Learn to think like a professional makeup artist! This program will help you train your eye to see color and shape, while setting you up for working safely and effectively.

Professional Beauty Makeup Part 1 (18 hours, online) focuses on theory and practice, and consists of interactive lectures, demonstration and discussion, accompanied by resources for study and exercises for practice. 

Part 1 is conducted online over a period of two weeks, three days per week (Monday - Wednesday), from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day. In addition to covering all aspects of beauty makeup application to the face, topics will include all of the following topics and more:

Qualities of and opportunities for a makeup professional

Lighting and ergonomics

Color theory and color correction

Sanitation and hygiene

Skin assessment, ingredients and prep

Texture in makeup

Understanding eye shape

False lash application

Shading and counter-shading

Kit building

Each student will receive a set of Paint School makeup brushes by mail prior to the start of the program..

Upon successful completion Professional Beauty Makeup Part 1, students will receive both a hard copy and digital Certificate of Completion, as well as a student ID to help students secure product discounts from brands and makeup suppliers.

Students must complete Part 1 in order to enroll in Part 2.