Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers diploma programs in fashion, multimedia and production makeup artistry. Applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Financial assistance is available and military spouses are eligible to apply for up to $6,000 in funding grants.
Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry
2635 East Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
800-908-0544
http://cosmixinc.com/
EI School of Professional Makeup, located in Hollywood, California, offers comprehensive programs in studio makeup (beauty), SFX (special effects and film), makeup artistry (all industries) and master classes. Financial aid and Veteran's Benefits are available. To apply, an applicant must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
EI School of Professional Makeup
1622 N. Highland Ave
Hollywood, California 90028
323-871-8318
http://ei.edu/
Make-up Designory has a main campus in Los Angeles, California and a satellite campus in New York City. Each school offers programs in fashion, film and television, multimedia and master makeup artistry. Individual and continuing education courses are also available for students who wish to focus on specific areas. Potential applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
Make-up Designory
Los Angeles Campus
Admissions Department
129 South San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-729-9420
http://mud.edu/School-Site-2010/
Make-up Designory
New York Campus
Admissions Department
375 West Broadway
New York, NY 10012
212-925-9250
http://mud.edu/School-Site-2010/
Veteran film and television makeup artist Joe Blasco founded Joe Blasco Makeup School, one of the first makeup schools in the United States. The school has a main campus in Hollywood, California and a second campus in Orlando, Florida. Joe Blasco offers programs in professional makeup artistry, beauty makeup artistry and film/television makeup. In addition, master courses are available in specialties such as special effects and prosthetics. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years of age and attend an interview at the school.
Joe Blasco Makeup Center West
1670 Hillhurst Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-467-4949
http://joeblasco.com/blascoschools/index.htm
Joe Blasco Makeup Center East
5422 Carrier Drive, Suite 304
Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-1234
http://joeblasco.com/blascoschools/index.htm
The Empire Academy of Makeup, located in Costa Mesa, California offers a complete beauty course (for cosmetology work) and a multi-media course (for fashion, TV and film work). Enrollment in this school is selective and an interview with the school director is required before acceptance. Empire Academy offers only evening classes because most of its students are adults who work during the day. Applicants must pass an interview and demonstrate an understanding and desire to be in the makeup industry before they are accepted.
Empire Academy
801 Baker Street #D
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-438-2437
http://makeupempire.com/