Build Advanced Makeup Skills and Prepare for Creative Career Opportunities
Vizio Makeup Academy’s advanced online makeup course combines the full Introductory, Master and Premier curriculum with client-ready beauty, airbrush makeup, fantasy artistry, face and body painting, dramatic stage looks and creative character effects.
The Elite Makeup Course with FX is an approximately 220-hour online makeup artist course for beginners and advancing artists. It includes the complete Introductory, Master and Premier curriculum, a makeup kit, brush set, practical assignments, instructor feedback, lifetime access and course certification.
The course begins with sanitation, brushes, color theory, foundation matching, highlighting, contouring and polished beauty application. It then progresses through bridal, editorial, runway, celebrity-inspired and men’s makeup before introducing airbrush techniques.
The FX portion emphasizes fantasy artistry, face and body painting, metallic and abstract makeup, dramatic stage looks and a limited number of zombie and character effects. It is creative, visual and performance-focused rather than an advanced prosthetic fabrication program.
Practical assignments and instructor reviews help you strengthen technique, presentation and working-artist judgment as you progress through Vizio’s structured online learning system and work toward course certification.
The four-level pathway progresses from foundational makeup skills to advanced beauty, airbrush and creative FX. Elite includes the full Introductory, Master and Premier training.
The foundation course covering sanitation, tools, color theory, foundation matching, contouring and essential beauty looks.
→ 02Includes the complete Introductory Makeup Course curriculum, plus advanced beauty, bridal, editorial, runway, portfolio and marketing training.
→ 03Includes the complete Introductory and Master course curriculum, plus advanced techniques, airbrush makeup, professional portfolio development and business training.
→Includes the complete Introductory, Master and Premier curriculum, plus fantasy makeup, face and body painting, dramatic stage makeup, creative character looks and a limited number of zombie effects.
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Practice polished client-ready beauty alongside bold editorial, fantasy, face-paint, stage and character looks.
The approximately 220-hour syllabus is organized into seven progressive modules covering makeup fundamentals, beauty, bridal, editorial, runway, airbrush, fantasy, face and body painting, stage makeup and introductory character effects.
Establish the working habits and product knowledge required before advancing into client and creative makeup.
Learn how to plan balanced color, prepare the skin and create polished complexion work for different faces and skin tones.
Expand your range through professional looks created for clients, photography, performance and creative briefs.
Understand the equipment, mapping and control required to integrate airbrush into bridal, beauty, photography and high-definition work.
This creative section focuses on dramatic painted effects and visual character design rather than advanced prosthetic fabrication.
Explore a limited selection of character and injury-style effects that complement the course’s fantasy, stage and dramatic makeup focus.
Organize your work and learn practical ways to present your services, attract clients and continue developing professionally.
Practice course techniques with the included professional makeup kit and brush set, then continue using the tools as you develop your portfolio.
The included professional makeup kit provides the essential products and tools needed to follow course demonstrations, practice professional techniques and complete beauty, editorial and creative makeup assignments from home.
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The professional makeup brush set features sleek handles, ultra-soft bristles and precise shapes for powders, liquids and creams. It arrives in a durable professional case for organized storage, travel and confident application.
WATCH TRAILERYour student dashboard organizes downloadable eBooks, titled chapter-by-chapter demonstrations, quizzes, tests, essays, photo and video assignments, detailed instructor feedback, grades, progress tracking and certification in one learning experience.
Your dashboard keeps downloadable resources, chaptered demonstrations, quizzes, tests, essays, practical photo and video submissions, grades, instructor comments and course progress together in one place.
Each stage builds on the previous lesson. Review the instructor team’s feedback, correct your technique and apply those improvements as you progress through approximately 220 hours of beauty, airbrush, fantasy and character makeup education.
This program combines professional beauty instruction with creative and production-informed artistry from Vizio’s instructor team.
Emmy-Nominated Hollywood SFX Instructor
Jonah brings more than 25 years of professional makeup and special effects experience to Vizio.
Four-Time Emmy-Nominated SFX Artist
Gabriel brings decades of professional experience from the demanding world of Hollywood special makeup effects.
Glam Masters Winner
Argenis teaches strong technique, bold creativity, commercial beauty, editorial makeup and body painting.
Lead Makeup Instructor
Phoebe’s experience includes celebrity beauty, film, television, music videos, red carpets and editorial campaigns.
Elite Instructor
Liv brings more than 20 years of international experience across bridal, editorial, runway and fantasy artistry.
After completing the required lessons, assessments and practical assignments, you can earn the digital certificate for this advanced makeup program.
Students use Vizio’s structured lessons, assignments and instructor feedback to strengthen technique and prepare for career opportunities.
“I learned so much and felt truly supported every step of the way. I highly recommend the course.”
Gayatri Akanishia“The training, professional kit and real feedback gave me the confidence to grow as a makeup artist.”
Shayna Burgess“I already knew makeup artistry, but the course helped take my skills to another level.”
Ava GambinElite covers the complete core makeup pathway. These separate specialty courses let you add focused training in hairstyling, eyelash extensions or advanced prosthetic makeup.
Build practical hairstyling skills for bridal clients, beauty services, events and photography.
Explore Hairstyling
Study prosthetic applications, character transformation and advanced production-style effects.
Explore Prosthetic Makeup
Learn lash application fundamentals, styling, client care and professional service skills.
Explore Eyelash ExtensionsElite includes the complete Introductory, Master and Premier curriculum. It covers professional foundations, beauty, bridal, editorial, runway, men’s makeup, airbrush, portfolio development, business training, fantasy makeup, face and body paint, dramatic stage looks and introductory zombie and character effects.
No. The course begins with the Introductory curriculum and progresses step by step through Master, Premier and Elite-level topics, making it suitable for beginners as well as artists who want a more structured and complete education.
Yes. Elite is the highest core course level and includes the complete curriculum from Introductory, Master and Premier. Students choosing Elite do not need to purchase those three core levels separately.
No. The Elite FX section primarily focuses on fantasy makeup, face and body painting, metallic and abstract artistry, dramatic stage looks, embellishments and a limited selection of zombie and character effects. Students seeking advanced prosthetic fabrication should review Vizio’s separate Special Effects Prosthetic Makeup Course.
Yes. Elite enrollment includes a professional makeup kit and a 24-piece professional brush set in a protective case.
The curriculum is approximately 220 hours. Because it is online and self-paced, the actual completion time depends on your schedule, experience and the amount of time you dedicate to practice and assignments.
Students use the dashboard to download eBooks, watch chaptered demonstrations, complete quizzes, tests, essays and written assignments, then create the required makeup looks and submit them through photos and video. Vizio instructors explain what was completed correctly, what needs improvement and what should be fixed before the student continues.
Students who finish the required lessons, quizzes, tests, essays and practical assignments can download their digital course certificate. Graduates may also order an original printed certificate.
Yes. Lifetime course access allows you to begin with foundations, beauty and airbrush, then return to fantasy, stage and character effects when you are ready.
Build beauty, bridal, editorial, runway, airbrush, fantasy, stage and character makeup skills in one progressive online program—with a makeup kit, practical assignments, instructor feedback, lifetime access and certification.
