At AMA Artist Makeup Academy, we educate, elevate and empower you to become a professional makeup artist and a beauty entrepreneur.
AMA offers only ONE program that has been carefully perfected by our team of makeup artists and business experts. This program has been curated with the intention to help you master your skill in makeup artistry and build up your business acumen to become a beauty entrepreneur.
Classes will be limited to 14 students per schedule to provide an intimate learning experience for the best results.
Our Program Explained
The Master Program
The Master Program is designed to prepare you for the ultimate success as a professional makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur. Enrolling into our Master Program means you will be enrolled into our entire semester, investing 140 hours into your education and artistry.
From an artistry perspective, students will learn:
- Fundamentals of makeup artistry
- 2 appointment glams
- 3 soft glam bridal looks
- 3 full glam bridal looks (from American Bridal to International Bridal)
From a business perspective, students will learn:
- Artist etiquette & professionalism
- Building your personal brand
- Content creation best practices to land your next client
- Turning leads into clients
- Creating a proper contract
- Becoming an LLC
- Planning your goals & next steps as a professional makeup artist
Students enrolled into this program will leave with:
- 1 professional headshot
- 1 portfolio day of their final work
This course is offered on a:
- Weekend Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 8AM-4PM
- Day Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM
- Night Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6PM-10PM
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL OF MAKEUP
- Master Program students receive 1 professional headshot to kickstart their personal brand
- Master Program students receive 1 final project day with a professional photographer to build their portfolio
- Master Program students learn from an advanced business curriculum on landing clients and becoming an LLC
- All students will be trained on social media and content marketing to be able to create content that will drive their career
- All students get access to our Facebook Alumni Group of pro artists as well as our AMA Community Newsletter to connect with like-minded individuals and discover new opportunities
At AMA Artist Makeup Academy, we believe that becoming a professional makeup artist is a milestone that should be celebrated with a proper graduation ceremony.
All graduating students will be added to our AMA Alumni Group where they can build their network and discover new opportunities in the beauty industry.
By being subscribed to our AMA Community Newsletter, alumni can return to AMA for additional events, resources, and learning opportunities to advance in their career.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't know where to start, which program is best?
We recommend all aspiring makeup artists enroll into our Master Program. This is a 3-month program that will leave you feeling prepared to enter the beauty industry. In the Master Program, you will learn the makeup fundamentals while mastering appointment glams, soft glam bridal looks, and full glam bridal looks. From a business standpoint, you will learn everything from content creation to landing your clients and becoming an LLC. For Master Program students, you will receive a professional headshot and professional portfolio building photoshoot day.
How do I enroll?
To enroll, please visit our contact page and fill out your information. We receive your information as an email and we will reach back out with more information! In addition, you can call us at 201.222.5722 or email us at info@artistmakeupacademy.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
Does AMA offer certification upon graduation?
AMA Artist Makeup Academy provides a certificate of completion after you complete your course or program. We are the only makeup academy that provides a graduation ceremony as we truly believe makeup artistry is a career, and it is milestone that deserves to be celebrated with family and friends.
Will I qualify for professional discounts for makeup brands once I become certified?
Yes, proof of certificate will allow you to receive professional discounts for the makeup brands that offer a Pro Artist discount.
Does AMA offer job placement upon graduation?
AMA Artist Makeup Academy cannot guarantee job placements. However, we have a private AMA Alumni Group of 200+ makeup artists that share job opportunities and the latest news in the industry. It is a great way to network within the AMA family!
What happens next after graduation?
Upon graduation, you will be added to our AMA Alumni group where you can connect with other AMA students who have graduated from AMA. Additionally, by joining our community newsletter, you can stay in the know of upcoming community events, business classes, content days, makeup artistry workshops, and more - both paid and free. It is important to us that we continue to provide opportunities and resources to our AMA Family as they navigate through the real world.
