The Art and Business of Makeup

Summer 2009

The Art and Business of Makeup is the first of our three-course professional programs designed to train those interested in entering the field of makeup artistry through immersion in a week of intensive classroom study and practice. Taught by Bobbi Brown’s top artists, each course covers basic and advanced makeup techniques as well as the business skills necessary to build a successful career in makeup artistry.

Programs of instruction vary based on course level and focus. The courses are designed to be taken sequentially, but may be taken independently of each other with the approval of the program director. The Art and Business of Makeup will cover topics such as Makeup for Photography, Fashion and Television, as well as the Business of Makeup Artistry.

CREDIT/CERTIFICATE: Each course in the series is offered for three academic credits from Emerson College. Students who successfully complete all three courses in The Art and Business of Makeup will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Bobbi Brown Program in Makeup Artistry at Emerson College.

SCHEDULE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Level I: The Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry (TH447A)   3 credits
Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2009
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Course fee: $1,600 (includes lunch)
Registration fee: $30

Students will learn the fundamentals of makeup, including techniques for makeup for photography. Through lessons, demonstrations and practical application, students will learn about angles, lighting, types of film, and other specific goals of the photographer. This course begins with an introduction to the Bobbi Brown beauty philosophy and details of the 10-Step makeup application. It culminates with a before and after photo shoot by a professional photographer.

Level II: Advanced Makeup Artistry (TH447B)   3 credits
Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 2009
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Course fee: $1,600 (includes lunch)
Registration fee: $30

Advanced Makeup Artistry continues the student's training in makeup artistry for the fashion world and makeup for different mediums. Class sessions will focus on the principles of makeup application for runway, print photography, television and film. This course begins with a review of Bobbi Brown's basic 10-Step makeup application techniques with an emphasis on creating the perfect canvas for more advanced makeup looks. The majority of class time is devoted to teaching makeup for fashion print photography, and HDTV cameras. The course culminates with a photo shoot and a DVD shoot to document your work.

Level III: The Business of Makeup Artistry (TH447C)   3 credits
Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 2009
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Course fee: $1,600 (includes lunch)
Registration fee: $30

This course addresses the necessary steps to market oneself successfully. While makeup artists are first and foremost artists, they also must be business people. Successful makeup artists are talented, confident, charismatic and effective entrepreneurs. Classes include a mix of text discussion and hands-on application, and cover breaking into the business, writing a business plan, creating a portfolio, starting a website and networking.

HOW TO REGISTER

You must pay in full for each course you plan to attend, when you register. You may register by phone, mail, or fax. Please note: space is limited.

• Phone 617.824.8280 (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express payments only)
  

• Mail your completed course registration form and payment (check or credit card) to:
  

Emerson College
Department of Professional Studies
and Special Programs
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

• Fax your completed registration form and payment (credit card only) to 617.824.8158

Refund Policy: 100% refund if requested 48 hours prior to the start of each course. Emerson College reserves the right to withdraw this offering if it fails to generate sufficient enrollment. In such an instance, participants will receive a full refund.