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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. You ll have a tutor who will review your course work. You ll receive audio files from your tutor telling you what you are doing well and where you can improve. You ll 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 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, you ll 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 don t hestitate to contact me at info@qcmakeupacademy.com. Gilda Freitas Director of Student Services gilda@qcmakeupacademy.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS Click the titles below to navigate to different sections of the brochure. Learning Makeup Online Page 3 Meet Your Instructor, Nathan Johnson Page 4 Makeup Artistry Course Page 6 Master Makeup Artistry Course Page 9 Master Makeup Artistry + Fashion Page 12 Pro Makeup Workshop Page 16 Complete Business Training Page 18 Five Reasons To Enroll Page 19 Contact Us Page 20 2
LEARNING MAKEUP ONLINE Lots of people ask us: How do I learn makeup online? It s easy! We ve developed an interactive learning environment to suit your needs. Here s how it works: STEP 1. YOU LOGIN TO GET STARTED As soon as you enroll, you ll have unlimited access to the Online Student Center to start your interactive learning. STEP 3. YOU REVIEW YOUR TUTOR S FEEDBACK You listen to your tutor s 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 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. STEP 4. GRADUATE FROM QC MAKEUP ACADEMY Once you ve graduated from QC, you ll receive your certificate. Now you re ready for a career in professional makeup artistry! 3
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR, NATHAN JOHNSON It s all about enhancing the most beautiful you. - Nathan Johnson 4
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR, NATHAN JOHNSON Nathan Johnson is a New York City based 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. Nathan s work has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Genre, Harper s 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. He s also featured in the instructional videos for all of QC s makeup courses. You ll 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 Master Makeup Artistry graduate Sarah Thompson Master Makeup Artistry graduate 5
Certified International Makeup Professional MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE 6
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. You ll 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. You ll receive complete career training. You ll 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, you ll 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. 7
MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE VIDEO SNEAK PEEK Here s what you ll learn: UNIT A Your career opportunities Makeup sanitization and the ideal makeup environment Proper etiquette Brush types and cleaning Building your professional kit Starting your own business UNIT B Skin types and facial shapes Color theory Working with skin conditions Corrective makeup Basic makeup application Four step smokey eye Makeup removal techniques Working with mature skin Completing a client card Business marketing and promotion UNIT C Daytime makeup Transitioning to evening makeup Makeup for the seasons Teen makeup Male Makeup Working at a makeup counter Working with clients UNIT D Bridal makeup techniques Working with brides Changing the look for the reception Celebrity-inspired looks Makeup icons and trends 8
Master International Makeup Professional MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE 9
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE With our Master Makeup Artistry course you ll cover all the topics in the Makeup Course. You ll learn the basics of makeup artistry, including classic applications such as bridal, day and evening makeup, and the smokey eye. Then we ll take your learning and creativity to the next level. If you ve ever dreamed of working backstage in the entertainment industry, this is the course for you. You ll 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. You ll receive complete career training. You ll 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, you ll receive a certificate showing your professional designation: Master International Makeup Professional (MIMP ). 10
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY COURSE VIDEO SNEAK PEEK You will learn everything included in the Makeup Artistry course, as well as the topics below: Unit E Glamour and fantasy makeup Working with a fashion designer High fashion makeup Finding an agency Professional etiquette Developing industry connections Unit F Theatre makeup Character makeup Face painting Makeup for HD Film and TV Working with a production crew Intro to special effects 11
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY + FASHION STYLING COURSE 12
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY + FASHION STYLING COURSE With this combination course, you ll receive our most popular course, Master Makeup Artistry, and you ll also receive the Fashion Styling course from our sister school, QC Style Academy. As soon as you graduate, you ll 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, you ll 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, you ll receive the professional designation: Master International Makeup Professional (MIMP ). In Fashion Styling, you ll learn from 32 beautiful e-books and hours of styling videos featuring New York City stylist Alison Stewart. You ll 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 you ll receive your makeup certificate and a certificate from QC Style Academy showing that you are a Certified International Styling Professional (CISP ). 13
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY + FASHION STYLING COURSE VIDEO SNEAK PEEK You will learn everything included in Master Makeup Artistry, as well as all the topics below: UNIT 1 Fashion from the 1950 s to today Modern fashion icons The stylist s role UNIT 2 Career opportunities Building a business Building your brand Style in a social world UNIT 4 Styling for men Layering Accessorizing with jewelry Belts, handbags and shoes UNIT 5 Determine your worth The business of having a business Problem solving UNIT 3 Fit, weight and drape Fabric, texture and color Patterns and prints Body types and balance 14
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY + FASHION STYLING COURSE UNIT 6 Personal style Influences on personal style The client consultation UNIT 7 Female client wardrobe guide Male client wardrobe guide Travel in style Shopping with your client UNIT 8 Second hand shopping Fashion over forty Bridal Styling Maternity Styling 15
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, you ll learn dozens of new makeup tricks you can add to your repertoire. Once you ve successfully completed the workshop, you ll receive a certificate of completion signed by Nathan. You ll Work with Nathan When you enroll in our Pro Makeup Workshop, Nathan will be your personal tutor. With Nathan s one-on-one guidance, you ll take your makeup skills to the highest professional level. 16
PRO MAKEUP WORKSHOP VIDEO SNEAK PEEK Here s what you ll learn: UNIT A Makeup for the limelight Well-defined brow and intricate liner UNIT C Advanced bridal techniques Advanced use of glitter UNIT B The extended smokey eye Creating the pin-up look 17
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, you ll be able to build your own online professional profile through our Online Student Center. It s the perfect way to showcase your work to potential clients and to start building your online presence. There s no extra cost. Here s what you ll learn: STARTING YOUR BUSINESS Naming and registering your business Setting up an office Writing your business plan Organizing your business contacts WORKING WITH CLIENTS Professional and interpersonal skills Selling techniques for makeup artists Charging for your services Creating your website, logo, business cards, and brochures SPECIAL TOPICS * Diversifying your career Professional development in makeup artistry Working with suppliers and distributors *Included with Master Makeup Artistry only The booking process MARKETING AND PROMOTION The four P s of marketing Determining your target market 18
FIVE REASONS TO ENROLL 1. YOU LL BE ONE STEP CLOSER TO A CAREER YOU LOVE If you re 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 DON T HAVE TO QUIT YOUR DAY JOB You ll 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 LL LEARN FROM INDUSTRY-LEADING MAKEUP ARTISTS Our courses were developed with guidance from professional makeup artist Nathan Johnson. We ve recently given our instructional videos a major revamp, so you know that you re receiving the absolute latest in industry information. 4. YOU CAN START YOUR OWN BUSINESS Our comprehensive business series will provide you with all the knowledge you need to set up your own successful freelance business. You ll learn how to advertise your services, consult with clients, and charge for your work. 5. YOU ARE PROTECTED BY OUR NO-RISK GUARANTEE We take great pride in offering the highest quality course materials and student support possible. That s why we re 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. 19
CONTACT US TODAY Our highly-trained team of Student Support Specialists is ready and eager to answer your questions. PHONE MAIL EMAIL USA/Canada 1-800-267-1829 0 800 066 4734 Australia 1 800 358 931 New Zealand 0 800 451 979 International +1-613-749-8248 QC Makeup Academy Head Office 38 McArthur Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1L 6R2 Canada info@ qcmakeupacademy.com GET SOCIAL WITH QC MAKEUP ACADEMY Facebook: www.facebook.com/qcmakeupacademy Google+: plus.google.com/111306076259234962594 Twitter: twitter.com/qcmakeupacademy/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/qccareerschool/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/qc-career-school 20
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