About the Academy of Makeup Arts (AMUA)

We are committed to providing our students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in their chosen career path. Our programs are designed to be hands-on and practical, with a focus on real-world experience and industry-standard techniques.

At AMUA, we measure our success by the success of our graduates. We strive to produce makeup artists that employers want to hire, and we are proud to say that most of our students accept paying jobs before graduating from our programs.

Our vision is to be known as the best professional makeup artistry school in the USA, and we are dedicated to achieving this goal by 2025. We will continue to innovate and improve our programs to ensure that our graduates are better prepared for the industry than those from any other school, university or otherwise.

Thank you for considering AMUA as your educational institution. We are committed to helping our students achieve their career goals and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the makeup industry.

Traditional education doesn’t teach you how to build a successful freelance career. We believe you should be confident in building a thriving makeup career that you love.

Authorization

Academy of Make Up Arts™ is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, a 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. View our most recent Annual Performance Report.

Certificate or Diploma Policy

Upon successful completion of programs, Academy of Make Up Arts will issue a Certificate or Diploma stating the number of clock hours the student has completed in training. Academy of Make Up Arts does not issue nor guarantee state licensure. We do not prepare attendees for state licensure examinations. Our Training Policy does not guarantee job placement or advancement in the field.

Learn more about state licensure requirements.