QC MAKEUP ACADEMY

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Hi Makeup Fan!
So, you want to be a successful makeup artist? We can help you! QC Makeup
Academy provides innovative online training courses in professional makeup
artistry. No matter where you are located, you can learn advanced makeup
techniques. You can study at home and learn at your own pace.
As a student, we also receive personal support. Youll have a tutor who will
review your course work. Youll receive audio files from your tutor telling you
what you are doing well and where you can improve. Youll also have phone,
email and live chat access to our Student Support Team whenever you have
questions.
Choose from four makeup courses and learn the techniques of celebrity
makeup artist Nathan Johnson:
Makeup Artistry
Master Makeup Artistry
Master Makeup Artistry + Fashion Styling
Pro Makeup Workshop
Special FX Makeup Artistry
All courses include hours of instructional video, challenging practical
assignments, and one-on-one guidance from your personal tutor. You also
receive makeup and a set of professional brushes. When you graduate, youll
receive a certificate showing you have completed professional training in
makeup artistry.
Each program, with the exception of the Pro Makeup Workshop, includes an
optional business component at no extra cost. We show you how to set up and
promote your business and we teach you how to charge clients. We offer a
variety of payment plans to suit every need. Pursue your passion for makeup.
If you have any questions, please dont hestitate to contact me at
info@qcmakeupacademy.com.

Gilda Freitas
Director of Student Services
gilda@qcmakeupacademy.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LEARNING MAKEUP ONLINE

Special FX Makeup Artistry

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR NATHAN JOHNSON

MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY + FASHION STYLING COURSE

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PRO MAKEUP WORKSHOP

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COMPLETE BUSINESS TRAINING

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FIVE REASONS TO ENROLL

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CONTACT US TODAY

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LEARNING MAKEUP ONLINE

Lots of people ask us: How do I learn makeup online? Its easy!
Weve developed an interactive learning environment to suit your needs.

HERES HOW IT WORKS:

STEP 1.
YOU LOGIN TO GET STARTED

STEP 3.
YOU REVIEW YOUR TUTORS
FEEDBACK

As soon as you enroll, youll have unlimited

access to the Online Student Center to start
your interactive learning.

You listen to your tutors feedback at the

Online Student Center. Your tutor tells you
about your strengths and about areas that
could use improvement.

STEP 2.
YOU SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS

STEP 4.
GRADUATE FROM QC
MAKEUP ACADEMY

Your hands-on assignments prepare you for

the world of professional makeup artistry. You
upload completed assignments to the Online
Student Center for your tutor to review. Your
tutor is a professional makeup artist who is
determined to help you reach your goals.

Once youve graduated from QC, youll receive

your certificate. Now youre ready for a career
in professional makeup artistry!

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SPECIAL FX MAKEUP ARTISTRY

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Special FX Makeup Artistry

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If you are fascinated by on-camera gore and character makeup effects this is the ideal course for you. Youll
learn how to age characters, apply bald caps and hair, create all types of realistic wounds, and best of all
learn how to create looks that are bound to wow your friends and family.
This course is taught by Michele Mulkey, who has been in the business of special effects makeup for over a
decade. Throughout her career, Micheles work has been featured in such feature films as The Last Samurai,
The Chronicles of Riddick, Sin City, The Alamo, Seed of Chucky, Constantine, The Passion of the Christ, and more.
She is just the person to introduce you to the world of special effects!
Our online special effects course is ideal if you envision working in television or films as youll be expected to
know how to do all of the techniques youll learn in this course. From a heaving bruised eye, to an exit wound
on the shoulder youll learn it all!
Once you have completed the course, youll receive a certificate showing that you are an International Special
Effects Makeup Professional (ISMP). This certificate shows you have completed comprehensive training and
youre ready to take on the worlds of film and television.

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HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN

UNIT A

UNIT C

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Tips for success

1.

Understanding wounds

2.

Safe and sanitary practice

2.

Researching wounds

3.

Taking photographs

3.

New and old bruises

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Setting up your kit

4.

Scrapes and scratches

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Setting up your workspace

5.

Indented and raised scars

6.

Client etiquette and professionalism

6.

Frostbite

7.

Highlight and shadow

7.

Burns

8.

Old age makeup

8.

Tattoos

9.

Applying bald caps

9.

Working with Clients

10.

Starting your business

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UNIT D

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Working with hair

1.

Prosthetics and blood effects

2.

Stippling techniques

2.

Foam gelatin prosthetics

3.

Stippling a beard

3.

Pros-Aide transfers

4.

Hand laying hair

4.

Combining techniques

5.

Lace hair piece application

5.

Cutting the skin on camera

6.

Hand punching hair

6.

