I came here because a friend recommended the school and also the fact that Calgary does not have a lot of credible makeup schools to begin with so it was kind of my only choice. After having gone here, I would say it was NOT worth the cost. The program is short and not very comprehensive. It is true that you learn from a textbook and practice on one another. Sometimes you get some tips here and there, but it is certainly not worth the cost. Also, a lot of the information can be learned online and on YouTube. Not to mention, you are not learning from the owner herself, but a hired instructor who seems to be trying to pave her path still in this industry. My impression of this school is just a diploma mill. You do not need to be certified to become a makeup artist. My advice is to just apply for the job and gain your experience that way because you WILL be in debt by coming here. Even if you get certified, you still get paid the same as without one. It is not like any other trade where becoming licensed matters. The only real benefit of going to this school is saying that you went to one.
Artists Within Makeup Academy Reviews
I came here because a friend recommended the school and also the fact that Calgary does not have a lot of credible makeup schools to begin with so it was kind of my only choice. After having gone here, I would say it was NOT worth the cost. The program is short and not very comprehensive. It is true that you learn from a textbook and practice on one another. Sometimes you get some tips here and there, but it is certainly not worth the cost. Also, a lot of the information can be learned online and on YouTube. Not to mention, you are not learning from the owner herself, but a hired instructor who seems to be trying to pave her path still in this industry. My impression of this school is just a diploma mill. You do not need to be certified to become a makeup artist. My advice is to just apply for the job and gain your experience that way because you WILL be in debt by coming here. Even if you get certified, you still get paid the same as without one. It is not like any other trade where becoming licensed matters. The only real benefit of going to this school is saying that you went to one.