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Basic Makeup

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Overview

Costs

Basic Makeup
  • $1,250
Afterpay available Interest-free payment plans available
Start Dates

6 July 2026

Campuses and More

Delivery Modes
Face-to-Face Full Time
Campuses
BrisbaneMelbourne

Duration

1 Week Full-Time

4 days from 9am – 4pm

Entry Requirements

  • There are no formal entry requirements
  • No ATAR or other school achievements required
  • Minimum age requirement of 15
  • We encourage you to attend a tour of the academy prior to enrolment

Additional Information

  • On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment certificate
  • This is a nationally recognised course covering the unit of competency SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
  • This course is taught face-to-face at our campuses and you will have access to learning materials online

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This is what our Basic Makeup course all about

The Basic Makeup short course is perfect for those wanting to master the foundations of makeup application. This is a hands on course where you will be taught face-to-face by one of our expert makeup artists. Small class sizes make for an exciting and fun learning environment, where you can practice what you learn straight away, doing what you love! You will learn a wide range of techniques including how to: perform makeup consultations, correctly analyse face shapes and features, identify skin types and contra-indications, cleansing and skin prep and understand the principles of colour. You’ll also be taught a variety of evening makeup looks, including the classics like a smokey eye, winged eyeliner, and red lips. Day makeup looks cover nude tones and natural colours to softly enhance the features.

This is what you will get when studying our Basic Makeup course

This is what you will learn at our campuses in Brisbane and Melbourne

You will learn a wide range of techniques including how to perform makeup consultations, correctly analyse face shapes and features, identify skin types and contra-indications, cleansing and skin prep and understand the principles of colour. You’ll also be taught a variety of evening makeup looks, including the classics like a smokey eye, winged eyeliner, and red lips. Day makeup looks cover nude tones and natural colours to softly enhance the features. We will cover the following topics and competencies.

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Afterpay is available and our enrolment team will guide you through the payment process using Afterpay. Afterpay terms & conditions apply.

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The total course fee of $1,250 can be paid upfront either per bank transfer or credit card. Your spot is booked and guaranteed as soon as you have paid your deposit of $100.
Once enrolled, the course fees can be paid in smaller, interest-free instalments as long as the full fees are paid off prior to the course commencement. As soon as your initial deposit or first instalment is paid, your spot is booked and guaranteed.

What our students and graduates say about us

As someone that has done various online courses the AACM online Diploma is certainly the best and clearest course you can do via distance. Despite not being on campus there is still a connection with the trainers that feels genuine and real. The layout of the modules are clear; with various types of learning – […]
Learning online is always daunting. At AACM, it is so easy. Learning tools are easy to navigate and understand. The trainers are so well informed and educated, and even though they are not directly there with you, they can always assist you no matter what. The assessment tasks are always innovative and creative but most […]
I’m grateful AACM offers online learning for people like myself living in regional WA, opening pathways to my dream career. Part time online learning has fit well into my full time work schedule, preventing me from needing to put my dreams on hold. Despite living thousands of kilometres from campus, I receive excellent support from […]
Studying at AACM Sydney for my Diploma of Screen & Media was an transformative experience. Initially, I joined because of the strong focus on Special Effects Makeup, but I quickly fell in love with every subject taught, from wigs to bald caps to prosthetics. The syllabus offered a great variety, and the campus provided all […]
I want to say a big thank you to Bronwyn for your professionalism during my course. I was so stressed, but you had the patience and more patience. You are a real talent with so much advice, tips and tricks that I have learned in the time I was there.  I have gained much confidence […]
Studying at AACM had been a dream of mine for a few years and I am so insanely grateful that it was well worth moving over from Western Australia for. The trainers are highly skilled at what they do and it is clear they have a passion for all things makeup, whether that is beauty, […]
Choosing to do this course is one of the best decisions I have made for myself, and for my career!  For someone who had no makeup experience before starting, my skills and confidence have grown tremendously.  The trainers are highly skilled professionals in the makeup industry and their respective teaching fields at AACM. Their continuous […]
Choosing to Study at AACM was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life!  It has always been a dream of mine to work in makeup/SPFX within the film industry, and now that dream has become a reality thanks to AACM! AACM is such a wonderful and creative space , everyone […]

Aislynn M

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Certificate III in Hairdressing
I chose AACM because it was the top makeup school available, and completing the diploma is the best thing I’ve ever done. What I have learnt, and who I have met gave me the best start in my career. Immediately after graduating I worked on a big feature film and haven’t stopped since. I also […]
I have been working in the film and television industry for 25 years. I have been able to provide work experience and casual paid work positions for ex students of AACM on several projects. AACM students are well rounded, creative, responsible and think outside the box. They have good product knowledge and are able to […]
We like representing AACM graduate artists because we know they have the most current and up to date training, job readiness to start working on set immediately and possess proper industry on set etiquette and health and hygiene standards. AACM graduates are always professional with high skills to be working with high profile clients, elite […]
Studying at AACM has been the best decision I’ve made for my career, the trainers were my favourite part and I learnt so many new skills and techniques. I can not thank them enough, I have and will highly recommend this school!
I wish the course went for longer! I have had an amazing time meeting great people, had amazing opportunities and definitely made friends for life. The course content was great, I enjoyed all parts of the assessments. I will be keeping touch with AACM for future workshops, work and the people! I recommend people to […]
I was pleasantly blown away by the calibre of knowledge willingly shared by the school and the teachers at AACM. With the exceptional training they provided I now feel confident enough to perform in a professional manner and provide the looks and skills future employers are looking for in film and television. This school is […]
I loved every minute of the Cinemagraphic course at ACCM. I didn’t want it to end. The teachers were true professionals in their field and shared their knowledge, skills and passion. The course provided up to date techniques and only the best of everything was provided. I now feel prepared and equipped to enter a […]
I came across AACM by accident. I was at point in my life where I was purely alive, but not living. Just hearing about what this school could offer had me wide-eyed in awe. I signed up the second I could and buckled up for one of the wildest most educational rides of my life. […]

Shylie P

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basic Makeup
I personally liked the range of things that were taught. We were not just taught OH&S and basic makeup techniques like most schools offer, but we went into the background, on set education, script breakdowns, realism techniques and a more advanced level of prosthetics that wasn’t offered at other schools. I also got to learn […]
AACM has changed my life. I have been able to start and launch a career I didn’t think was possible in special effects makeup due to the incredible support from the wonderful staff. I learnt skills that have been invaluable, transferable and they have prepared me for real industry application.The small class sizes made it […]
My first job came through AACM and led to other future work. Working as a personal assistant on 2 feature films has given me the best look at how a makeup/hair department runs. It is stressful and sometimes overwhelming, but very rewarding and the most exciting aspect of my career so far. AACM helped give […]
The Diploma of Screen and Media covers a lot of the skills in the makeup industry. As I always knew I wanted to be a makeup artist, I never knew what path I wanteds to take. I’ve learnt so much from AACM and have discovered a lot of my creativity/skills that I did not know […]

Course Recognition

As a Registered Training Organisation under ASQA (RTO 31527), our certificate and diploma level courses are nationally recognized qualifications, which are issued to students after successful completion of a course. The programs are structured in line with National Training Packages, for more information about us and our courses please visit training.gov.au. For more information about our regulatory body, please visit ASQA.

Some short courses offered from time to time may not be recognized courses. Please visit the relevant course pages on our webpage to find our more or contact us to clarify.

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