Blood tubing

7.

Analyzing a script

7.

Blood packs

8.

Creating a look from a script

8.

Zombie makeup

9.

Marketing and promotion

9.

Industry connections

10.

Social media for your business

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR,

NATHAN JOHNSON

Its all about

enhancing the most
beautiful you.
- Nathan Johnson

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR,

NATHAN JOHNSON

Nathan Johnson is a New York Citybased celebrity makeup artist with over 18 years
of industry experience. He has worked on over 300 famous faces including Paula
Abdul, Lea Michele, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Paul McCartney, and more. More than
anything, he loves to bring out the beauty and confidence of the everyday woman.
Nathans work has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Genre, Harpers Bazaar, Access
Hollywood, Running with Heels, and more. He was also a makeup artist on seasons four
and five of Project Runway.
As the executive makeup artist for QC Makeup Academy, Nathan ensures all
instructional materials are in line with top industry standards. Hes also featured in
the instructional videos for all of QCs makeup courses. Youll love learning from his
practical approach to makeup artistry.

I just want to thank you for your

awesome teaching skills! Since graduating I have booked so much work!
Thank you!

Hi Nathan! I just wanted to drop you

a note sincerely thanking you for all of
your words of wisdom during my time
at QC! It was an absolute honor to have
someone with your knowledge look at
and critique the work from a small-town
Iowa girl!

Michael Shepherd

Sarah Thompson

Master Makeup Artistry graduate

Master Makeup Artistry graduate

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MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

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MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

Our online Makeup Artistry course is perfect if you are starting out as a makeup
artist. It begins with fundamentals on brushes, etiquette and hygiene. Youll then
learn how to create daytime, evening and bridal makeup looks as well as the
smouldering smokey eye. If you want to launch your own business, this course
will get you started. It includes optional business training at no extra cost.
On video, celebrity makeup artist Nathan Johnson takes you through 20
makeup looks.
Youll receive complete career training.
Youll learn how to set up your own business or you can land a job
at a salon or cosmetics counter.
Once you have completed the course, youll receive a certificate showing that
you are a Certified International Makeup Professional (CIMP). This certificate
shows you have completed comprehensive training and will help you get your
start with a cosmetic company, everyday clients, bridal clients, and more.

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MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

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HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:

UNIT A

UNIT C

Your career opportunities

Daytime makeup

Makeup sanitization and the ideal makeup

environment

Transitioning to evening makeup

Proper etiquette

Teen makeup

Makeup for the seasons

Brush types and cleaning

Male Makeup

Building your professional kit

Working at a makeup counter

Starting your own business

Working with clients

UNIT B

UNIT D

Skin types and facial shapes

Bridal makeup techniques

Color theory

Working with brides

Working with skin conditions

Changing the look for the reception

Corrective makeup

Celebrity-inspired looks

Basic makeup application

Makeup icons and trends

Four step smokey eye

Makeup removal techniques
Working with mature skin
Completing a client card
Business marketing and promotion

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

With our Master Makeup Artistry course youll cover all the topics in the
Makeup Course. Youll learn the basics of makeup artistry, including classic
applications such as bridal, day and evening makeup, and the smokey eye. Then
well take your learning and creativity to the next level. If youve ever dreamed of
working backstage in the entertainment industry, this is the course for you. Youll
learn about makeup for film, television, photo shoots, theatre productions, high
fashion, fantasy and more.

On video, celebrity makeup artist Nathan Johnson takes you

through 32 makeup looks.
Youll receive complete career training.
Youll learn how to set up your own business or you can land a job
in fashion, TV, theatre or film.

Once you have completed your makeup studies, youll receive a certificate
showing your professional designation: Master International Makeup
Professional (MIMP).

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE

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You will learn everything included in the Makeup Artistry

course, as well as the topics below:

UNIT E

UNIT F

Glamour and fantasy makeup

Theatre makeup

Working with a fashion designer

Character makeup

High fashion makeup

Face painting

Finding an agency

Makeup for HD Film and TV

Professional etiquette

Working with a production crew

Developing industry connections

Intro to special effects

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY +

FASHION STYLING COURSE

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY +

FASHION STYLING COURSE
With this combination course, youll receive our most popular course, Master Makeup
Artistry, and youll also receive the Fashion Styling course from our sister school, QC Style
Academy. As soon as you graduate, youll be ready to take the worlds of makeup and
fashion by storm. When you take the courses together, the fees are greatly reduced.
In Master Makeup Artistry, youll learn everything from basic makeup application, to
bridal makeup, to makeup for the runway, glamour makeup, fantasy makeup and more.
Celebrity makeup artist, Nathan Johnson, shows you how in 32 videos on DVD.
Once you have completed your makeup studies, youll receive the professional
designation: Master International Makeup Professional (MIMP).
In Fashion Styling, youll learn from 32 beautiful e-books and hours of styling videos
featuring New York City stylist Alison Stewart. Youll learn how to dress clients of any
body type and age for an interview, a high profile event, a wedding, maternity, and more.
When you graduate youll receive your makeup certificate and a certificate from QC Style
Academy showing that you are a Certified International Styling Professional (CISP).

