CUA51020

Diploma of Screen & Media (Specialist Makeup)

Learn the skills to join an exciting industry with great job opportunities for flexibility, flair, and high job satisfaction.

Why choose this course?

Take your love of makeup to the stage and screen with the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup), a nationally recognised course covering everything from makeup basics to high-fashion photography and prosthetics.

Suitable for beginners and working professionals, this course will give you the skills to pursue a career in film, tv, theatre or fashion and teach you how to thrive as a freelance makeup artist.

Demi International has six world-class campuses in Maroochydore, Toowoomba, Chermside, Cairns, Southport, and Ipswich

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Makeup) is offered at select, specialist campuses only. Contact us for more information.

International Students

Please note International Students visiting Australia on a Student VISA (subclass 500) can enrol with Demi International RTO: 32542 third party training partner of International College of Queensland RTO: 1749 CRICOS: 01941B.

All training is completed on Demi International campuses. Course delivery, prices and locations may differ for International students, please Download the ICQ Brochure for International Students. All other visas may be enquired through Demi International for eligibility assessment.

What you'll learn…

Learn the foundations of makeup artistry and ignite your creativity across a range of specialist areas, including:

Makeup fundamentals
Makeup design and planning for weddings, formals and special events
Special effects makeup (SPFX ) for film and TV, exploring wounds, scars, facial features and prosthetics
Creative hair and makeup for performances and productions, from traditional to modern-day styling
Makeup design for professional photography
Design brief creation, collaboration and application
Freelance makeup artist business planning and marketing

Build your portfolio

Produce a professional portfolio and gain valuable experience with regular photo shoots scheduled each term (total of four).

Pathways to higher learning

Study the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media to unlock credits and pathways to higher learning degrees, including a Bachelor of Business. Add a Certificate III in Hairdressing for a power-packed dual qualification.

Course Fees

Demi International offers a variety of flexible payment and funding options dependent on your eligibility for the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media.

For more information about course costs, speak to a Course Advisor.

All students will be required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable enrolment fee of $250* at enrolment, which can be paid by Zip Pay, Afterpay, Credit Card, or Eftpos. This secures a place in the course.

The CUA51020 Diploma of Screen & Media is VET Student Loan (VSL) approved for eligible students.

For more course information, Download the Course Brochure

*Fee information is correct at time of publication. Fees are subject to change at any time. Various factors can affect a fee change. Please request the latest fee information from our Course Advisor team.

What’s Included

Training by industry experts
Crown makeup kit, including brushes
Professional MAC makeup kit
MUK hair kit
Special effects kit and photographer
Educational field trips and learning textbooks
Access to one-on-one support sessions with your trainer
Discounts to industry partners (MAC, Crown, MUK, Ripper FX and more)

Course Units - Study Your Way

The core units are delivered across 12 Months (full-time) as follows:

Face-to-face learning

Flexible, teacher-guided independent study

Portfolio of work

You will complete course modules in;

For full breakdown of course units, Download the Course Brochure

Career Outcomes

Job options

Our Diploma of Screen and Media [CUA51020] will prepare you with the skills & knowledge to enjoy an exciting makeup career in a range of industry roles, like:

Cinematic makeup artist
Fashion makeup artist
Special effects makeup artist
Freelance makeup artist
Wedding and special event makeup artist
Retail makeup artist
Mobile makeup artist
Body painter

Earning potential

As a qualified makeup artist, you can earn an average salary of $45,000 to $60,000 per year in Australia. Special effects makeup artists can earn up to $128,000+ per year, depending upon experience.

Higher learning pathways

The Diploma of Screen and Media [CUA51020] unlocks credits and pathways to higher learning, including our (dual qualification) Certificate III in Hairdressing [SHB30416].

Bella Rose

Diploma of Screen & Media (Makeup)

Studying at Demi International Beauty Academy was one of the best things I ever did for myself.

I obtained a Diploma in Screen and Media Makeup in 2018 alongside some brilliant students and an amazing, informative and friendly teacher. Within 3 months I was already getting paid as a Makeup Artist working for myself and after 4 months I was hired as a HMUA for an award winning photographic studio. Two weeks after competing my diploma I was selected as the Makeup Director for Aura Makeup Australia and will be taking charge of the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival. I am thrilled with my outcome and I owe it all to Demi International!

Secure your place now

Enrol online in less than 10 minutes, with a few simple steps:

One of our friendly course advisors will be in touch when we receive your enrolment and deposit. Next, we’ll send you everything you need to get started, including a welcome email, your Canvas login, and a payment plan setup link.

You will be invited to an Orientation Day at your campus, scheduled a few weeks before your course begins. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow students, get to know your campus and collect your uniform in preparation for your first day.

Need more information?

Our course advisors are here to help. They can talk you through how the course is delivered, what you’ll learn and what you need to bring, along with funding and payment options.

When you’re ready to enrol, your course advisor will step you through the application and deposit process, send across relevant paperwork and links, then arrange your orientation and uniform collection.

Contact (03) 5309 6635 or arrange a callback here.

Get the Course Guide

Enter your details to access the Course Guide. Our team will be in touch via phone within 72 hours to discuss your study goals and answer any questions.

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Graduate Testimonials

Tahlia Kirk

Demi International Beauty Academy is a great school to study make up and beauty services. The Diploma of Screen and Media is a great course as you learn so many interesting make up facts and learn how to perfect your make up whether it be glamour make up or special effects. It is also great that they get guest speakers come into the class to show you products or how to create make up looks. The teachers are wonderful and are always there to help you along the way. Over the past year at school I have made some friends that I hope to have for life. I would recommend Demi International to anyone willing to start their career in freelance make up or special effects.

