Faces Etc.of MN  Multi Media Makeup Artistry School Course: 130 clock hours ** Please go to our "course catalog page"  to download our 130 hour course catalog and Application form. Welcome to the world of Makeup! Faces Etc.of MN is here to teach you the finest in craft and skill, in the "usually exciting-sometimes challenging, but always rewarding" life as an Elite Makeup Artist! When you attend this course you join ranks with Minnesota’s best and most highly trained professional Makeup Artists in the industry! Do you want to wake up loving what you do ...and doing what you love? Be part of an elite group of trained  professional makeup artists! GET INSPIRED~BE CHALLENGED, BE CHANGED!!! We are Minnesota's Premiere professional makeup artistry training and on-going beauty educational training center. Faces  Etc.of MN is an advanced educational facility( one for makeup and one for specialized beauty education). 130 HOUR Multi-Media Makeup Courses Our Media Makeup Makeup School is for anyone interested in becoming a  Professional Media Makeup Artistry...every area, every facet!! These classes are offered to any one interested (no license is required).JUST ADDED:NOW OFFERING EVENING CLASSES All classes are taught by licensed beauty educator's and platform artists,and freelance artists for all mediums including Film, HDTV, Print and more, with more than 30 years in this market!! We have a pulse on what it takes for all the different mediums of the industry, what skills are needed, which products to use and how to market yourself long after the course is over.

Our 130 HOUR multi media makeup artistry training requires no prerequisites, and no equivalent program elsewhere applies. Admission is at the discretion of the director, who chooses the best qualified applicant’s for this advanced elite training program, applicant's should poses a strong self motivation.

These life changing skills will help you perfect your craft if you are currently working as a  Makeup Artist in Minnesota, or anywhere in the country,we will teach you time-proven secrets to becoming the makeup artist you have dreamed of! From your first day to your first job we are here to support you in your new career! And when your finished with the course, we have an open door policy for you to come in at any time to talk with the staff about your career needs -and what we can do to help you in continually advancing yourself, and your skills. And once you are done you will have the opportunity to be on our job referral board, where production will post work, we may also refer you out to jobs.

We are extremely proud to  also offer  a special FACES ETC OF MN "Personal Liability Insurance program " for all freelance Artists through Faces Etc. (for our graduates only)-this is an amazing premiere benefit to training with us! We have thought of everything you will need to be a success and now-this is also a possibility for  those of you who go through the Faces Etc of Mn Multi Media Makeup Courses!  (Please note- if you wish to work in a licensed salon or spa, as a makeup artist upon completion of  the course, you will need to hold a current Cosmetology or Esthiology license as well).

Our "130 hour" media makeup course will teach you all the disciplines necessary for an exciting career working with HDTV, print, video, film, bridal,and more.  Learn about the business of the freelance artist...how to charge,billing,call times,preparing your set bag,tax write- offs, unions,and more.  Learn the FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES  of makeup like                                                           Introduction to media make-up       Fundamentals of cosmetics       Color theory       Sanitation and maintenance    Tools of the trade     Facial characteristics       Base matching, custom blending       Application techniques

Learn the specialized steps of a makeup application for the many different makeup types and styles. Know what to do and when! Learn the theory of what and why... At Faces Etc. of MN,we don't just tell you how to do the makeup- we show you why we do the makeup a certain way.  You will learn SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES such as...       Designing makeup styles       Brows- shaping ,filling trimming and tweezing       Natural corrective eye shadow positions       Blending techniques       Eyeliner techniques and correctives       Cheek color and applications       Lip colors application and corrections       Corrective and camouflage techniques                   False lashes applications and techniques                                 Make-up for film, HDTV and print

Discover the differences in all of these makeup modalities. Find out what to do for the MALE makeup application and take years off the mature client with these proven make-up secrets.   Find out exactly what the "camera sees."  We will view our work on a High Def.- camera and large flat screen TV. You will be able to see exactly what your work looks like.   at Faces Etc. of MN Makeup School, you will work with top photographers, who will do a photo shoot with you to capture your work. You will receive 3- 8x10 copies of your best applications, for your working portfolio.     LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION...         Highlight /Contouring shaping techniques       Natural Beauty       Glamour beauty make-up       High fashion and runway make-up       Avant- garde make-up application       Rejuvenating and mature makeup techniques       The male make-up application       Special occasion and Bridal techniques       Photography-Print

