Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)

About the course

Learn and develop professional makeup artistry skills to become a Makeup Artist. Discover the different styles and techniques to apply makeup for different scenarios, skin types and features. Design different looks for TV, runways, events, photoshoots and more.  Graduates will be able to:

Implement professional standards and expectations relating to a makeup artistry workplace, including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations Consult with clients and perform an in depth analysis for makeup artistry and product needs to create a makeup plan Apply knowledge of a broad range of makeup artistry applications, and related skills, to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards Apply knowledge of a broad range of complementary services, and related skills, for achieving a total look to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to makeup services to ensure client comfort and safety is maintained Research a brief, produce relevant reference material and complete the brief within the designated timeframe Implement a broad range of communication and networking skills to work effectively within a makeup workplace Apply knowledge of skin and skin-related disease and disorders to identify symptoms and advise clients of possible implications in terms of proposed makeup services Apply knowledge of small business practice relevant to makeup artistry within the beauty sector

About the provider

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.

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