Make-Up Applications: Short Course

The Make-up Application Short Course is the first course in the Make-up Short Courses Programme. This course equips you with a set of skills. These are the skills that get you ready to work in the Make-up industry. Once you have completed this course, you will be a valuable candidate for employers. This will increase your chances of finding employment.

Make Up Application Short Course
NOTE: Our Short Courses are provided in partnership with Skills Academy. We offer Short Courses through Skills Academy. Matric College and Skills Academy are partner Colleges.

Make-up Application Short Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Business English
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Professional Salon Skills
  • Introduction to Make-up Application 1

Career Opportunities

  • Make-Up Artist 
  • Beauty Content Creator 
  • Beauty Consultant 
  • Beautician 
  • Beauty Writer

What Will I Learn?

  • Introduction to Business English

In this subject, you will learn how to deal with people in business. You will increase your view of the business world. You will learn to communicate like a professional in the Make-up Application field. 

  • Anatomy and Physiology

In this subject, you will learn about the human physical feature. This will help you know how to perform things such as a facial massage or how to apply make-up for different types of physical features and shapes. 

  • Professional Salon Skills

You will learn how to open and run a salon business. You will learn to be a professional in the beauty industry. 

  • Introduction to Make-up Application 1

This subject will teach you how to apply make-up to different skin types and facial features. In addition, you will learn how make-up products work.

Make-up Application Short Course Assessments

The Make-up Short Course is made up of assessments. These assessments determine if you pass the course or not.

Assignments

These are assignments. There are assignments for each subject mentioned above. These assignments must be completed to pass the course. Students can ask for assistance from our tutors. They are available to assist them, with these assessments. This will help them pass in record time and gain their qualification.

Exam

There are no examinations for this course. You are only required to complete the assignments to pass the course. You can do this by looking at the study material that we send to you and with the help of the tutors.

You do not need to have any specific qualifications to study the Make-up Application Short Course. You need to meet these requirements to study: 

  • Be able to read, write and understand English 
  • Be able to study through distance learning 
  • Be at least 16 years or older

There are no specific subjects needed for the Make-up Application Short Course. You can study any subject you have in your previous academics.

The make-up Short Course offered at Matric College is best because of this: 

  • There are no exams in the course, which makes it less pressurising to study 
  • You gain skills 
  • You are prepared for employment 
  • You can complete the course in a short span of time 
  • You can be self-employed after the course

It takes 9 to 12 months to study the make-up Application Short Course at Matric College.

It is not hard to become a Make-up Artist. You should only know what is expected. You can study at Matric College for the Make-up Application Short Course. You will gain skills and qualifications. This will help you find employment. We assist you when you study through us by offering study material and tutors so that you study better. This helps you pass in record time. After this, you can look for work or start a Make-up business.

Here is how you start a career in Make-up: 

  • Study a Make-up Application Short Course at Matric College 
  • Gain skills 
  • Gain a Certificate Qualification 
  • Look for work or start a make-up Business

Yes, Make-up Artists make good money. Most of them are self-employed. They choose how much they want to charge a client. This means they earn good money. Some Make-up Artists are employed by a company while they work part-time for themselves to make extra income. There are Make-up Artists that work with rich people such as celebrities. They are paid well.

Yes, being a Make-up Artist is a good career: 

  • You work with different people 
  • You travel 
  • You earn well 
  • You can have multiple income sources 
  • You can work with celebrities 
  • You can be self-employed 
  • You make people feel beautiful

Your Next Step Is To Get Your Make-up Application Certificate Course

Once you have completed the Make-up Application Short Course, you can study the next course, which is the Make-up Application Certificate Course.

Why Choose To Study With Matric College?

  • Home 

You study the Make-up Application Short Course from the convenience of your home, or anywhere you are. Studying from a place of comfort help you enjoy studying and this can help you get better marks. 

  • Safe 

Now that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, you will get to study home safely. You and your loved ones stay safe from the COVID-19 Virus while you continue with your studies through us. 

  • Save 

You study from home, and this means you cut transport and lunch allowance. You can use the money for other things or save it. 

  • Qualities 

Studying from home equips you with discipline, dedication and maturity. These are good qualities that will help you for a lifetime. Employers will also value you for these qualities. 

  • Tutors 

We have tutors to assist you when you need academic assistance. They can help with assessments. You will study better knowing you have tutors to help you, and this will make you understand your work better. 

  • Support 

Whenever you have an urgent academic request, there are online forms you can fill out. These are the Red Alert forms that send an immediate message to our support team, who will contact you immediately to resolve your issues. 

