CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services)
Unleash your creativity and master transformative techniques in prosthetics, SFX, and wig making. You'll train with industry experts in professional studios and graduate with a portfolio to opens doors in the screen and media industry.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Take your make-up SFX skills to the next level
The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) available at our vibrant Northbridge campus is a dynamic hands-on course designed for aspiring make-up artists.
This course is perfect for those with a foundation in make-up artistry and a passion for creative transformation within the screen and media industry, looking to enhance their skills in specialised areas such as prosthetics, SFX and wig making.
This in-depth course explores all facets of specialised make-up services and will equip you with a comprehensive skill set. Taught and guided by experienced trainers in spacious studios, using industry grade materials and equipment, you will master full project processes on a larger scale from initial concept and design to application and removal.
On successful completion you can pursue exciting careers in film, TV, live theatre, and SFX studios both locally and internationally. With a diverse portfolio showcasing advanced skills in prosthetics, wig making, and special effects, you'll have a powerful visual tool to boost your career prospects in the screen and media industry.
- Advanced prosthetic creations
- Sculpting techniques
- Casting and moulding
- Wig making skills
- 3D printing tailored for major productions
- A professional portfolio showcasing creative works
I have the following attributes:
- Artistic ability and good colour perception
- Comfortable with physical contact and enjoy practical work
- Positive attitude, self-motivation, patient and tactful
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Stamina, patience and concentration
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to adapt quickly to working within new teams
- Able to relate to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- A strong foundation in make-up artistry, including experience in SFX, prosthetics, and hair/wig styling - essential to meeting the advanced demands of this course.
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CUAMUP513 Design and apply special make-up effects | $347.40 | $300.00 |
| CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice | $144.75 | $41.00 |
| CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice | $376.35 | $50.00 |
| CUAPPR615 Evolve ideas for professional creative work | $260.55 | $46.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$260.55 | $135.00 |
|
|
$405.30 | $46.00 |
|
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$926.40 | $285.00 |
|
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$376.35 | $235.00 |
|
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$636.90 | $225.00 |
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$579.00 | $0.00 |
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$405.30 | $50.00 |
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$260.55 | $60.00 |
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$579.00 | $165.00 |
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$405.30 | $210.00 |
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$231.60 | $205.00 |
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$579.00 | $400.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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