Fast track your career as a make-up artist in the entertainment industry.

The Diploma of Specialist Make-Up Services is a must for those serious about pursuing a career in make-up.

Learn how to style wigs and hairpieces apply specialised make-up for bridal, photographic, theatre, period, special effects, television, film and fashion.

You will be qualified to work as a make-up/hair stylist/designer, special make-up effects artist/designer, freelance TV, theatre and film make-up artist.

Attendance at an information session is required for admission to this course.

• Location:
  City King St
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CUF50407
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• film, video, television, theatre, photographic and fashion industries

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the area of specialist make-up services for the film, television and entertainment industries. They may coordinate the operation of a make-up department or business or operate on a freelance basis.

Students must complete a total of 17 units: 6 core units plus 5 specialist units plus 6 elective units.

4 of the elective units must be selected from the specialist and elective units listed for the qualification in the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units listed in the Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. Units must be selected from a Diploma level qualification.

No more than 4 elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

• Develop and Extend Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

  Unit code

  BSBCRT301A

• Collaborate in a Creative Process

  Unit code

  BSBCRT402A

• Design, Apply and Remove Make-Up

  Unit code

  CUFMUP401A

• Style Hair for Performances or Productions

  Unit code

  CUFMUP403A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Ensure a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS509A

• Select and Apply Hair Extensions

  Unit code

  WRHHD405A

• Maintain Make-Up and Hair Continuity

  Unit code

  CUFMUP402A

• Style Wigs and Hairpieces for Performances or Productions

  Unit code

  CUFMUP404A

• Design and Apply Specialised Makeup

  Unit code

  CUFMUP501A

• Design and Apply Special Makeup Effects

  Unit code

  CUFMUP502A

• Make a Presentation

  Unit code

  BSBCMM401A

• Originate and Develop Concepts

  Unit code

  BSBCRT501A

• Interpret and Respond to a Design Brief

  Unit code

  BSBDES402A

• Provide Services on a Freelance Basis

  Unit code

  CUFIND401A

• Design and Apply Make-Up for Photography

  Unit code

  WRBFS203B

• Establish Networks

  Unit code

  BSBREL401A

• All students are selected by interview