Dip of Screen and Media

Specialist Makeup

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (inc CUA41220 Cert IV in Screen and Media)

MASTER MAKE-UP ARTIST

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.

CJMA students are trained in a highly creative studio with advanced and state of the art products and equipment. The trainers at CJMA are highly respected industry professionals who work currently in the industry at all times providing students with current relevant industry trends, product knowledge and techniques.

The trainers are to help encourage each and every student whilst studying. The unique course, including the certificate iv in screen and media, has been designed to ensure students receive the highest level of training.

This course is conducted full time over a period of week’s face-to-face training. Each lesson begins with the theory-based component for the lesson topic, followed by a group class discussion and additional current relevant industry information is supplied by the trainer as a specialist in their field. The trainer then provides a demonstration of the subject explaining each step in detail and answers any questions by the students.

Students are then to complete the look on each other.
Students are assessed on their ability to conduct research skills, convey research into written reports and their technical skills through observation of practical work.

2025 Enrolments are now open!

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Duration: 44 Weeks

50 WEEKS (WITH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ETC.)
44 WEEKS (WITHOUT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)

Equipment

Materials $1,650 (incl. GST)
Participants are required to pay for their makeup kit before the course commencement and their hair kit prior to subject commencement.
Please note that payment plans are not available for kits.

Photo shoots: To be confirmed prior to shoot schedule, cost of models and photographer hire are contracted in the enrolment form

Pre-requisites

Pre-Requisites Units:

  • CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove makeup is to be completed before the units CUAMUP512 Design and apply specialised make-up  and CUAMUP513 Design and apply special make-up effects 

Pre-Requisites:

  • Applicants must have successfully completed year 10 and be at least 16 years of age.
  • Applicants should display clear communication skills, and a passion for the make-up industry.
  • All applicants are encouraged to obtain and read a copy of the CJMA Student Handbook prior to enrollment as your signed enrollment form signifies your legal contract and agreement to these terms.
  • During this course students are required to be available for work experience, which may include weekend and/or evening work.

Course Fees: $12,000

Payment Details

Deposit: $1,200 A non-refundable deposit is payable on enrolment to secure position in course.

 

The total course cost is to be paid via monthly/Fortnightly direct debit installments.

Option 1:

Monthly:
$900 (payments 1st of the Month)

 

Option 2:

Fortnightly:
$450 (payments start on the 1st of the month and reoccur fortnightly for 24 payments)

 

Course Schedule

Course Intakes: 2025

Feb 2025 – (Full Time)   
Mon, Tues & Wednesday 9:30am- 4:30pm

Start Date: 17th February 2025

End date : 28th January 2026

 

July 2025 – (Full Time)   
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am- 4:30pm

Start Date: 28th July 2025

End Date :24th July 2026

COURSE CONTENT

Intro to Makeup and Photography

Steps to balance & face shapes
Colour theory
Face charts
Skin care and cleansing
Skin types and conditions
Remedial camouflage
Highlighting and shading
Foundation types and textures
Eye shapes
Eye liner and eye brows
Mascara and lash application
Lips and cheeks
Sheer beauty
Balance and harmony
Make-up techniques for men
Day make-up
Evening make-up
Smokey eye design
Time management
Working with the photographer
Images in photography
Make-up for men
Red carpet make-up
History of make-up overview
Theater overview
Bridal make-up styles
Cultural make-up
Photo shoot briefs

WIG STYLING & MAKING

Introduction to styling
1920-’s wig styling
1930-’s wig styling
1940-’s wig styling
1950-’s wig styling
1960-’s wig styling
1970-’s wig styling
1980-’s wig styling
Queen Elizabeth wig styling
Marie Antoinette wig styling
Geisha Wig Styling
Wig knotting

SPFX

Product knowledge
Mold Making
Cuts
Scars
Bruises
Burns
Bullet holes
Latex fingers
Blisters
Bald Caps
Airbrushing
Dead body
Frozen body
Cancer patient
Tattooing
Body disease
Zombie
Prosthetics
Character creations

