Pro Makeup

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One option for in class education is Pro Makeup the school of Professional Makeup. This school consists of different several different courses that all stretch out over approximately a month each. The idea behind this type of schooling is to let you obtain the full education or a only what you need, along with being flexible so you can start a program when you are able to. There is a part time program, which runs at night, and a full time program, which runs throughout the days. The full time program costs roughly $24,000.00, and the part time is about $16,000.00. “Our instructors are professional makeup artists currently working in the industry.” (Closs, 2011). This is a route I would suggest for anybody who wants to learn the art but does not have the funds for a major school. The price is still a bit high, but it costs less than the Blanch Macdonald Centre or Complections.

The world of FX makeup

The world of fx makeup has been a passion of mine for quite some time, as it must be for anyone entering this field of work. Although it is possible to have a career creating monsters without any formal education, it makes entrance into the industry much more difficult. The purpose of this blog is to inform people like myself in five different course options to learn about the art.

The five course options I have chosen include one mail in option, and four schools the student attends. The five schools I have chosen are; Dick Smith’s basic/advanced classes (mail in work), Tom Savini's Special Effects Makeup Program , The Blanche Macdonald Centre, and Complections International Academy of Makeup Artistry. Before starting schooling with either method there are some basic amenities you will need, and may need when attending a school for FX makeup at any institution. “If you are going to be a make-up artist, you will need a place where you can practice. Even if you go to a school, you'll need to practice afterwards and prepare appliances, etc. for jobs. A small area with a worktable, chair, adequate lighting and a sink as near as possible is minimum”(Smith, 2011). When you go to an actual school, you will be given a work space, bench, and wash area, but you will still be required to complete assignments outside of the classroom setting. It is a good idea to find an area that has all of these same things, or at least an area where you can install them. “I remember a young make-up woman who built workbenches on three sides of her small bedroom and slept in a sleeping bag under one of them!  Now that's dedication!”(Smith, 2011). Everything other than that previously mentioned you should be able to purchase through your school of choice. The following posts, will hopefully aid you in your decision