New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry and Hairstyling

Level 4

Credits 120

Master fashion makeup and hairstyling techniques for private clients, balls and brides, stage, and film. Learn how to conduct client consultations, develop creative briefs, and build a professional makeup artistry portfolio. Develop specialised skills in body art and special effects, including character design, facial transformations, ageing makeup, wig styling, and trauma effects. Enhance your business knowledge and collaborative creativity while preparing for potential industry experience through various project opportunities.

Start Date

01/03/2027

Location

Petone

Duration

1 year, full-time

Fees

Domestic: $10,714 (indicative for 2027)

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What you will learn

Anatomy and physiology of the skin and face
Corrective day makeup, globally diverse makeup, ball and event makeup, bridal makeup, and accompanying hairstyling techniques
Editorial and photographic makeup and styling
Character and period makeup and styling
Special effects makeup and body painting
Character and ageing makeup, including hair applications
Male makeup
Wig and prosthetic application, facial hair trimming and application
Portfolio development
Business skills, professionalism, and customer service
Opportunity to apply for an internship with the World of WearableArt™ Awards Show

Career options

Work as a makeup artist or counter salesperson at cosmetic companies and department stores. Enter the creative industries and work in film and TV, stage production or on photo shoots.

Freelance makeup artist
Makeup counter salesperson
Fashion makeup artist
Film makeup artist
Stage makeup artist

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Entry requirements

Under 20

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3)

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 1)

Equivalent skills and knowledge and capability to meet the physical requirements of the programme.

International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0); or equivalent

20+

If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.

International students

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.

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Course related costs

WelTec specialist makeup, hair kit (SFX and fashion products and tools) and study material/ textbook. Price approx $1000
Craft and stationery equipment
Suitable clothing complying with programme dress code (full professional black clothing, including closed in black shoes)
Students will have to organise/provide suitable models, as instructed by tutor, for all practical work.

To apply for course related costs (as a loan) visit studylink.

Equipment Kit costs: Approximately $1000, may be less based on individual course requirements.

Whitireia and WelTec is a business division of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).

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