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Courses are run on a regular basis, dates are available by calling the Academy directly or checking the website.

LA Make-Up Academy are the leading professionals in Make-up Artistry! We are the elite in make-up training on an International level in today's highly competitive industry. Our students are given first class training taught by a host of national and international celebrity make-up artists ensuring 100% satisfaction from each course. Our studios are located in Dublin, Ireland and Burbank, Los Angeles. LA Make-Up Academy uses only top brand make-up for example MAC, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Cinema Secrets, Shu Uemura, Chanel, Lancome, and Nars and for special effect & airbrushing, Charles Fox, Screenface, Temptu, European Body Art, Kryolan, Tim Gratton, & Ben Nye.

All courses at the academy are LA Make-Up Certified. We also offer courses that are accredited by Internationally recognized FETAC & ITEC. LA Make-Up are proud to announce that we are also a MAC approved school. We are the leaders in the elite make-up training in Europe and the US. All courses are taught by working professional make-up artists who are top of their field both in Ireland and abroad. Students will have written and practical examinations throughout their chosen course as well as project work which will go towards their overall assessment. Our reputation in Dublin and Los Angeles is one of total excellence in the field of make-up training, surpassing every other training college.

You have chosen one of the most challenging fields to gain employment! Much of it depends on the area that you choose to go into, for example, Ireland has a great film industry for both shorts and big budget productions. whereas photographic work is shorter in supply so you really have to work at making your contacts with the photographers and stylists. DUring your course you will have the opportunity to participate in professional photo shoots enabling you to gain that essential portfolio for future employment. You will also have the opportunity to join our 'Start Your Own Business Course'. You will be taught not only about accounts, tax, customer service, branding and key contacts in the industry but also how to build your own website on a budget! LA Make-up offers an open door policy to all students that have studied with us. This means that you can sit in on any class that you would like to brush up your skills...free of charge. This ensures that you are aware of the latest techniques and product in the industry.

Yes, we do! One to one lessons can be booked monday - friday where a professional make-up artist will take you through from you skin care regime right through to a beautiful daytime look. We will complete the lesson with a sultry night look all with a face chart to take home so you can remember your private lesson.

Module 3 is the ultimate for those wishing to seek a career as a full-time make-up artist. The course begins at foundation level and brings you through to high fashion/photographic, TV & Film. You will then progress onto ageing using special effects/prosthetics and fitting facial hair. On completion of the module 3, employment can be sought in photographic shoots, catwalks, TV and Film. Students will be taught by top international ,make-up artists in a creative hands-on environment. Throughout the course, students will work with a leading photographer, hair and fashion stylist on photographic shoots that will create their images for their essential portfolio. Upon course completion, students will have a complete portfolio of eight images. This course truly is the ultimate for those that want to set themselves apart from the competition in a competitive industry. Why not sit in on one of our current Modules taking place so you can see us in action!

Music, Advertising, Bridal, Cosmetic houses, Fashion, Catwalk, Film, TV.

Our courses are both full and part-time. Daytime courses are from 10am-4pm and evening classes are from 6.30-9pm. they range from one day workshops to 4 month degree programs!

The LA Make-Up Academy is located at 4400 Riverside Drive Burbank California (91505) USA

Absolutely! We encourage students to visit the academy and meet with the tutors. Simply call us on + 1 818 8460579 to arrange an appointment.

Each student will need a basic set of brushes and a camera to record their work. A full set of sable hair make-up brushes can be purchased from the academy. Please note that a disposable camera is more than acceptable.

There is no uniform, however we do recommend comfortable clothes and shoes e.g. jeans or black trousers. Please note that no trainers or tracksuits are allowed.

We do require a 20% booking deposit to secure a place on each course. *Please not that all booking deposits are non-refundable*