographic makeup and styling
  • Character and period makeup and styling
  • Special effects makeup and body painting
  • Character and ageing makeup, including hair applications
  • Male makeup
  • Wig and prosthetic application, facial hair trimming and application
  • Portfolio development
  • Business skills, professionalism, and customer service
  • Opportunity to apply for an internship with the World of WearableArt™ Awards Show
Career options

Work as a makeup artist or counter salesperson at cosmetic companies and department stores. Enter the creative industries and work in film and TV, stage production or on photo shoots.

  • Freelance makeup artist
  • Makeup counter salesperson
  • Fashion makeup artist
  • Film makeup artist
  • Stage makeup artist

Entry criteria

Under 20

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3)

OR

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1)

Equivalent skills and knowledge and capability to meet the physical requirements of the programme.

International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0); or equivalent

20+

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.

International students

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.

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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.

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