  • Promotion 

If you are already an employee and desire to be promoted, you can study through us for a Short course. These are skills-based qualifications that will equip your current skills and add more skills. This will make employers notice you and increase your chances of finding a promotion. 

  • Work 

You can work while you are studying through us. Study sessions are flexible. You create your own timetable. This way, you can choose to study when you are not working. 

  • Graduation 

When you have completed a course, we host a graduation ceremony to congratulate our students on their academic achievements. This is held through online platforms. 

  • Qualification 

We award you with a Certificate Qualification when you have completed a Short Course.

Yes, doing make-up is a talent. However, doing make-up can also be a skill. You can study to become a Make-up Artist. You can do this at Matric College. You can study our Make-up Application Short Courses Programme. Once you have completed the course, you will be qualified to work in the make-up industry. You will have both skills and qualifications.

Yes, you can learn to apply make-up from the start. You do not need to have a background in make-up to study. If you are interested in the course, you can study. The course will teach you everything you need to know to qualify as a Make-up Artist.

As a Make-up Artist, you can work in the following places: 

  • Broadcast Media 
  • Live Performances 
  • Modelling Agencies 
  • Private Companies 
  • Self Employed 
  • Formal Events
  • Speaks well to clients 
  • Listens attentively 
  • Has a creative mind 
  • Stylish 
  • Offers quality services 
  • Has a lot of confidence 
  • Knows how to make clients feel relaxed 
  • Has a welcoming character

These are the duties of a Make-up Artist: 

  • Asks clients what look they want 
  • Share make-up ideas 
  • Recommend skin products 
  • Applies make-up products 
  • Cleanse skin

Yes, you can use a Make-up Qualification to work internationally. There are many people in the world interested in getting make-up services or training. You will be able to find work or open a business.

People with these qualities can study the Make-up Application Short Course:

  • Love make-up 
  • Enjoy wearing make-up 
  • Interested in make-up
  • Good with make-up applications
  • Want to improve beauty skills 
  • Wish to work in the beauty industry 
  • Love working with people 
  • Want to open a beauty business
  • Do not have a problem touching skin

Make-up Artists earn a salary of R7 500 per month in South Africa. This is entry-level employment. The more experience they have, the more money they earn.

Application Process

Step 1:

Step 2: Finalise your registration 

Once our course experts have successfully registered you, you will receive your study material within 5 – 7 working days.

How Do I Study Product Make-up Application Short Course?

Step 1: Register for the Make-up Application Short Course 

Step 2: Study your Make-up Application Short Course 

Step 3: Submit your assignments in time 

Step 5: Pass the assignments 

Step 6: Get awarded the Certificate Qualification in Make-up Application

Where Can I Study Make-up Application Short Course?

You can study the Make-up Application Short Course at Matric College. We offer our courses through distance learning. You study from home. While you do this, we ensure that you have all the academic support you need. We provide you with the following: 

When Can I Start Studying Make-up Application Short Course?

We provide you with study material after your process of registration. This is sent to your doorstep. The delivery may take five to seven days to arrive where you stay. When you receive the study material, you can start studying through us.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Short Course is a course designed by the college itself. These courses focus on skills. They equip students with skills that prepare them for the work environment.

No, the Make-up Application Short Courses are not accredited. They are however beneficial, although they are not accredited. They are skills-based. When you complete these courses, you gain skills and qualifications. You can choose to be self-employed or find work.

Make-up is the process of applying make-up products to enhance body features. Make-up is usually done for occasions such as: 

  • Filming 
  • Wedding 
  • Performance 
  • Interviews

Yes, make-up can last all day if it is done the right way. However, you may have to do a few touch-ups throughout the day. For example, you may have to re-apply lipstick after eating.

Every person is unique. Some people spend 30 to 45 minutes applying make-up, while others spend an hour and more. It depends on the type of make-up you are applying. If you are going for a full make-up look, it may take you more time to complete and less time if you are doing a simple make-up look.

Make-up products are items used during the application of make-up. These include: 

  • Facial powder 
  • Lipstick 
  • Mascara 
  • Eyeliner 
  • Eyelashes 
  • Focal brush 
  • make-up sponge 
  • Concealer 
  • Eyeshadow

Yes, when you complete the Make-up Application Short Course at Matric College, you graduate. We do this through online platforms where we wish you well for your next adventures while congratulating you on your academic achievements.

Yes, you can get employment with a Make-up Application Short Course Certificate. This is because Short courses focus on equipping you with skills. When you have skills, employers want to hire you. This increases your chances of finding employment.

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Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Date Published: April 28, 2022
Editor: Amy Venter