
Diploma of Screen and Media
Become a make-up master.

Start Date
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Duration
12 months - 2 days a week
Delivery Method
Face to Face
Units
15
Next Start Date
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Course Duration
12 months - 2 days a week
Delivery Method
Face to Face
Pre-Requisites
N/A
Playing a critical role in the film, television and theatre industries, a make-up artist uses a range of media applied to the skin and hair to transform an everyday look into a range of different looks. On a film set or backstage at a theatre production, make-up artists are often involved in conceptualising the appearance of characters through to physically applying the make-up necessary to bring them to life.
TrainSmart Australia’s CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media makeup course has the best reputation in Perth and has been helping students make their way into the exciting world of make-up for a number of years by offering guaranteed work experience in the industry.
Why TrainSmart?
- Top Quality Trainer Support
- Affordable Payment Options
- Government Subsidies Available
Course Overview
Study the Diploma of Screen and Media
In this makeup course, aspiring make-up artists will be taught the full range of these skills, including fashion make-up, hair styling, special effects, camouflage, air-brushing and much more. This highly practical and hands-on course gives students the opportunity to apply the techniques they learn using real people as their canvas. Working from a dedicated campus in the heart of Perth’s CBD, students are taught by our highly experienced, award-winning trainers who also work professionally in the make-up industry themselves.
To find out more about the SHB50115 Diploma of Screen and Media makeup course at TrainSmart Australia, download the brochure.
Is the Diploma of Screen and Media for you?
This makeup course in the heart of the Perth CBD is for you if you want to become a specialised make-up artist and learn from our award-winning trainers how to transform individuals and performers into a range of different characters.
What will you learn in the Diploma of Screen and Media?
This course is a must for those serious about pursuing a career in make-up. You’ll learn everything you’ll need to kickstart your career in this glamorous, fast-paced industry, including:
- Styling wigs and hairpieces;
- Applying specialist make-up for photographic, theatre, period, special effects, film, television and fashion;
- Working with silicone and latex to create unusual and stunning effects within the entertainment industry; and
- Gaining practical, real-world experience with highly accomplished theatre groups, using make-up to help bring their characters to life.
How will you study the Diploma of Screen and Media?
The CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media is a nationally recognised qualification.
You will be taught by fully qualified and trained theatrical make-up artist trainers who have more than 25 years combined experience in this area – one who counts Hollywood productions among her credits.
In preparation for industry, your learning will be primarily comprised of practical, hands-on work in the classroom. You will also undertake some practical theory assignments online, and receive training and assessor support throughout your studies.
How long is the Diploma of Screen and Media?
The course is offered on campus in the heart of Perth’s CBD for 2 days a week for 12 months.
entry Requirements
TrainSmart Australia will assess a student’s ‘academic suitability’ to ensure the student has the best chance of success. This is determined by either:
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of an Australian year 12 certificate;Â or,
- The student providing TrainSmart Australia with a copy of a Certificate IV qualification (or above) that can be verified or,
- The student completing the Core Skills Profile for Adults online assessment passing at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy.
You may be required to complete a Bridging Course if you do not meet the above academic suitability criteria or at the request of our career advisory team.
Please note, we are unable to enrol international students at this time.Â
Modules
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media.
The CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media is broken up into the following Modules.
- Module 1: Workplace Safety and Styling Hair
- Module 2: Hair Styling and Creative Design for Make-up Artists
- Module 3: Industry Networking, Development and Collaboration
- Module 4: Film/TV/Stage Continuity and Specialised Make-up
- Module 5: Wig Styling, Set and Prop Design for Productions
- Module 6: Special Effects and Airbrushing Techniques
Module 1: Workplace Safety and Styling Hair
Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR505
Design, apply and remove make-up
CUAMUP401
Module 2: Hair Styling and Creative Design for Make-up Artists
Style hair for performances or productions
CUAMUP403
Design and apply creative make-up
SHBBMUP006
Module 3: Industry Networking, Development and Collaboration
Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT501
Collaborate in a creative process
BSBCRT402
Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAIND502
Make a presentation
BSBCMM401
Module 4: Film/TV/Stage Continuity and Specialised Make-up
Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP402
Design and apply specialised make-up effects
CUAMUP502
Module 5: Wig Styling, Set and Prop Design for Productions
Coordinate props
CUAPRP401
Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
CUAMUP404
Module 6: Special Effects and Airbrushing Techniques
Apply airbrushed make-up
SHBBMUP005
Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAMUP503
Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
CUAMUP504
Dual Qualification
Can’t decide between Make-Up Artistry or Beauty Therapy?
Why not study both?Â
With TrainSmart Australia’s Dual Qualification, you can work towards completing both a CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media AND a SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy at the same time!Â
Be the best of both worlds, and learn a skill set that only a select handful of people can do!
Click below to learn more about the Dual Qualification.
Job Outcomes
Diploma of Screen and Media Career Opportunities
On completion of the Screen and Media qualification, you can be qualified to work as a make-up artist in a number of different fields and media. These include television, theatre, fashion, film, print, magazines, red carpet and celebrity work, events and many more. You could be employed in a range of businesses, or work on a freelance basis.
Remuneration varies for make-up artists, with highly experienced make-up artists often able to earn more. As such, your earning potential will generally increase as you develop your skills and build your experience. Generally speaking, you can expect to earn $450 – $2000/day working on high-profile movies, or $90 – $200/hr providing make-up for photoshoots, school balls, weddings and other events.
Expected Salary and biggest employment opportunity
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Based on national surveys.
Payment Options
Standard Rate
$15,750
The maximum tuition fee for this course is $15,750. Your fee payment options are:
- Upfront payment
- VET Student Loans –Â Australian government income contingent loan which allows you to study now and pay later.
Find out what your repayments may be by using our VET Student Loans Repayments Calculator
*VET Student Loans are subject to students meeting eligibility requirements. VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth.
- Interest Free Payment Plan – No deposit, no interest payment plans.
Find out what your repayments may be using our Payment Plan Repayment Calculator
- Study Loans – Flexible loan with payment options for up to 48 months.

Units of competency
CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media
This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media.
The CUA51015 Diploma of Screen and Media is broken up into the following Modules;
Module 1: Workplace Safety and Styling Hair
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up
Module 2: Hair Styling and Creative Design for Make-up Artists
CUAMUP403 Style hair for performances or productions
SHBBMUP006 Design and apply creative make-up
Module 3: Industry Networking, Development and Collaboration
BSBCRT501 Originate and develop concepts
BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
Module 4: Film/TV/Stage Continuity and Specialised Make-up
CUAMUP402 Maintain make-up and hair continuity
CUAMUP502 Design and apply specialised make-up effects
Module 5: Wig Styling, Set and Prop Design for Productions
CUAPRP401 Coordinate props
CUAMUP404 Style wigs and hairpieces for performances or productions
Module 6: Special Effects and Airbrushing Techniques
SHBBMUP005 Apply airbrushed make-up
CUAMUP503 Design and apply special make-up effects
CUAMUP504 Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
If you are interested in this course, please call us on 1300 855 517!
* Please note, course Units of Competency are subject to change. These units are valid only on the date of printing.