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Explore our diverse programs – transform your artistry into a profession.
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Diploma programs combine individual classes to create a focused program. Successful graduates will receive a Cinema Makeup School diploma.
This track includes Cinema Makeup School’s Master Makeup Program, High Fashion Makeup Program, and Creature Concept Design Program plus a selection of advanced classes relevant to a career in beauty and special effects makeup and design in a single package of classes. It grants a Complete Track Diploma. Each start date includes at least some academic breaks.
Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Photographic Hairstyling, Character Makeup, Prosthetic Makeup, Special Effects Makeup, Creature Maquette Sculpting, Digital FX, ZBrush, Advanced Beauty Theory, and Advanced Lab Techniques.
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* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
This track includes Cinema Makeup School’s Master Makeup Program, Creature Concept Design Program, and a selection of advanced classes relevant to a career in beauty and special effects makeup and design. It grants a FX track Diploma. Each start date includes an academic break.
Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Photographic Hairstyling, Character Makeup, Prosthetic Makeup, Special Effects Makeup, Creature Maquette Sculpting, Digital FX, ZBrush and Advanced Lab Techniques.
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* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
This track includes Cinema Makeup School’s High Fashion and Photographic Hairstyling, Character, Special Makeup Effects and Prosthetics class. It grants a Master Makeup Diploma. Each start date includes an academic break.
Beauty Makeup, Airbrush, Photographic Hairstyling, Character, Special Makeup Effects and Prosthetics class.
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* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
This track includes Beauty Makeup, Airbrush, Photographic Hairstyling, Character, Special Makeup Effects and Prosthetics class. It grants a High Fashion and Photographic Hairstyling Diploma. Each start date includes an academic break.
Beauty Makeup, Airbrush, and Photographic Hairstyling.
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* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
This track includes Creature Maquette, Zbrush, and Digital Effects class. It grants a Creature Concept Design Diploma. Each start date includes an academic break.
Creature Maquette, Zbrush, and Digital Effects
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* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
* Denotes irregular scheduling due to holidays and breaks – classes may run from 9am to 5:30pm.
+ Indicates a minimum one-week break within the scheduled class or program.
Class times and start dates are subject to change without notice.
No. Diploma programs at Cinema Makeup School are structured to take students from foundational concepts to advanced career-ready skills. Whether you are starting with basic beauty or diving straight into creature design through shorter tracks like Creature Concept, the curriculum builds your portfolio from the ground up, making it suitable for dedicated beginners as well as artists looking to level up.
Program length varies by diploma track, depending on the makeup courses included:
Complete Track - 28 weeks: Includes Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Photographic Hairstyling, Character Makeup, Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics, Digital FX, ZBrush, Creature Maquette Sculpting, Advanced Lab Techniques, and Concept & Color.
FX Track - 25 weeks: Includes Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Photographic Hairstyling, Character Makeup, Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics, Digital FX, ZBrush, Creature Maquette, and Advanced Lab Techniques.
Master Makeup - 18 weeks: Includes Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Photographic Hairstyling, Character Makeup, Special Effects Makeup, and Prosthetics.
High Fashion - 6 weeks: Includes Beauty Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, and Photographic Hairstyling.
Creature Concept Design - 3 weeks: Includes Creature Maquette, ZBrush, and Digital FX.
Yes. Prospective students can book a tour of our school, located in Los Angeles, CA. Tours can be conducted virtually or in person.
Each diploma program includes a dedicated Materials Fee, ranging from $85 to $2,700 depending on the program. The fee covers materials provided for the coursework. Students should check the requirements for their specific makeup program to confirm which additional tools or supplies, if any, they may need to bring.
Core makeup classes generally run weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while concept makeup classes run weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.