Create the career of your dreams
Top-Rated Career training
Train at the AMUA and elevate your career with our hands-on training in makeup artistry, special effects and prosthetic makeup, wig and hair work, and costume design.
✓ experienced instructors
✓ small class sizes
✓ hands-on experience
Now Enrolling for Fall 2024 | Term Begins July 24 | Apply by June 1
Top Features
✓ Hands-On
✓ Small Class Size
✓ Career Support
Become a freelance makeup artist
Master makeup that gets you the job from clean beauty, bridal, glamour, HD to body painting, you will impress your clients with your professionalism.
Industry Pro Kit
Tuition & Fees include everything you need to launch your career!
Career Support
Our Career Development course will prepare you for the freelance life!
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Become the Ultimate Versatile Artist
Explore Makeup Artistry, Wig & Hair, Prosthetic Makeup, and Costume Design
Top Features
✓ Makeup Artistry
✓ Special Makeup Effects
✓ Wig & Hair Design
✓ Costume Design
“I was struggling to find a college/school that could give me the education I wanted in makeup arts, and also to get certified in a timely manner. AMUA is the perfect fit for someone who wants to learn everything they need to know about makeup arts and the industry itself. With AMUA having very skilled instructors, they know everything about the ins and outs that everyone starting out needs to know. Also, with the smaller class sizes, it is a lot easier to fully grasp all of the knowledge being shared with you and to get your questions answered. I left AMUA feeling very confident in my skill set and knowledge of the industry to go after my longtime dream of being a makeup artist! I have been utilizing all of the tips and tricks my instructors gave me, and it has been very successful so far.”
Makeup for Television & Film Program
Learn a little about a lot, and a lot about a little.
$9,805
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Includes:
✓Portfolio Development
✓Makeup Artistry 1 & 2
✓Introduction to Special Effects Makeup
✓ Introduction to Wig & Hair Work
✓ Minding Your Business
Makeup Artist: Special Effects Program
Everything you need to bring the magic of sfx to the screen.
$14,842
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Includes:
✓Sculpting
✓Special Effects Makeup 1 & 2
✓Minding Your Business
Performance Makeup Artist Program
Everything you need to be the most versatile artist on set.
$14,960
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Includes:
✓Drawing
✓History of Makeup
✓Sculpting
✓Intro to 3D Printing
✓Intro to Design
✓Portfolio Development
✓Minding your Business
✓Intro to Costume
✓Makeup Artistry 1 & 2
✓Special Effects Makeup 1 & 2
✓Wig Making & Styling 1 & 2
All pricing is in USD.
Want to know more?
How do I enroll in the AMUA?
Simply contact the admissions team, share your educational goals, and together we’ll choose the program that’s right for you.
How does tuition billing work?
To enroll, pay a $500 tuition deposit, materials fees are due 30 days before classes, and the remaining balance must be paid 24 hours before class starts.
When can I start?
We begin most programs in January (spring) and late July (fall). Our Freelance Makeup Artist program begins in March and October.
How can I manage my academic progress?
Our online student portal provides an easy-to-navigate section for managing your academic progress and performance.
Are you accredited?
We are authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Division of Postsecondary Education. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal responsibility.
Can I get more information about the courses offered?
Yes, you can. Explore our expansive course catalog and find detailed descriptions for each course.
Looking for guidance?
Having trouble selecting the right program of study? Connect with an advisor for personalized assistance.