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MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY +

FASHION STYLING COURSE

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YOU WILL LEARN EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN

MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY,
AS WELL AS ALL THE TOPICS BELOW:
UNIT 1

UNIT 3

Fashion from the 1950s to today

Fit, weight and drape

Modern fashion icons

Fabric, texture and color

The stylists role

Patterns and prints

Body types and balance

UNIT 2

UNIT 4

Career opportunities

Styling for men

Building a business

Layering

Building your brand

Accessorizing with jewelry

Style in a social world

Belts, handbags and shoes

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FASHION STYLING COURSE
UNIT 5

UNIT 7

Determine your worth

Female client wardrobe guide

The business of having a business

Male client wardrobe guide

Problem solving

Travel in style
Shopping with your client

UNIT 6

UNIT 8

Personal style

Second hand shopping

Influences on personal style

Fashion over forty

The client consultation

Bridal Styling
Maternity Styling

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PRO MAKEUP WORKSHOP

This advanced workshop is designed for trained makeup artists looking to take
their skills to the next level. Celebrity makeup artist Nathan Johnson teaches
you his best kept secrets through course books and instructional videos. Learn
the application methods that Nathan has used on hundreds of famous faces,
including Alicia Keys, Paula Abdul, Lea Michele, and Paul McCartney.
With each look, youll learn dozens of new makeup tricks you can add to your
repertoire. Once youve successfully completed the workshop, youll receive
a certificate of completion signed by Nathan.

YOULL WORK WITH NATHAN

When you enroll in our Pro Makeup Workshop, Nathan will be your personal
tutor. With Nathans one-on-one guidance, youll take your makeup skills to
the highest professional level.

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HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:

UNIT A

UNIT B

UNIT C

Makeup for the limelight

The extended smokey eye

Advanced bridal techniques

Well-defined brow and

intricate liner

Creating the pin-up look

Advanced use of glitter

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COMPLETE BUSINESS TRAINING

With the exception of the Pro Makeup Workshop, our courses come complete
with full business training to help you build a successful career as a makeup
artist. In addition, youll be able to build your own online professional profile
through our Online Student Center. Its the perfect way to showcase your work to
potential clients and to start building your online presence. Theres no extra cost.

HERES WHAT YOULL LEARN:

STARTING YOUR BUSINESS

MARKETING AND
PROMOTION

Naming and registering your business

Setting up an office

The four Ps of marketing

Writing your business plan

Determining your target market

Organizing your business contacts

Charging for your services

Creating your website, logo, business cards,
and brochures

WORKING WITH CLIENTS

Professional and interpersonal skills

SPECIAL TOPICS *

Selling techniques for makeup artists

Diversifying your career

The booking process

Professional development in makeup artistry

Working with suppliers and distributors
*Included with Master Makeup Artistry only

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FIVE REASONS TO ENROLL

1.

YOULL BE ONE STEP CLOSER TO A CAREER

YOU LOVE

4.

Our comprehensive business series will

provide you with all the knowledge you need
to set up your own successful freelance
business. Youll learn how to advertise your
services, consult with clients, and charge for
your work.

If youre creative, passionate about makeup,

and enjoy working with people, then a
rewarding career in makeup artistry may be
the perfect choice for you.
2.

YOU DONT HAVE TO QUIT YOUR DAY JOB

5.

Youll complete all your course work from

the comfort of your own home, at your
own pace. Enjoy an interactive learning
experience through your Online
Student Center.
3.

YOU CAN START YOUR OWN BUSINESS

YOU ARE PROTECTED BY OUR

NO-RISK GUARANTEE
We take great pride in offering the highest
quality course materials and student support
possible. Thats why were able to offer our
no-risk guarantee. You can review the course
at home for a full 21 days. If for any reason
you find that the course is not for you,
simply return it for a full refund no
questions asked.

YOULL LEARN FROM INDUSTRY-LEADING

MAKEUP ARTISTS
Our courses were developed with
guidance from professional makeup artist
Nathan Johnson. Weve recently given our
instructional videos a major revamp, so
you know that youre receiving the absolute
latest in industry information.

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CONTACT US TODAY
Our highly-trained team of Student Support Specialists is ready and eager
to answer your questions.

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