TV & Film

Introduction to make-up for TV & Film
Crew roles working on set
Risk management and OHS
Etiquette to crew and talent
Business documents
Observation and Bias
Make-up for Film
Make-up for television
High Definition
History of film and TV
Music Videos
Script breakdown
Continuity
Budgets
Character Make-up breakdown
Make-up for black and white film
Make-up for colour film
Television drama make-up
Newsreader/presenter make-up
Working with the DOP and lighting effects
Light and colour relationships to make-up
Ageing for TV and Film

THEATRE

Theatrical make-up
Lean make-up
Stout make-up
Ballet make-up
Showgirls make-up
Wig styling
Ageing for theatre
Cirque du Soleil make-up
Character make-up
Stage and theatre eye make-up
Clown make-up
Face painting
Crepe hair beards
Drag make-up

HAIR STYLING

Hair analysis
Preparation and products
Blow drying techniques
Hot tong techniques
Use of padding accessories
Up styles
Braiding techniques
Pony tails
Corporate television styling
Editorial hairstyles
Catwalk trend hairstyles
Hot roller setting techniques
Correct sectioning and pinning
Hair extensions

AIRBRUSHING

Product knowledge
Equipment maintenance
Air pressure control techniques
Stencilling
Troubleshooting

BUSINESS SKILLS & OPPORTUNITIES

Business case studies
Legislations & regulations
Market trends
Insurance
Interview skills
Contracts
Accounting
Branding
Website
Social media marketing
Online portfolios
Networking
Debating
Making & delivering presentations

FASHION & EDITORIAL

Creativity
Working with a stylist
Editorial coloured make-up
Bronzing skin
Catwalk make-up
Geometric designs
Fashion lash design and application
Editorial clown
Working with gold leaf
Androgynous male/female
Working with lace make-up
Feather designs
Glitter designs
Italian Vogue
Mood boards
Art inspired
Diamanté designs
Edible make-up
Seasonal trends
Collaborating for photo shoot

HISTORY & CULTURAL MAKE-UP

Renaissance hair & make-up
Restoration hair & make-up
1920’s hair & make-up
1930’s hair & make-up
1940’s hair & make-up
1950’s hair & make-up
1960’s hair & make-up
1970’s hair & make-up
1980’s hair & make-up
1990’s hair & make-up
Geisha make-up
Tribal make-up
Cleopatra make-up
Kabuki make-up

To enroll for this course or request our course information booklet, please contact 02 9212 2222 or email cameron@cameronjane.com.au.

All CJMA courses that lead to a formal qualification have ASQA approval. CJMA always strives to provide courses of a higher standard, so our course content is regularly reviewed for improvement opportunities. Our course content will always continue to be updated

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Units, inc CUA41220 Cert IV in Screen and Media

CORE UNITS
CUAIND412
Provide freelance services
CUAIND512
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPPR411
Realise a creative project
CUAPPR515
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
ELECTIVE UNITS
CUAMUP411
Design, apply and remove make-up
SHBBMUP010
Design and apply make-up for photography
CUAMUP413
Style hair for production
SHBHDES004
Create classic long hair up styles
CUAMUP412
Maintain makeup and hair continuity
CUAWRT407
Develop content for publication
CUAPPR311
Produce creative work
CUARES412
Conduct research
CUADES412
Interpret and respond to design brief
CUAMUP513
Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAMUP512
Design and apply specialised make-up

Cameron Jane Accredited Courses

To achieve success in a highly competitive make-up artistry industry, a high level of knowledge, training and professional approach is required.

Cameron Jane Make-Up Academy was established in 2000. At Cameron Jane Make-Up Academy we pride ourselves in offering all-inclusive training in make-up artistry and technology. The courses are designed to provide students with skills needed to become professional in the make-up industry.

Cameron-Jane Make-Up Academy is considered to be Australia’s elite make-up academy. This has been achieved by a perfect combination of theory, training and practical applications. Cameron Jane Make-Up Academy has maintained this high standard by having a roster of trainers that are have exceptional industry experience and expertise. The theory and practical curriculum are constantly updated, to ensure that the best and most comprehensive training is delivered.

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or call 02 9212 2222