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AMUA is literally one of the best decisions I ever made in my makeup career. I have been growing each year since graduating from AMUA and I couldn't be more...
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Without a doubt, the best school there is. AMUA gives you all the tools to succeed in the industry, and has mentors and instructors that actually care about you and your work on a personal level. You gain so much more than just a unique education here; you gain colleagues, friends, and life-long family. Walking in the door is like coming home.
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I am a current student at AMUA, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The instructors take great care in educating their students, and I have made so many close friends already. If there is anything they need to improve upon, they are willing to listen and take feedback into consideration!
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Editor's Description
The Academy of Make Up Arts is a go-to school for makeup artists and wig makers in the entertainment industry. On Facebook, Taylor Martin says, "Most amazing school ever! Truly one of the best for people who want to explore that side of the creative process."
Their Makeup for TV & Film program is a certificate program for aspiring television and film makeup artists that takes a semester of full-time (40-50 hours per week) or two semesters of part-time study. You can complete the 532 hours in about five months, on average.
The 2,100-hour Performance Makeup Artist program takes between three to six semesters to complete. It is ideal if you want to become a makeup and wig artist for theater, television, film, or music videos. Each semester consists of 700 hours of coursework. With dedication, you can graduate in 15 months.
The school is accredited by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and they have a 95% in-field placement rate for students after graduation. They also offer alumni a website full of resources, like film festivals, production resources, and discounts.
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