ABOUT THE ACADEMY
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Makeup is Australia’s leading school for aspiring professional makeup artists. With over 25 years of industry experience, we’ve trained thousands of students in everything from bridal and editorial makeup to special effects and on-set techniques.
Our nationally recognised qualifications, expert trainers, and hands-on learning approach prepare students for real careers across film, fashion, beauty, and beyond. Whether you study on campus or online, you’ll be supported with flexible learning options, real industry connections, and personalised feedback every step of the way.
We’re proud to foster a creative, inclusive, and career-focused community, where beginners become confident professionals.
Ready to start your journey?
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Get Creative, with these techniques (+more) that you’ll master
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Why choose the Academy of Makeup?
25 Years of Proven Results
We’ve spent over two decades perfecting our training—and the Academy of Makeup has helped more than 8,150 graduates launch successful makeup careers across Australia and internationally.
Flexible Study That Fits You
Learn the way that suits you: attend class weekly in person, study online in your own time, or blend the two. With our modern, flexible training, we make it easy to fit training around your life, work or side hustle.
Curriculum Built for the Real World
Our curriculum is hands-on, practical and taught by working professionals. From bridal and editorial to SPFX and beyond, you’ll graduate with the skills studios, salons and sets actually need.
Why Students love studying with us!
“I opened my own salon after working around the world.”
I finished my Diploma of Make Up in 2008, and since then have gone on to do work with VMFF, magazine editorials, model look books and portfolios. I went on to do a hairdressing qualification, won industry awards, worked overseas and have recently opened my own hair salon this year. Without the introduction to make up, hair and fashion industry I received at AOM, none would have been possible.
Instagram. thunderbolthair
"I'm now an Assistant Manager at MAC Comsetics!"
Since completing the Diploma I have become the 2IC (Assistant Manager) of a MAC Cosmetics counter in Myer and working up to be on the Events Team and/or a Trainer.
Instagram. Freelance_MUA_Shannen
“I’ve built a cruelty-free freelance makeup artistry brand.”
I'm still working as a makeup artist! I offer all makeup services using vegan and cruelty free makeup and beauty products, and
I have been lucky enough to work on multiple campaigns with conscientious Australian brands (like Hot Tresses!) as well as international brands.
Instagram. makeupbycharada
“The Academy gave me confidence and a career in beauty.”
Studying at the Academy of Makeup not only prepared me with all the necessary skills to be an amazing makeup artist, it also taught me how to accept constructive criticism, how to push my own limits and challenge myself, how to be enthusiastically confident, and it gave me the drive to push forward and succeed in my career. I now manage a store for a major cosmetic company and I continue to grow!
Instagram. artistry_by_ashley101
"I landed a job at Sephora & absolutely love it!"
Since graduating the academy five months ago, I have achieved so much! I have been published in two international magazines and my work has been featured in The Courier Mail. I am hired as a Makeup Artist to work on photoshoots for companies. I have my own business which offers services for Bridal, Glamour and Editorial Makeup and have up to nine hours worth of bookings on a School Formal day! To top it all off, I have landed myself a job at Sephora Chermside and I am absolutely loving it.
Instagram. charleighmakeupartist
“You’ll find me behind the scenes at Channel 7!”
I am now working for Channel 7 in Brisbane and running a freelance business working in Productions, photoshoots, weddings and special events. I have worked on programs such as Married at First Sight ch9, AFL games ch7, League of Legends, Sunrise Ch7, Better Homes and Gardens, photoshoots with Dallas Olsen for Oxygen Magazine. I am predominantly at Channel 7 in Brisbane for the 4pm and 6pm News Bulletin. Keep putting your work out there and treating every client like they are special because they are.
Instagram. kayla.elefsen.hairandmakeup
“I juggle bridal makeup with studying Occupational Therapy.”
I am a bridal makeup artist, freelancing under my own name. My current job working with brides involves not only applying the makeup, but actually a lot of communication with the bride. Bridal makeups are usually fairly ‘classic’, and I have found I have developed a bit of a style. It’s quite fun as everyone is happy and celebrating, with lots of girl talk and pretty stuff happening. I’m also studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and plan to combine both careers.
Instagram. amandasaville_makeup
