Why Choose Make-up

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAKE-UP ARTISTS IN NEW ZEALAND HAVE NEVER BEEN BETTER! AS OUR FILM-MAKERS AND FASHION DESIGNERS EXCEL AT HOME AND INTERNATIONALLY, AND NEW MAGAZINES, TELEVISION SHOWS, MODELLING AGENCIES AND COSMETIC BRANDS ARE LAUNCHED, THE DEMAND INCREASES FOR MAKE-UP ARTISTS WITH RECOGNISED NZQA QUALIFICATIONS IN MAKE-UP, HAIRSTYLING AND RELATED BEAUTY SKILLS FOR FASHION AND MEDIA PRODUCTIONS.

Why choose full-time training?

Our full-time courses provide an uninterrupted 34 weeks of training and an intensive range of NZQA credits in make-up and related skills for employment in the film, fashion or media industries.

Why choose the Cut Above Academy?

To succeed in make-up artistry for fashion or media production, you must be multi- skilled. Our training covers all aspects of backstage production – fashion and FX make-up, hairstyling, wig-work, costume, props and catwalk styling, casting, moulding, model-making, sculpting and prosthetics manufacture.As leaders in beauty education we attract teachers with outstanding credentials who are passionate about their industry, and our facilities are unmatched. As a Cut Above student you will take part in exciting fashion and media events and gain workplace experience and contacts.

Make-up Artistry Course Options:

• Certificate in Make-up Artistry Level 4

• Diploma in Production Design and Sculpting Level 5