The Premier School for Professional Certified Make Up Artistry Classes in Chicago and New York

Media Make Up Academy

is without a doubt the most
intensive professional make up training
you will receive at half the price of other schools out there. Taught by celebrity make up artist Amanda Shackleton-You will learn first hand both the artistry side of make up as well as the all important business end.


Unlike many schools and teachers my background in the fashion industry is extensive. Throughout my career I have worked around the world with top photographers and magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. My roster of celebrities include Martha Stewart, Harrison Ford, Cyndi Lauper and Anne Hathaway, among many others. To see my full list of fashion and celebrity clients please visit my fashion website at www.amandashackleton.com

If you are serious about becoming a professional make up artist - Enroll in the 40-hour begining make up 101 course and earn your certificate in only a week! Each make-up artist certificate course is limited to 14 students so that you get personalized, undivided attention from Amanda Shackleton.

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Unlike Hair Stylists and Estheticians, Make Up
artists do not need to be certified by the state to work in the industry.
Certificates are awarded to each student at the end of your course as proof you have completed professional make up training. They are also needed to apply for professional make up artists industry cards (i.e. MAC, BobbyBrown, NARS, Kiehls, Dermologica etc) Certificates are not awarded by the State, they are given by the school.

Please call the school if you have any questions and I can go over everything with you.