CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Specialist Make-Up Services

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 02 Mar 2026 Duration: 6 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$16,340

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Course overview

Define your career in make-up artistry with this specialised qualification at Huxley School of Makeup in Partnership with TAFE Queensland. Gain hands-on experience and industry-standard skills in fashion, film, television, and special effects make-up, and graduate job-ready with a professional portfolio and access to exclusive work experience opportunities.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as makeup artists grew very strongly over the past five years. This occupation is expected to see stable growth in the future with opportunities available in a range of industries including film, television, photography, fashion, and retail cosmetics.

In this specialised course you'll learn essential makeup techniques and industry-standard skills. Throughout your training you'll cover everything from core makeup disciplines through to advanced fashion, cinema and special effects makeup techniques.

On the completion of the course, you'll graduate with an incredible portfolio of work from shooting over 20 times with a fashion photographer, plus a beautiful video portfolio. The Huxley School of Makeup also offers students incredible work experience opportunities such as fashion shows, films, TV series and more.

Successfully completing this qualification will ensure you’re job ready in the fields of film, TV and fashion including photographic, bridal and cosmetics industries.

What can I do?

Specialist Make-Up Artist
Prosthetic Make-Up Artist
Film and TV Make-Up Artist
Business Owner

Course outcome:

CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Hands-on training

The Huxley School of Makeup is an award winning, internationally accredited school where students gain world class education in a fun and exciting learning environment.

State-of-the-art facilities

We put theory into practice, which is why we believe in real-world learning environments. With access to real industry-standard professional studios, you will graduate with confidence, knowing you have all the skills you need to get right to work.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.

You will receive up to 7 credit transfers from CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CUAIND611

Work professionally in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND611

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to display a professional attitude when working in the creative arts industry, including when implementing strategies to find work, responding to work opportunities, operating in the work environment, and establishing and maintaining industry networks.
UNIT NAME
Work professionally in the creative arts industry

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR515

Establish and maintain safe creative practice

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR515

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
UNIT NAME
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR613

Engage in the business of creative practice

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR613

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to approach the business aspects of working as a creative practitioner in a professional manner.
UNIT NAME
Engage in the business of creative practice

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR615

Evolve ideas for professional creative work

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR615

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop the conceptual aspects of any creative practice, including through the processes of evaluation, critical thinking and research. It involves evaluating own practices, developing ideas for creative work and integrating these in a professional context.
UNIT NAME
Evolve ideas for professional creative work

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG546

Develop social media engagement plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG546

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively develop social media engagement plans with a preferred target audience.
UNIT NAME
Develop social media engagement plans
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS601

Develop and implement business plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS601

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead a business operation that covers the steps required to develop and implement business plans.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement business plans

UNIT CODE
CUAACD511

Make moulds and casts

UNIT CODE :
CUAACD511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create moulds and casts for a range of artistic and other purposes.
UNIT NAME
Make moulds and casts

UNIT CODE
CUADES511

Implement design solutions

UNIT CODE :
CUADES511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take a design concept or solution to the implementation stage.
UNIT NAME
Implement design solutions
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAIND512

Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge and monitor and manage own professional practice. This includes applying industry knowledge to research-based work activities, when interacting with others, and when engaging in professional practice in the music industry.
UNIT NAME
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAMUP411

Design, apply and remove make-up

UNIT CODE :
CUAMUP411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, apply and remove standard make-up for performers and talent appearing in screen and entertainment industry productions. It involves designing make-up plans, preparing work areas, and applying and removing make-up according to production requirements.
UNIT NAME
Design, apply and remove make-up
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAMUP512

Design and apply specialised make-up

UNIT CODE :
CUAMUP512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide specialised make-up services for productions in the film, television, photographic and live entertainment industries. It involves interpreting briefs, generating design ideas and providing specialised make-up services according to production requirements.

Pre-requisite unit :
CUAMUP411
UNIT NAME
Design and apply specialised make-up
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAMUP513

Design and apply special make-up effects

UNIT CODE :
CUAMUP513

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design special make-up effects and provide make-up services for productions in the screen and entertainment industries. It involves developing design concepts, applying special make-up effects and removing special make-up effects according to production requirements.

Pre-requisite unit :
CUAMUP411
UNIT NAME
Design and apply special make-up effects
(Credit Transfer)

UNIT CODE
CUAMUP614

Create prosthetics for special make-up effects

UNIT CODE :
CUAMUP614

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create prosthetic pieces for special make-up effects in productions for the screen, media and entertainment industries. This includes creating realistic prosthetics ranging from facial parts, wounds and larger facial or body pieces, and multiple or overlapping appliances, using current techniques and materials, including platinum-based silicone, life-casting and urethane for moulds.

Pre-requisite unit :
CUAMUP513
UNIT NAME
Create prosthetics for special make-up effects

UNIT CODE
CUAMUP615

Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects

UNIT CODE :
CUAMUP615

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply, colour and remove prosthetics for productions in the screen and entertainment industries. It requires developed technical skills in prosthetic design and preparation, and prosthetic maintenance and removal.

Pre-requisite unit :
CUAMUP614
UNIT NAME
Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects

UNIT CODE
CUAPPR612

Collaborate in professional creative projects

UNIT CODE :
CUAPPR612

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collaborate with other creative practitioners to establish, realise and evaluate a creative project.
UNIT NAME
Collaborate in professional creative projects

UNIT CODE
CUASCU511

Refine sculptural techniques

UNIT CODE :
CUASCU511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, select and experiment with a broad range of sculptural techniques to refine and apply to individual sculptural work.
UNIT NAME
Refine sculptural techniques

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Mt Gravatt	On Campus	02 Mar 2026	6 months	Full time 3 days per week plus some night and weekend activities	Full fee: $16,340 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Mt Gravatt On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week plus some night and weekend activities The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $16,340 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Huxley School of Makeup, Burleigh Heads	On Campus	02 Mar 2026	6 months	Full time 3 days per week plus some night and weekend activities	Full fee: $16,340 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. More Apply
Huxley School of Makeup, Burleigh Heads On Campus Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 0% On Campus Time 100% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 02 Mar 2026 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 6 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week plus some night and weekend activities The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $16,340 This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans. Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $19,290 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

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Selection criteria

To enrol into this course you must have completed CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services).

Credit transfer may apply to up to 7 units.

Resources required

You are required to purchase a professional kit of products and tools supplied by Huxley at a cost of $1200, ensuring access to high-quality, industry-standard resources essential for training and future career success.

Payment plans are available through the school to assist with managing this cost. In addition, you must have a functioning device such as a computer, iPad, or smartphone with internet access to complete the online assessments.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Specialist Make-Up Services

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Hands-on training

State-of-the-art facilities

Core units

Elective units

Mt Gravatt

Huxley School of Makeup, Burleigh Heads

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Ask a question

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $19,290 cap

Entry requirements

Skills check

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers