PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP
Course Overview
The Diploma in Professional Make-Up is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in the field of makeup artistry. The programme equips future professionals with the creative, technical, and aesthetic skills necessary to succeed in a competitive and evolving industry.
Who is this course for?
This programme is ideal for individuals who:
- Passionate about makeup and visual aesthetics
- Aspire to work professionally in fashion, film, TV, theatre, or editorial settings
- Want hands-on training with industry-standard tools and techniques
- Seek an internationally accredited qualification to launch or enhance career in beauty and makeup artistry
What You Will Learn
This comprehensive programme covers professional makeup for various mediums, including:
- Theatre & Stage Performances
- Cinema & Television
- Fashion & Runway Shows
- Photography & Video Productions
- Special Effects & Character Creation
Aims & Goals of the Programme
- To provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical training in the field of professional make-up.
- To equip graduates with technical skills and artistic expertise required for successful careers in various professional environments.
- To develop students' ability to work across multiple media and industries, including theatre, cinema, television, photography, fashion, and special effects make-up.
- To promote creativity, professionalism, and confidence in applying make-up techniques for diverse client needs and settings.
- To ensure students meet international standards in beauty and aesthetics through training aligned with CIDESCO and CYQAA accreditation requirements.
- To prepare students for employment or freelance work in the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industries, both locally and internationally.
A’ Semester
| Code | Subjects | Theory | Lab | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMU 2-111 | Make-Up Techniques | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-112 | Sales and Promotion Techniques for Make-Up | 2 | - | 3 |
| PMU 2-113 | Study of the Facial Structure | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| PMU 2-114 | Dermatology I | 3 | - | 4 |
| PMU 2-115 | Hygiene & Safety | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| PMU 2-116 | Light and Make-Up | - | 3 | 7 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 30 | |
B’ Semester
| Code | Subjects | Theory | Lab | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMU 2-121 | Special Make-Up (Cinema, TV, Photography) | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-122 | Theatrical Make-Up | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-123 | The History of Make-Up | 2 | - | 7 |
| PMU 2-124 | Cosmetology – Special Subjects I | - | 2 | 3 |
| PMU 2-125 | Introduction to Corrective Make-Up | 3 | - | 6 |
| Total | 9 | 14 | 30 | |
A’ Semester
| Code | Subjects | Theory | Lab | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMU 2-231 | Studio- Hairstyling | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-232 | Face and Body Painting | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-233 | Hair and Wigs | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| PMU 2-234 | Psychology- Professional Relations and Ethics | 1 | - | 2 |
| PMU 2-235 | The History of Fashion | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-236 | English Terminology | 1 | - | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 15 | 30 | |
B’ Semester
| Code | Subjects | Theory | Lab | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMU 2-241 | Drawing Technique for Make Up | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-242 | Mold and Sculpture | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| PMU 2-243 | Special Effects for Make Up | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PMU 2-244 | Professional Organisation | 1 | - | 2 |
| PMU 2-245 | Introduction to Information Technology | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| PMU 2-246 | Thesis | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 10 | 13 | 30 | |
A’ Semester
Master fundamental makeup application techniques, from preparation and cleansing to working with diverse skin tones and face shapes. Learn to enhance facial features, work with light and shadow, and adapt makeup styles for fashion shows, bridal events, or custom personality-based looks.
Explore how to follow trends, present makeup products and techniques, and build a brand. Learn to promote, sell, and even launch your own makeup line.
Study facial shapes, lines, volumes, and proportions. Focus on color theory and how it applies to different facial elements—eyes, lips, cheeks, and more.
Understand the skin’s anatomy, layers, nerves, and conditions such as acne. Learn how skin physiology affects makeup application and skincare.
Maintain high standards of hygiene in the beauty environment. Learn sterilization, handling of tools and antiseptics, and protection against skin conditions and pathogens.
Study the interaction of light with makeup, both natural and studio lighting. Learn how light affects makeup visibility, color, and special effects.
B’ Semester
Dive into makeup for screen and fashion—learn to analyze scripts, prepare for shoots, and adapt to different lighting and environments.
Develop makeup looks for stage performances, opera, and musicals. Learn to transform characters through makeup, wigs, and lighting adaptation.
Explore the evolution of makeup from ancient civilizations to the 20th century. Learn historical styles and apply them through practice.
Understand the science of cosmetic products used in makeup—formulas, ingredients, pH balance, and product categories from foundations to eyeliners.
Master corrective techniques for facial features including nose, lips, and cheekbones. Address concerns like acne or oily skin with professional solutions.
A’ Semester
The basics of the studio make up. Historic hairstyling: from antiquity to the twentieth century. Positioning postis and wig
Color technique: mixtures, color mixing, color contrasts. Airbrush technique. The work of colors: the colors of water, brightness, fluorescence Technique of shadow and light for painting the body and structure. Technique of face and body painting.
Introduction to the selection and design of a wig. Paste. Layout. Choosing the size of mustaches and other knitted items for hair. Mounting technique. The postis in the cinema and the theater.
The concept of Psychology. Learning. Memory. Personality. Behavior. Neurotic and psychotic disorders. Narcissism. Behavior of an obese person. Perceptions - Behaviors - Attitudes. Convincing communication. The importance of beauty. Business relationships. Communication. Professional ethics and Deontology. Sociability, education, personality. Professional conscience. Legislation. Business ethics. Bioethics.
B’ Semester
The design technique. Rules of the front structure of human face. The person in profile. Study of the various parts of the face. Facial conversion technique. Aging. Male and Female face. Face design in color harmonies and contrasts. The symbolism of colors in the history of art. The story of costume and makeup. Mask design. Facial expressions. Body design. Creating a body painting. Design and create fantastic, fictional characters.
Take a picture of the face or part of the body. Casting techniques. Creating a base with plaster. Technical modeling work. Sculpture to create prostheses.
Work with wax, latex gelatin and glue. Spots. Creation of fatigue, disease on the face. Tears, sweat, bruises. Burns, scars. Camouflage and change of eyebrow share on the screen. Change style, color, gender. Using wax or latex to create sores and scars. Materials used for special effects. Design and installation of forged skulls. Aging of the face. Sculpture in the workshop and prostheses. Mold and casting of prostheses. Character design. Creation of prostheses of the cavity of the face or body. Makeup prosthesis. Application.
Introduction. Opportunities for a makeup artist. Career prospects. Customer consultant and product seller. Labor market evaluation. Competition and opportunities. Professional Portfolio. Business organization. Financial management. Marketing. Communication. Professional attitude towards customers. Training and lifelong learning.
Basic parts of work. Tools. Tables. Movement in tables. Introduction of data and change. Choices and movements of areas. Execution of ques. Designs of tables. Use of names. Adding and deleting of rows and columns. Categories of tables. Cells protection. Letter and number formats. Printing of tables. Basic information on networks. Distance transmission of data. Application on computer- networks and internet. Communication. Introduction to the internet. Basic parts of internet explorer. Introduction of an internet address. Browsing to www. Engines and criteria of search. Browser adjustment. Safe browsing.
Contents. Introductory part. Introduction of the subject. Main part. Portfolio and its creation. Conclusion. Final part. Annexes. Bibliography. Presentation of Thesis.