Air brushing, is the latest trend in makeup application and is a widely used application technique for many reasons. Find out how you can get that flawless finish every time.We will also learn about working on many different types of sets, terms you should know, and more...   Finishing touches-the dream becomes a reality!   Airbrushing PHOTO SHOOTS Creative hairstyling Wardrobe Pay Rates for all mediums How to invoice Kit fees Freelancing Business On set protocol Terminology on the set Pre-production skills Business cards, comp cards,and winning resumes Portfolio building Working with agencies,photographers,directors,and setting fees Affiliations and Networking Certifications Even when you are finished with the course we will continue to work with you to build your clientele list and work with you to market yourself.  Those who excel in the program with passion and skill will get personal job referrals from Faces Etc. of MN   NOW TAKING ENROLLMENTS for our next  130 hour Multi-Media course -Schedule a tour and have a personal Artist assessment to see if this is your career path! (see  our events calendar for upcoming class dates) Get certified today-start working tomorrow! Start 2009 with a new CAREER~ as a Multi Media Makeup Artist ...If your Dreaming of a new career,than we can help!

Course Cost, Materials and Kit fees: The Course fee for the multi media 130 hour  program Total Cost of program is $4,945. The makeup kit  that is purchased for this class, is unlike any other makeup kit from any school. We have searched out and given you the best "can't live without it" products our instructors use in their very own kits! (Valued at over $3000.) These kits will enable you to begin immediately working in the industry with everything you will need as a highly trained professional! Materials and kit fees are mandatory for the program and cover the freelance makeup kit, brush set, photography and TV materials, two artist dress code t- shirts, the written exam, and practical test out, and supplies used in class. Photo shoots are with our contracted high profile, professional photographers. Airbrush machines, and other makeup related items are available for purchase at additional fees, and are not included in your kits.   Due to sanitation purposes all materials and kits are non-refundable once in the hands of the artist. No exceptions! Artist's  Kits for the Multi-Media 130 hour course: Artist's kits are issued the first day of the course and once issued; they become the property of the artist and cannot be refunded or returned-for state sanitation purposes.    Crash Course to Beauty 1 week classes are $1850. and do not include Kits,Photoshoot or guest Artists   Financial Assistance No assistance is available at this time. You may apply for a personal loan or credit card from your bank. Faces Etc of Mn can also recommend student loan companies that may qualify you for a student loan for your training-try studentloansed.com or tuitionwiseloans.com or chasestudentloans.com Payment Requirements Faces Etc. of MN, accepts major credit cards, money orders, personal checks, or cash as a method of payment, All tuition must be paid in full, Four Weeks prior to the first day of class start or artist's may not begin class (This applies to the 130 hour course only). Our 130 HOUR  Media Makeup Artistry Training Center: In order to complete the enrollment process, artist's  must complete an Artist enrollment application form and pay the $200 deposit for the multi media makeup program.This includes a $100. non-refundable registration fee for processing the application and a $100.deposit toward the kit fee. Class size is limited to 8 artists  maximum. Our enrollment is limited to ensure the quality of the training and all applicant’s must be 18 years of age or older.

School Hours of Operation: ONLY day time classes are offered at this time. Hours for our Day classes"130 hour" Makeup Artistry Course  are from 8:30 am -3:30 pm, Monday through Friday and runs for four weeks. Our EVENING Classes run Monday-Friday 5:30-9:00 for 7 weeks.  Facility Closures New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day are legal holidays that  Faces Etc. of MN. observes. In addition, we may be closed for staff training, inclement weather, and other unscheduled events. In case of unscheduled school closures, we will not grant credit of clock hours or charge for hours missed. Faces Etc. of Mn. LLC  Professional Makeup Artistry  Training in Minnesota, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, financial status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or any other factor prohibited by law. *Upon enrollment, artist's will be given a Faces Etc. catalog with all our policies and procedures outlined in it for review. Faces Etc of Mn, llc 612.824.3000 copyright 2007 faces etc of MN. all rights reserved. For more information. click here