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CIP PROGRAM: 12.0406
Make-Up Artist/Specialist.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals to professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera, clinical, or security purposes. Includes instruction in period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks; cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry; attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health and safety; client consultation and care; pre- and post-production operations; set and crew conduct and relations; script, instruction, and prescription interpretation; labor relations; and business practices.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 69 - -
2021 77 - -
2022 60 - -
2023 73 - -
2024 69 - -
Change +5.80% - -

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Institutions granting degrees in Make-Up Artist/Specialist.

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