Design of the Courses and Classes

At The Makeup Agenda, we pride ourselves on our flexibility which enables us to tailor our courses to suit each individual including those students with special needs. All our classes are kept small and intimate, allowing Paulette to give each student personalized attention. By working with each student on a one-on-one basis, Paulette is able to assess and develop her students’ strengths, enabling them to reach their full potential. As part of these comprehensive courses, students are taught the importance of good grooming and how to take excellent care of themselves, in line with our Code Book which outlines acceptable standards with regard to dress code, behavior and hygiene.

Theoretical and Practical Training

Paulette emphasizes the importance of gaining practical, working experience. To achieve this, the courses consist of 20% theory and 80% practical work.

The theoretical allocation of the course requires students to research the cosmetics and fashion industries, to gain better insight into these dynamic and ever changing markets, thereby providing

them with a solid grounding through developing an in-depth understanding of the varied skills that are necessary for a successful career in this high profile industry.

To gain practical experience, students are required to bring a model to each lesson, as it is not always possible for students to work on one another. In this way, they learn about a variety of skin textures and tones and the correct makeup procedure for each type. Students have the opportunity to assist Paulette on professional photo shoots and fashion shows, while advanced students are sent out to work alone, thereby increasing their confidence and gaining valuable hands on experience as well as building up their portfolios.  

Materials and Resources

To study at The Makeup Agenda, each student will need access to a digital camera, a printer and a laptop computer when their course commences and Paulette encourages students to buy their own professional quality MAQPro (by The Makeup Agenda) makeup kit. Our makeup kits are available as the smaller Homework kit or the larger Professional kit and both options come in a durable case complete with a Professional Brush Set. Students can view the make-up kit options and choose which set they would prefer to buy during their interview with Paulette. All students are provided with detailed manuals that provide all the theoretical information they need.

The Makeup Agenda’s state-of-the-art studio, continually updated products and tools, as well as the outstanding professional MAQPro makeup range, offers students the opportunity to learn and to work with the very best that this industry has to offer.

Certification

All students receive a certificate on completion of their course.

The Importance of a Portfolio

When clients and industry professionals look for artists, they need to see the work that the artist has done in order to gauge their experience and competency levels. Class work and theory is not considered to be as valuable as genuine, hands-on experience.  Students, by accompanying Paulette on professional photo shoots and fashion shows, are given the opportunity to gain firsthand experience under Paulette’s expert guidance, as well as compiling their own portfolios which are essential if they wish to find employment in this specialized industry. 

External Expertise

Iris Kaizer Bandman is a working professional makeup artist from Germany who was trained by Paulette in 2002. She has exceptional talent and great teaching ability and comes to the Makeup Agenda school in Cape Town at regular intervals as both a tutor and evaluator. She is extremely popular with students and will also be heading up our sister branch of The Makeup Agenda which is located in Germany.

German Branch

The Makeup Agenda will be extending our services to Germany in the form of a Private Training institution that offers one-on-one training with aspiring makeup artists.

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For more information on prices, as well as detailed breakdowns of the courses, please contact us.