amua Archives - Academy of Make Up Arts

02

Nov

Events, General, students at workamua, Events

November Newsletter – Celebrate With Us!

With Spooky Season behind us, we now look forward to the remaining months of classes. That means final projects are about to begin and we'll be wrapping up our season with some great shows around the Nashville area! November is also AMUA's birthday month! And we'll be celebrating big this year with our Mingle and Makeup Mixer! Mingle and Makeup You’re Invited to AMUA’s 12th Anniversary Networking Extravaganza! Join us in celebrating a remarkable journey of creativity, skill, and connection as the Academy of Make Up Arts (AMUA) marks its 12th year of shaping dreams and shaping faces. This momentous…

02

Oct

By Claire Mints

Events, Faculty Spotlight, General, students at workamua, halloween

October Newsletter – Spooky Season is Upon Us

It's the most wonderful time of the year for makeup artists, wig makers, and costume designers: Spooky Season. And with how hard our students work, we won't pull any punches this October! So, read on to see what we're up to this month, and also find out how you can book a student or alumni for your Halloween makeup this year. Zombie Camp This two day camp during Nashville’s Fall Break is a perfect time to learn all the techniques High Schoolers need to know to turn themselves into the creepiest of zombies for Halloween. Zombie campers will creep away…

01

Sep

By Claire Mints

Generalamua, nashville

September Newsletter – Let’s Get Down to Business

We're having a hard time believing that we're already a month into classes! Our students are thriving and learning so much about beauty, special effects, wig making, photography, drawing, and sculpting. They are working on the makeup, scheduling, and directing their photoshoots to show off their work. And the results are FANTASTIC. But that's not all! Because success in school is never enough for our driven students. Outside of the classroom, we've already completed wigs for the first show in our live theatrical lineup! And we have a packed fall season ahead of us. Read on to get your tickets…

22

May

By Claire Mints

Announcementsacademy of make up arts, amua, summer camps, workshops

Summer Camps and Workshops

Are you an aspiring artist, eager to dive into the thrilling world of special effects makeup, costuming, or photography? Do you dream of honing your skills and taking your career to new heights? If you answered with an enthusiastic "yes," then we have some extraordinary news for you! The Academy of Make Up Arts, a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing the talents of creatives like you, is excited to present its lineup of exhilarating summer camps and workshops. Lighting Workshop: Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark | June 2-3 from 9am to 3pm Led by experienced photographer (and our photography…

02

May

By Claire Mints

Events, General, Graduation, Portfolio Review, students at workamua

May Newsletter – One Month Left!

As we wrap up the semester and prepare for graduation and summer break, we want to congratulate our students on a job well done. This semester was jam-packed with outside productions (some were larger than life!) on top of all the required school projects our students must complete to graduate or continue on to their next semester. Can you believe we're starting the last month of classes for Spring 2023?? Ways to finish this semester strong! We encourage our students to keep the momentum going and finish this semester strong! Especially our graduating students who are working on their final…

Earth Day – How to be a Sustainable Makeup Artist

21

Apr

By Claire Mints

Generalamua, earth day, sustainable

Earth Day – How to be a Sustainable Makeup Artist

Earth Day is a day that reminds us of the importance of protecting our planet and ensuring that we leave it in a better condition for future generations. Unfortunately, for the sanitation and protection of our clients, makeup artists tend to go through a lot of disposables and waste. Some of it is unavoidable to ensure cleanliness in a fast passed work environment. As a makeup artist, there still are several steps that you can take to make your profession more sustainable and contribute towards a greener future. Here are some tips on being a sustainable makeup artist: Use eco-friendly…

01

Apr

By Claire Mints

Faculty Spotlight, General, students at workacademy of make up arts, amua

April Newsletter – halfway there!

It's hard to believe we're halfway through another semester here at AMUA! Time flies when you're learning all things film and theatre. Our students enjoyed a spring break and came back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong! USITT Last month AMUA students got the chance to take a little break from school and enjoy their spring break! We can't say the same for our instructors who can't stop won't stop. Stefanie, Michael, and Ben all traveled to St. Louis to be a part of USITT 2023! USITT, or the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, connects performing arts…

IMATS Battle of the Brushes is Back! Our Past Students’ Success

18

Nov

By Claire Mints

Alumni Spotlight, Alumni Stories, Announcements, Generalalumni stories, amua, battle of the brushes

IMATS Battle of the Brushes is Back! Our Past Students’ Success

For 26 years IMATS Battle of the Brushes has been challenging students and recent graduates to go above and beyond to create incredible makeup looks. After a short hiatus, the challenge is back in LA! So to get you all excited, we're remembering all of our students and graduates who competed and won at the IMATS Battle of the Brushes competition. Remember that this is an international competition, so you'll be competing with the best worldwide AND have the opportunity to compete around the globe! Submit your IMATS entries here! Our Battle of the Brushes Alumni: Allie Corzine graduated from…

Giving Thanks at Our Professional Makeup School

07

Nov

By Claire Mints

Announcements, Generalamua

Giving Thanks at Our Professional Makeup School

There's much to be thankful for here at the Academy of Make Up Arts as we celebrate 11 years of teaching! From our incredible instructors and staff to our hardworking students and alumni, we know we've hit the jackpot when it comes to a school community. And we're more than just a community, we're a family. A family network of advanced makeup artistry that stretches from California to New York! What are we doing to say "thanks"at our professional makeup school? To say thank you to all of you who have helped shape our school and help us grow, we're…

Creature Feature: How Our Favorite Monster Movies Came to Life

10

Oct

By Claire Mints

Film History, Generalamua, film history

Creature Feature: How Our Favorite Monster Movies Came to Life

There are so many horror movies that make our watchlists every October. For makeup artists, it’s normal to see monster movies taking up most of the space on that list. These “creature features” started long ago in our motion picture history when the black-and-white creatures of the silver screen brought to life our fears and nightmares. We all have a makeup artist to thank for this: Jack Pierce. His makeup effects jump started the Golden Age of Horror in Hollywood and inspired stories, characters, and makeup artists for decades to come. In the Beginning A German immigrant, Pierce along with…

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