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Interview with Founder and Director of The Academy For Makeup Artists - Selfie By Candice Tabone


How did The Academy For Makeup Artists start?

In my late twenties I studied makeup with the legendary Richard Sharah who gave me so much insight into the technical and creative elements of makeup design. I'd done a couple of makeup courses before studying with Richard but they didn't really compare.

I started The Academy For Makeup Artists because I felt that the right courses were not being offered in makeup education.

All of my courses have been designed to provide each student with the theory and technique required to work as a professional makeup artist. The focus is on providing very high quality content to give students job ready skills and confidence upon completing a course.

My courses suit a variety of personal requirements and they are also available after hours and throughout the school holidays so that people can fulfill their ongoing obligations and study at the same time.

My students are high school students, uni students, stay at home mums, working mums and professionals from a variety of industries. Everyone has different goals, time frames and requirements for studying makeup and I wanted to address that.

Why Would You Recommend A Course At The Academy For Makeup Artists?

I consistently receive excellent feedback from every student that completes a course at TAFMUA.

The course content is comprehensive in theory and technique, we teach to exceed professional industry standards and I provide the best cosmetics and tools for my students to use during their course.

I have also employed two very talented teachers that are not just highly qualified but extremely passionate educators that provide an inspiring and supportive learning environment.

We are an industry recognised academy and provide certificates to each student upon completion of their course as well as a transcript of subjects studied to put in their resume.

The small class sizes ensure that each student is able to ask questions specifically relating to them and get one to one attention. I also provide ongoing career support and assistance with work experience to each student that has completed a course with TAFMUA.

What do you think about the recent major changes to the Diploma of Specialist Makeup Services?

As I understand it the changes mean that the Diploma will put more emphasis on providing skills for Theatre, Film, Special FX, Wig Making and working as a technician.

Most people may not be aware but Certificate IV in Makeup has recently been superseded and is no longer a qualification. Although the Diploma will now incorporate units of competency from the previous Certificate IV in Makeup students only really have the option of studying makeup for a year and paying in excess of $19,000 in the VET system.

We find that a lot of students really want to specialise in Beauty, Bridal, Fashion and Editorial Makeup and those areas are no longer a focus for other schools.

Luckily those changes have had a positive impact on my school! The courses that I have created range in 2 days to 8 weeks duration and are $575 - $4990 in price.

We are proudly non-accredited which means that I can continue to provide courses and subjects that students want and customise accordingly.

What is next for TAFMUA?

I am still really keen to run my courses online but I want to do it in a way that doesn't compromise the quality of learning and support. The students that do face to face classes have the added advantage of using all of the amazing products that we supply and without access to these products I feel that the student would be unfairly disadvantaged. Once I figure out a way to implement high quality online learning for makeup education I will be doing it!

What do you do in your spare time?

I never have spare time! Any free time is spent with my two little boys who I cherish and adore. My 3 year old son said he was going to buy me makeup for my birthday the other day!

The Academy For Makeup Artists is holding an open day Sunday May 17th 2015 from 12-2pm. Candice will be in attendance to chat to prospective students and parents.

Candice holds a Diploma of Business Marketing and Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Her personal interests include music, theatre, technology, education and makeup. To get in contact with Candice email candice@tafmua.com.au

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The Academy For Makeup Artists is a professional makeup school offering a range of comprehensive makeup courses in Sydney for aspiring makeup artists and makeup enthusiasts. The leading makeup school in Sydney, The Academy For Makeup Artists is industry recognised with an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of teaching and support to our students. Our Certificate and Diploma makeup courses give students the skills, technique and industry insight to graduate with confidence and begin their dream career in makeup. Our professionalism and commitment to our students sets us apart, we focus on helping students get work and achieve their goals. We are an NDIS registered provider and certified member of The Makeup Artists Guild Australia.

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