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Southern Institute of Technology

Auckland , North Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4)

Study Makeup Artistry and develop professional skills needed for the beauty industry. Learn to design and apply makeup styles for TV, runways, events, photoshoots and more.

Learn and develop professional makeup artistry skills to become a Makeup Artist. Discover the different styles and techniques to apply makeup for different scenarios, skin types and features.

Design different looks for TV, runways, events, photoshoots and more. 

Graduates will be able to:

Implement professional standards and expectations relating to a makeup artistry workplace, including all relevant health, safety and hygiene obligations
Consult with clients and perform an in depth analysis for makeup artistry and product needs to create a makeup plan
Apply knowledge of a broad range of makeup artistry applications, and related skills, to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards
Apply knowledge of a broad range of complementary services, and related skills, for achieving a total look to meet client’s needs in accordance with industry standards
Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to makeup services to ensure client comfort and safety is maintained
Research a brief, produce relevant reference material and complete the brief within the designated timeframe
Implement a broad range of communication and networking skills to work effectively within a makeup workplace
Apply knowledge of skin and skin-related disease and disorders to identify symptoms and advise clients of possible implications in terms of proposed makeup services
Apply knowledge of small business practice relevant to makeup artistry within the beauty sector

Campus Information

Christchurch Campus

Freepost 102460 PO Box 2488 60 Waterloo Road Hornby Christchurch 8082

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of this qualification may be employed or contracted as a makeup artist in the following contexts:

  • Film
  • TV
  • Modelling agency
  • Hair salon
  • Beauty salon
  • Photographic work
  • Product representative

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India 60% average across 4 academic subjects (excluding Hindi or local language). English mark should be a minimum of 60%
 
75% average across 4 academic subjects (excluding Hindi or local language). 
  • IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) 
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) 
  • Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill. 
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests 
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) 
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 
  • Language Cert - B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than PASS in each skill 
  • Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than distinction in any band