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Study Makeup Now, Pay Later: Your Guide to VET Student Loans and Career Paths

While AI is taking over office jobs, makeup artists are sitting pretty! Here's why...

1) Hands-on skills that can't be automated 

2) Creative problem-solving for every unique face

3)  Human connection and emotional intelligence 

4) A skilled trade that requires real-world experience

While everyone else worries about robots stealing their jobs, makeup artists are building future-proof careers based on creativity and human touch.

If you’re passionate about makeup and dreaming of a career in film, television, design, or media, university might already be on your radar. But what if you didn’t finish Year 12? Or don’t have an ATAR? Or simply want a more creative, hands-on start?

That’s where the Certificate IV in Screen & Media (CUA41220) comes in.

Learn what makes a strong makeup scholarship application with real student submissions, face charts, and our very own expert tips.

Trying to decide between online and on-campus makeup training? Here’s how to find the right fit for your lifestyle, learning style, and goals.

Formal Makeup Training vs. Self-Learning: Expert Insights | Academy of Makeup.

Discover why industry professionals recommend formal makeup artistry training over self-learning. Explore the benefits of our Diploma of Screen & Media Makeup program.

8 Amazing Career Pathways for Makeup Artists

Discover diverse and exciting career options for makeup artists, from film and TV to special effects and bridal makeup. Learn how the Academy of Makeup can help you achieve your dream job in the makeup industry. Read more now!

The world of makeup artistry is vibrant and ever-evolving, and for those looking to make their mark in this creative industry, the Diploma of Screen & Media (Specialist Makeup) CUA51020 is your golden ticket. Offered at the Academy of Makeup, Australia's premier makeup school founded in 1999, this course is a gateway to a realm of possibilities.