Certificate IV in Screen & Media: Specialist Makeup Services
Gain the knwoledge, attitude & skills to work in the Media & Fashion industry
Course code: SHB20121
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup Services) artistically exhibits the role of individuals who use creative skills and a broad knowledge in a wide variety of resourceful contexts in hair and makeup design accessible to fashion, screen, media and entertainment industries.
Students apply inspired solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
This course is for creatives who provide innovative, cutting-edge makeup and hair services for fashion, screen, media and entertainment industries.
Graduates at this level will have the proficiencies to create makeups and hairstyles to meet production requirements, overseeing makeup and hair continuity during production. Throughout lectures, students will advance in creating makeups and hairstyles to assemble and meet production requirements, overseeing makeup and hair continuity during production, working to the makeup and hair designer’s brief and removing products as required.
Additionally designing and developing up-to-the-minute artistic makeup and hair designs that are key elements in the overall design of screen and media productions, students will obtain skills in creating designs for characters in relation to social class, and time periods, and any other progressive elements required to create the desired illusion for fashion, screen and media.
Course details
Course fee
$8,300.00
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
625 Hours
Duration
1.5 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
from $949.70
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Course fee
€8,300.00
Payment plans*
Payment plans are available.
Nominal hours
625 Hours
Duration
1.5 years
Australian accredited
Yes
Kit and uniform
from $949.70
*Incurs a 3% administration fee.
Australian Students
Online: 275 Hours
Hands on: 3 Â 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 130 hours
Assessments: 65 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
European and UK students
Online: 275 Hours
Hands on: 3 Â 5 Day Block Sessions
Homework assignments: 130 hours
Assessments: 65 hours
Vocational professional placement: 155 hours
We encourage you to register early, as spaces are limited.
Practical training:
To achieve a CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media: Specialist Makeup Services 13 units must be completed:
Core Units
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
| CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
Elective Units
Makeup Services
| CUAMUP411 | Design, apply and remove makeup |
| SHBBMUP010 | Design and apply makeup for photography |
| SHBBMUP011 | Design and remedial camouflage makeup |
| SHBBMUP012 | Apply airbrush makeup |
| SHBBMUP013 | Design and apply creative makeup |
Hair Services
| CUAMUP413 | Style hair for productions |
| SHBHDES004 | Create classic long hair up-style |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
Pathway options
Makeup Retail Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
(SHB20121)
Salon Assistant
Most common qualification:
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
(SHB20216)
Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Lash and Brow Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Nail Technician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Nail Technology
(SHB30321)
Beautician
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(SHB30416)
Barber
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Barbering
(SHB30516)
Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Senior Colourist/Senior Stylist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
(SHB40216)
Spa Beauty Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Makeup artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup
(SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA41215)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Hair and Makeup Artist
Most common qualification:
Certificate III in Beauty Services
(SHB30121)
Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30221)
Certificate IV in Screen and Media
(specialist makeup services)
(CUA41220)
Diploma of Screen and Media (specialist makeup services)
(CUA51020)
Laser Therapist
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
(SHB40121)
Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulsed Light and Laser for Hair Reduction
(SHB60118)
Dermal Therapist
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121)
Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy (SHB60221)
Salon Manager
Most common qualification:
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Staff Trainer or Educator
Most common qualification:
Certificate IV in Hairdressing (SHB40216)
Diploma of Salon Management
(SHB50216)
Dermal Clinician
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Health Science
(Dermal Therapies)
Cosmetic Nurse
Most common qualification:
Bachelor of Nursing
Why study at Colour Cosmetica Academy?
Over the last 25+ years, we’ve worked with some of the most respected experts in the fashion industry and over thousands of creative professionals from over 10 different countries.
We lead in beauty, hairdressing, barbering, makeup, and style education, celebrating diversity and innovation. Our programs equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and success in dynamic careers.
You may be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia.
We have a simple step-by-step enrolment process that we will guide you through.
All of the courses we offer are available on campus or online in Australia, Europe and Asia.
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