The Institute of Makeup ArtistryReviews 

Videos are extremely helpfull, the tutors ar3 very clear and helpfull with tips. Enjoyable coarse

My biggest concern when first enrolling into this course was not having the time for it as I work full time. (9.5 hours a day, 4 days a week) But I'm happy to say that I have found this course very manageable!

The course is broken up into 12 units and you ideally want to pace yourself by doing one unit a month to be done by the end of the year. (this ideal isn't enforced at all, you could take months to do one unit and then a few weeks to do multiple, it doesn't matter!) I find this very doable as you are given a module to read over, some questions to write about and then a practical task like creating a face chart, applying makeup (or both as the units go on.)

My teacher has been great at marking work quickly and allowing me access to the next unit so that I'm not having to factor in that time into my pacing out of the course. My teacher also gives great support and feedback!

This course was exactly what I needed. My tutor was so encouraging and professional that I really felt confident. The tutorials are thorough and clear. It is great to be able to re watch them!
The assignments are challenging and teach you so much!
I love this course! Highly recommend it.

I really enjoy my time studying the various makeup techniques and styles covered throughout the different modules. My tutor, Rachel is amazing, extremely helpful, and very talented. I would highly recommend the institute to anyone looking to pursue a career in makeup artistry.

The quality of the materials is very good for an online course. The videos are very well done. The course is getting more varied & tougher as it proceeds. The communication is very good with the coordinator & she is very approachable. Obviously online has its limitations but having done other online courses this one is very good. I am thoroughly enjoying it.

Studying at The Institute of Makeup Artistry has been such an empowering experience. The course material is detailed, professional and easy to follow. I would definately recommend this course

Almost finished with The Makeup Artistry Course and it has been a great experience. The course is challenging in the best way and has helped me grow my skills and confidence. I’m very grateful for everything I’ve learned and for the helpful feedback and guidance throughout.

I learned alot in this 5 Modules. They explained everything so good,and is easy to learn because of the way the Website is organised. My Tutor gives a good feedback and is quick with my results. I am very passionate and excited to complete my course and to achieve my goal. And becoming a good make up artist.

Great learning experience. Dor an online course there is so much details. A lot of details and easy explanations. The videos are also well presented.
There is always online support Which is great.

Instructor shows that they care and willing to give feedback to help student progress. Website experience was easy to use.

Iv learnt so much wth the online makeup institute, u don’t even feel like ur doing it alone, I wld recommend th Makeup institute to anyone who wld like t learn in depth about makeup

As I live in a region with no in-person makeup courses available, online learning was the only way to go. I had the option of a few but I’m glad I chose IMUA. The enrolment process was easy, the course materials were detailed and beautifully presented, and the online platform was easy to navigate and use.
I also appreciated the affiliation with industry providers such as MAC for Student and Pro membership, and Designer Makeup Tools for providing a pre-built kit to get you going with the course requirements. The brush set especially was great, it has everything you need to start out.
Each module assignment is well thought out, and goes beyond the obvious basics. E.g. you aren’t just expected to apply a basic period makeup and be done, you’re expected to think further, be able to adapt it, and understand and explain the differences and nuances which is fantastic preparation for real-life work. Each module comes with a detailed PDF document covering different aspects of the topic including history, evolution of the look, particular influences including people, events, and products, and a breakdown of how to do several looks with products included. These are accompanied by a series of videos of the makeup being applied on models.

My only minor gripe is the videos. They are filmed beautifully in high definition and have a voiceover talking through the application steps. However, I did find myself wanting more. There are long gaps of silence in between each step, and no further explanation to fill in the time. E.g. she will say to apply something with a certain brush, but not why that brush was selected or the process behind it. The videos are still helpful, but just don’t expect a full-on detailed masterclass on each look. More like a minimal demo.

Overall, I would (and already have) recommend IMUA to people wanting a comprehensive course on Makeup Artistry. You will benefit from tutors with real professional industry experience and gain confidence across a wide range of makeup styles and applications from Beauty & Bridal to High Fashion, Film & TV, Theatre, Fantasy, Special Effects, Prosthetics and more.

I always look forward to the feedback after submitting assignments. The feedback is always so thorough and guides you with tips and point out ehat you can do to improve. I love the personal touch it adds to the course. I enjoy that there are videos showing exactly how to apply the different styles and the modules explains everything in detail.

Great!

This course offers a great combination of quality and flexibility for anyone looking to upskill their makeup artistry

I am almost done with my Diploma course. It was a fun and interesting journey. I learned so much in these few months.

The videos are great, and each module comes with a study guide. This study guide is packed with information on each topic, it tells the MUA what is expected on site - is it theatre, fashions shows, photo shoots, or at a film set.

My tutor is Rachel da Santos who is always willing to give me advise. She always give constructive feedback on my assignments. She is a very positive person.

I also subscribed to the Advanced Bridal and Airbrush module. This module build on the makeup done in the Diploma course. But while the Diploma course works with powder makeup, this module focusses on more bling. It teaches how to use liquid and cream eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, and contouring. It also teaches in the videos how to use the Temptu Airpod Pro system, instead of traditional airbrushing.

The courses include reading lists, and all these recommemded books are superb. Beautiful reading.

The theatre, SFX makeup and prosthetics sections were fun, and we could design our own characters.

Before the course, I noticed makeup at makeup stores, and had no idea how to use it. We weren't required to buy everything for our assignments, but techniques how to use all these makeup items like sparkles, liquid highlighters, false eyelashes, cream bronzers, contour powder, cream eyeshadow, eye crayons and more were demonstrated in these two courses.

I did a makeup course previously at an ITEC accredited school, but I haven't received such an indepth training. Most tutors there just finished their own training with only two years of experience. Here we learned from seasoned tutors who have years of experience in different makeup fields.

I think the only down side to this course is the fact that one only have access to the videos until a diploma is issued in 12 months time. I wish I had lifelong access to these videos after graduation because one learns something new each time one watch the videos again. I would be grateful if access can be granted even after graduation.

Apart from that, it is the best course ever.

I have really appreciated the encouragement of my tutor, Nolene. I have been transitioning from another career to makeup artistry and have struggled alot with confidence.
Nolene really helped with that and shared how she also felt the same way when she was starting.
Her suggestions on how to improve and her feedback from assignments were also amazing.

I am very pleased to be part of the IMUA journey. I learned more about myself with this course than I ever expected! Working with different models helped to better my techniques. The guidelines given in each module makes my experience easier. I learned a great deal with each module and the information given is very insightful.
They made each one unique to better my skills.
Never knew that I would love doing SFX makeup so much!!! To create a different character each time is very interesting and fun.

Thank you to the IMUA for creating this excellent course.

The tutor assist when needed with no hesitation.

A fantastic reasonably priced course. And supportive staff

I like the fact fact that we could progress through the course at our own pace.

However, there are times where I feel really overwhelmed with the amount of assignments (theory/practical) that I find to be really excessive, and the fact that there's no arranged group / one-on-one help session is making it difficult to complete the course.