New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
This practical Level 4 certificate teaches the skills needed to design and apply makeup, style hair, and create complete looks for film, television, fashion, editorial and events. Graduates are ready to enter the beauty industry with a standout portfolio.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
NZMA Christchurch, Christchurch
It will take a total of 32 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate professional standards in a makeup artistry workplace
Implement professional standards, skills, and behaviours in a makeup artistry context.
Consultation and client management
Consult with clients to identify needs, create or follow a brief, and ensure comfort and safety.
Makeup technique application
Apply a broad range of makeup techniques to meet client needs and industry standards.
What You're Signing Up For
Learn how to design and apply makeup and style hair across a range of industries, including film, TV, salons, and freelance work. This hands-on programme covers skills in client consultation, fashion and stage makeup, SFX basics, business, and portfolio building. Graduates will develop real-world technical and professional skills and be ready to work in the industry or further their studies.
Course Content
- Core skills in makeup and hairstyling: health, safety and hygiene, anatomy, skin analysis, and consultation
- Practical beauty makeup application and basic hairstyling including hot tools
- Face shapes, skin tones, and product matching
- Self-promotion, social media management, customer service, retail sales, and beauty trends
- Glamour and creative makeup, advanced hairstyling, and trend-based techniques
- Fashion editorial styles and festival face art using body paints
- Historical and decade-specific makeup and hair (1900–2000), theatrical and stage looks, cultural context
- Introduction to SFX makeup for fantasy/horror (burns, trauma, bald caps, character looks)
- Industry standards for film/TV, set etiquette and professionalism, respectful cultural representation including Tȧ Moko
- Freelance and retail business skills, career preparation, and portfolio building
What you need to know first
At least 17 years old (domestic), 18 years old (international, or living with parent/guardian)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Beauty
Personal Care
Film and TV
Fashion
Retail
Future employment opportunities might be
Makeup artist in salons
Film and TV makeup artist