Bella Rose

Studying at Demi International Beauty Academy was one of the best things I ever did for myself. I obtained a Diploma in Screen and Media in 2018 alongside some brilliant students and an amazing, informative and friendly teacher. Within 3 months I was already getting paid as a Makeup Artist working for myself and after 4 months I was hired as a HMUA for an award winning photographic studio. Two weeks after competing my diploma I was selected as the Makeup Director for Aura Makeup Australia and will be taking charge of the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival. I am thrilled with my outcome and I owe it all to Demi International!

Meet your Instructors

It’s really important to us that we give you the best education possible. Our instructors are experts in their regions. Together they have over 30 years of working in the industry in a variety of fields, including business and specialty training. Our trainers and assessors are highly qualified, they all meet the Australian Governments guidelines for Registered Training Organisations.

Melissa Christie

Sunshine Coast Campus

Melissa started her career by combining her management experience with her makeup skills and becoming the Chief Stewardess, managing the Spa and Makeup studio onboard luxury superyachts. She has trained in the UK, Italy and Sydney. Worked as a consultant and MUA for Estee Lauder, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Tom Ford and La Mer. Makeup is my passion and doesn’t feel like work for me. The face is my canvas and my makeup studio is my playground.

Chelsey Harris

Cairns Campus

For the past 18 years, I have operated my own business in Far North Queensland, of CK Hair Mobile hairdressing & Makeup. I work mainly as a colour specialist and have several regular clients. My career highlights so far would be having the pleasure of looking after several Australian celebrities including Christine Anu. In my class, I will be creating a hands-on approach to learning. I want to inspire students to reach their full potential in the hair and beauty industry.

Alana Winter

Chermside Campus

Alana is an internationally trained Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist. Her love for art and makeup started at a very early age, and in 2011, it blossomed into a career.

Originally from Perth, WA, Alana has progressed from retail cosmetic counters to living in the UK, where she worked and developed her craft, styling clients for photo shoots from a studio in the centre of London. In 2016, Alana moved to Brisbane to continue building her freelance business and is now currently teaching and mentoring students in makeup artistry and hair styling techniques. Alana is incredibly passionate about promoting the use of Vegan Hair and Makeup products and because of this works from a completely Vegan and Cruelty Free Hair and Makeup kit.

Alana has extensive experience working with TV personalities, recording artists, talented teams on movie sets, as well as enjoying the fast paced environments at Fashion shows. Alana is inspired by helping people to feel empowered in their own skin and is driven to create looks which are sculpted to fit every individual.

Tina Donaldson

Toowoomba Campus

I started hairdressing in 1993, managing my first salon. Shortly after this, I did every course in beauty and hair I could get into. I trained with Estee Lauder and Elizabeth Arden in Melbourne and managed their events in Victoria. I started my first business in 2004 with a focus on weddings with a holistic approach.

I have worked with celebrities, been published in Cosmo Bride and won an International award for my work at Elizabeth Arden

I am a life-long learner. I absolutely enjoy learning new information and skills. I look forward to passing on my experience to all the students coming to train with me at Demi International.

Special Guests

All included in the cost of your course. Because we want to give you the most! You’ll also have special guests who are experts in their field come to visit your class to upskill you, Experts like Jessica Lynn, Bree Logan, Danielle Snashall, Chad Atkinson, Sue Kim and Michelle Michaelson

Jess Lynn

Professional Makeup Artist
and SPFX Guru

I am Jessica Lynn and I specialise in special effects makeup. I am self-taught and began doing this just over 5 years ago kind of by accident. It has become my passion and has taken me on a very colourful and exciting journey. My plan at Demi International is to bring SPFX to life with my humour, passion and madness! There are no limits to what can be done with SPFX and the ride it can take you on is filled with laughter, blood, guts, gore, glitter and creatures! I can guarantee there won’t be one boring moment as I am here to shake things up and show my students just how amazing the world of SPFX can be!

Bree Logan

Professional Makeup Artist SPFX Guru

Bree has completed a diploma in specialist makeup services as well as an international diploma in fashion, theatre and media makeup. Bree has also been recognised for her work as a state makeup artist for Cosmopolitan Models and the Miss World Australia state and national finals. Most recently with Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Bree had the opportunity to travel to China as the makeup design consultant and subject matter expert for the new Lionsgate Entertainment World theme park.

Danielle Snashall

Professional Makeup
Artist

Danielle has had an exciting career working with both Australian and International film stars. She started in mainstream television studios on a freelance basis until she turned her attention to Drama. Specifically, one show sparked a love for special effects (All Saints) where she worked closely with nurses and the Art department and created all kinds of wounds, Limbs and operation scenes. She then completed further training with Rick Connelly FX studios and went on to assist him on both wolf creek 1 and 2. She has worked on Great Gatsby, Wolverine, Mad Max Fury Road to name a few more.

Michelle Michaelson

Professional Makeup Artist SPFX Specialist

Michelle has worked on 20+ model live runway shows where she has designed makeup looks to showcase the designer’s creations. She has worked backstage in theatre and the fashion industry, in wardrobe, makeup and styling and was fortunate to work with Miranda Kerr early in her career.

Sue Kim

Professional Makeup Artist
and SPFX Guru

Sue Kim is very well-known in the makeup industry in Cairns. Her incredible special effects work, and photo shoots have given her a reputation as one of the best in the industry. Working with filmmakers, photographers and collaboratively for causes that matter.

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Call us on (07) 5309 6635. We are available weekdays 9am – 5pm (AEST).

Payment Options

Learn now and pay later with flexible payments and loans

At Demi International, we offer a range of payment solutions to make learning affordable and paying easier. If you’re unsure what’s best for you, reach out, we’re here to help.