MisStarrlight
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Hey y'all. A while back there was a bunch of threads discussing makeup schools and I promised an update once I got into it all & had something real to say.
I started class at MUD-Makeup Designory NYC on Monday. I'm enrolled in the Fashion Program-1 month beauty makeup, 1 month hairstyling & portfolio development.
I'm in the Beauty section right now. The first two weeks of class brings makup application down to the absolute minimum basics. Each 1/2 of the day is devoted to a part of the makeup application (so far we've done eyebrows, foundation, eyeliner & lips). The techique process is pretty simple for those with experience, but those without a lot of practice working on another person, it's great. By breaking it down step by step it is helping me learn the techniques that are most accepted in the professional world, instead of what I've just "picked up along the way"
In addition to technical instruction, it's the industry discussions that I'm finding to be most helpful. My teacher has been working as a makeup artist for 20 years, and from the sounds of it, has held some pretty high positions. She gives us practical tips, tricks & other useful stuff to keep in mind when working on a shoot or something. We also talk a lot about products (I, admittedly, know little more than MAC stuff so this is extra helpful for me).
I haven't been able to decide if it's worth $7000 or not yet, but so far I'm really enjoying myself.
Thought that might help a few people.
I started class at MUD-Makeup Designory NYC on Monday. I'm enrolled in the Fashion Program-1 month beauty makeup, 1 month hairstyling & portfolio development.
I'm in the Beauty section right now. The first two weeks of class brings makup application down to the absolute minimum basics. Each 1/2 of the day is devoted to a part of the makeup application (so far we've done eyebrows, foundation, eyeliner & lips). The techique process is pretty simple for those with experience, but those without a lot of practice working on another person, it's great. By breaking it down step by step it is helping me learn the techniques that are most accepted in the professional world, instead of what I've just "picked up along the way"
In addition to technical instruction, it's the industry discussions that I'm finding to be most helpful. My teacher has been working as a makeup artist for 20 years, and from the sounds of it, has held some pretty high positions. She gives us practical tips, tricks & other useful stuff to keep in mind when working on a shoot or something. We also talk a lot about products (I, admittedly, know little more than MAC stuff so this is extra helpful for me).
I haven't been able to decide if it's worth $7000 or not yet, but so far I'm really enjoying myself.
Thought that might help a few people.