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Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)

National ID: CUA51020 | State ID: AC68
 
Lights, camera, action! Got a dream to become a stylist to the stars?

Begin your journey as a specialised make-up artist or hair and wig stylist in film, fashion, television and theater.

Students receive practical on-the-job skills from an industry professional with the opportunity to gain real-life work experience. 

During this course you will be trained by industry specialist Manuao TeAotonga who has worked on Disney Australia’s touring production of Frozen, and designed makeup for famous musicals such as The Addams Family (Zealous Productions), The Little Mermaid (HAMA Productions), Wizard of Oz (HAMA Productions), and more.

Manuao is one of Perth’s leading make-up artists and he also performed on the stage for over 30 years around Australia, with his love of make-up leading him to work behind the scenes transforming the stars.

Become a face and hair beauty expert as you learn professional make-up techniques for catwalk, screen, bridal, as well as hair and wig styling, along with the art of special effects make-up to create the characters you see on the big screen and stage.

This qualification is the highest in Australia for this field – become job ready to begin your career as a professional creative makeup artist.

Gain these skills

  • Design and apply beauty and bridal makeup
  • Design and apply special effects makeup
  • Create prosthetics including foam latex application
  • Style hair, wigs and hairpieces for productions
  • Take part in creative projects
  • Create body art

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Make-Up Artist

Course overview

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Perth

Duration: Two semesters

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025