MUD School

For a school that was only founded a mere decade ago, it has accomplished much in such a short space of time. The Makeup Designory (MUD) School has two campuses, one in New York and the other in Los Angeles for ease of access to students. The courses offered by the school have been selected so that the student can be taught by professionals with years of experience in a wide range of makeup artistry courses and with the latest techniques. These courses should meet the needs of students who would like to break into specific spheres of the industry. In order to keep the class information current and the modules fresh, the designated school committee meets twice a year to review the content with employers and industry professionals. The school also provides assistance for graduates to find employment in their chosen areas of expertise as well as career guidance workshops.

To enroll in any of the school’s programmes, the aspirant must meet the entry requirements and pass the basic tests administered.

There are both short courses and programmes available at the MUD School along the lines of:

Beauty Makeup Artistry

This is for those who want to become familiar with the techniques utilised for print media, film, television and, most recently, high definition television. This course starts off with facial correcting and highlighting for both men and women and goes on to avant-garde and runway makeup for a maximum of eight weeks.

Character Makeup Artistry

This teaches the fundamentals of prosthetic and special effects makeup applications in up to twelve weeks. Along with acquiring the knowledge and skill for airbrushing, the student is expected to become familiar with simulating injuries, bald cap and facial hair application and aging makeup looks. It culminates with a photo shoot to capture the student’s creation and can be used for portfolio building.

Studio Hairstyling

This course type is being offered by more and more makeup schools so that students can supply clients with the entire package. For up to six weeks, the student will be tutored on hairstyling fundamentals straight through to period hairstyles. A professional photographer would be on hand to capture your final look that would be done in conjunction with the appropriate makeup.

Special Makeup Effects

This course lasts for nine weeks where the student is taught not only how to apply prosthetics but also how to create them. Techniques in sculpting, molding, painting and application would be intrinsic in the successful completion of this course.

Journeyman Makeup Artistry Programme

This programme focuses mainly on makeup for print and film industries and can last up to twenty weeks depending on if the student is attending day or evening classes. The content is fulfilled by the Beauty and Character makeup courses with professional photo sessions.

Fashion Makeup Artistry Programme

For ten weeks the student will go through the courses of Beauty Makeup, Studio Hairstyling and Portfolio Development. The portfolio development module lets the students become familiar with the business side of makeup artistry including writing resumes, building a portfolio and successful marketing. The students would be asked to complete real world projects in order to receive his/her diploma.

Master Makeup Artistry Programme

Only offered in day sessions, this programme covers the three courses of Beauty Makeup, Character Makeup and Special Effects Makeup.

Some students would be eligible for financial aid for these courses as they run from about US $2,160 to $19,040, exclusive of makeup kit and material costs.

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