Brushes & tools
Brush Family 12-Piece Set
R399
Master Artist Programme
An advanced, application-only year for working artists: senior-level technique, a published portfolio and mentorship into industry.
PA 401 School of Professional Artistry
- Format
- Online and in studio, cohort-based
- Study time
- About 12 months
- Access
- To be confirmed
- Award
- Advanced Diploma in Makeup Artistry
In development. This is an outline of a planned programme. Curriculum, fees and dates will be confirmed before enrolment opens. Join the list to hear first.
Overview
The Master Artist Programme is the academy's most senior programme, for artists who already hold a diploma or have at least two years of paid work.
Students join a small cohort, train on set alongside Brandon, and finish with a published editorial and a professional reel.
What you will learn
- Lead a beauty team on set and on wedding mornings
- Develop a recognisable signature style
- Produce a published editorial portfolio
- Mentor junior artists
Curriculum
6 modules, studied in order.
Signature style
Developing and defining your own aesthetic.
Advanced skin
Texture, skin finishes and high-resolution camera work.
Leading a team
Briefing, timing and quality control for teams.
On set with Brandon
Assisting on real productions and weddings.
Your published work
Planning, shooting and submitting an editorial.
Master business
Rates, agencies, brand work and contracts.
Entry requirements
- A diploma in makeup artistry or two years of paid work
- Portfolio review and interview
Recommended kit
For anyone starting the Professional Makeup Artist Diploma or a specialist certificate. The full kit costs about R1,461.49 from PHOERA.
Brushes & tools
Super Soft Makeup Sponge Blender
R34.99
Cheeks & glow
Correct & Contour Palette
R165
Base
Creamy Liquid Concealer
R90
Powder & setting
Loose Setting Powder
R99
Eyes & brows
Ultimate Eyeshadow x16 Palette
R239
Related programmes
Continue your training or combine programmes. Diploma students on the Professional and Deluxe packages receive both specialist certificates.
| Code | Programme | School | Study time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA 301 | Professional Makeup Artist Diploma The complete professional training, from hygiene and skin science to bridal, editorial and running your own makeup business. |
Professional | About 6 months, roughly 120 study hours | From R9,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| PA 210 | Bridal Makeup Specialist Consultations, trials, makeup that lasts from first look to last dance, and how to run a bridal business. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 Enrolment opening soon |
| PA 220 | Editorial, Fashion and Shoot Makeup Makeup for the camera: working to a brief, lighting, HD skin, graphic eyes and building a portfolio. |
Professional | About 6 weeks, roughly 25 study hours | R4,500 Enrolment opening soon |