Makeup Courses
Makeup Artistry for Fashion, Film and Media
Get ready for the industry with our exciting Level 4 Certificate, which offers a money can’t buy exclusive work experience opportunity.
Diploma in Special Effect and Prosthetic Makeup Artistry
If you are passionate about special effects makeup in film making, fashion and media production, this is the course for you!
Find your creative outlet and study makeup with Cut Above! Whether you want to start your own makeup business, work on film sets or learn special effects, our talented tutors will help you get there. You’ll learn in superb facilities and gain experience working on fashion shows and arts productions through our network of industry affiliations.
We also offer fees-free study options for eligible students! Find out more.
Why choose Cut Above for Makeup Courses?
On-site training with real clients
Industry Connections
Industry-leading tutors
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What our students say
“When I am in the classroom it feels like home. Coming to class every morning is the best… When I finish my course, I want to start my own freelance makeup business.”
Gloria Teputepu - Makeup Student
Frequently Asked Questions
Completing Cut Above’s Level 4 Makeup course, you will graduate as a certified makeup artist, with stand-out skills, industry experience and the confidence required to tackle the exciting world of makeup artistry head-on.
Makeup artistry can be an amazing career for people passionate about makeup, creativity, and self-expression. With endless opportunities, you can seek employment in salons, film, fashion or even go freelance.
Makeup artists can earn NZD $20-30* per hour, dependent on training, experience, specialty, and clientele. Highly experienced, senior freelance makeup artists can earn over $150* per hour. (*Source: www.careers.govt.nz).