Makeup Schools – The FAQs

By Vicki Morgenstern

At least several times a week, I receive e-mails from makeup artists around the country asking, "which makeup school is best?" This is similar to asking, "which do you like better – NBC, ABC or CBS?" Choosing a makeup school is a personal decision but to assist you, I’ve asked eight well-known schools the same questions to help determine which school meets your specific educational needs. The schools represent diverse locations including, California, New York, Florida, Toronto, and Vancouver, B.C. Here are their responses

Make-up Designory (MUD)
www.makeupschool.com

Westmore Academy
of Cosmetic Arts

http://www.westmoreacademy.com

Tobi Britton’s Makeup Shop
http://themakeupshop.com

Complections International
www.complectionsmake-up.com

The Studio Makeup Academy
www.studiomakeupacademy.com

Blanche Macdonald Centre for Applied Design
www.blanchemacdonald.com

Joe Blasco Make-up Schools
http://www.joeblasco.com

Empire Academy of Makeup
www.makeupempire.com

1.

Is your curriculum comprehensive in all areas of makeup artistry (ie.beauty, fashion, video, f/x, etc.) or does the school specialize in specific areas?

2.

What credentials do your instructors have? Are they recent graduates or working professionals?

3.

What kind of business training for freelance makeup artists do you provide?

4.

Do you have on-site labs for after-hours practice? How much extra help is available?

5.

Do you offer assistance with job placement and internships?

6.

When did you last update your curriculum to accommodate new technology? What did you include?

7.

Do you prepare your students to be set-ready (i.e. on-set etiquette, assisting etiquette)?

8.

Do you offer brand recommendations for specific uses (i.e. waterproof makeup)?

9.

What distinguishes your school from the others?


This list of schools or questions is not intended to be comprehensive. Further questions, such as housing, tuition, references, master classes, owner’s hands-on participation, preparation for union exams, satellite classes throughout the country, etc. should be directed to the schools.


Disclaimer: Vicki Morgenstern believes this information was obtained from reliable sources but does not warranty the accuracy of the information presented on this web site nor does she endorse any particular school. The schools, not Vicki Morgenstern, should be contacted directly for clarification or additional information.