Professional Makeup Artist
Build your expertise, develop your creativity, and bring your beauty and fashion makeup visions to life.
Program Overview
Designed for those interested in pursuing a career in makeup artistry, NIC’s Professional Makeup Artist Program delivers a structured, industry-oriented education focused on real-world application. Students move from foundational techniques into advanced beauty, bridal, fashion, and editorial makeup, gaining the skills required to work confidently across professional environments.
With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, students participate in creative projects, photoshoots, and collaborative work that reflects current industry standards.
The program balances technical precision with artistic exploration, ensuring graduates leave with both strong fundamentals and a professional portfolio ready for the beauty and fashion industries.
Key Outcomes
Become a professional makeup artist
Develop skills for beauty, bridal, fashion, and editorial projects, preparing you to work freelance, in studios, or for fashion brands.
Master beauty and fashion techniques
Learn hair styling, bridal designs, runway makeup, editorial looks, and photography-ready applications.
Build a professional portfolio
Create projects and high-quality photos that showcase your versatility and creativity, from fashion looks to bridal work.
Gain real-world experience
Hands-on projects and collaborative sessions give students the confidence to work on photo shoots, fashion shows, and client appointments.
Program Information
Program Costs
Application Fee
Domestic / International: $250.00
Tuition Fee
Domestic: $13,950.00
International: $14,950.00
Included in tuition fees: Professional Makeup Artist Kit (valued at $2,650). Students may use limited school-provided supplies during practical classes.
Not included in tuition fees: Does not include basic school supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, scissors, paper, USB drives, etc.). Students should budget $200–$500 for additional tools, props, or replenishing kit items.
All products, kits, and supplies are subject to change without prior notice at the company’s discretion.
Program Hours & Length
Program Hours: 440
Weeks: 22
Start Dates
2026
April
October
Career Outcomes
• Freelance Makeup Artist
• Bridal Event Makeup Artist
• Makeup Artist for Photo Shoots, Editorial, and Fashion Shows
• Beauty Advisor / Cosmetic Retail
• Business Owner / Entrepreneur
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or hold a High School diploma.
- Submit a completed Student Application Form and Admissions Questionnaire (available in paper or online formats).
Language Proficiency Requirements
Please check the Language Proficiency Requirements on our How to Apply Page
Curriculum
MAKEUP FUNDAMENTALS • HAIR DESIGN • BRIDAL MAKEUP • HIGH FASHION EDITORIAL • HIGH FASHION RUNWAY • CAREER DEVELOPMENT • MAKEUP & PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 1 • PHOTO THEORY • MAKEUP & PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 2
NIC’s Professional Makeup Artist curriculum focuses on practical experience, creativity, and portfolio-building.
Students work on a wide variety of projects, including bridal, editorial, fashion, and photography makeup. Hair design, advanced beauty techniques, and career development modules ensure graduates leave with the skills, confidence, and professional portfolio to succeed in the beauty industry.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills.
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Let’s get you ready for an exciting journey, expanding your beauty and fashion makeup skills, joining our creative community, and launching your professional career.
Click on the link below to apply and begin your story at NIC.