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 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
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 I am a beginner with no previous experience. Would I be able to take these classes?  Our efficiently designed short courses are made for beginners & free lance self taught makeup artists alike. These classes start with the fundamentals of makeup & will teach you the most important techniques that we know you will use over & over. They are a great way to start from scratch, or diversify your existing skills & gain the confidence in makeup needed. Is this a State Certified Cosmetology School? No, CMC Makeup School is NOT a cosmetology school and focuses exclusively on makeup education as well as portfolio development & career education. All instructors are professional Makeup Artists with years in the industry, who bring their knowledge & experience to the classroom & curriculum.  Students receive a certificate of completion for each class taken, which enhances their portfolio, prepares them for jobs & makes them eligible for professional makeup artist discounts & memberships. However, there is no standard licensing regulation for make-up artists, so students will still need to communicate with their respective state authority for information on business licensing if they wish to offer more than makeup in the Beauty industry.  Can I get a discount if I bring my own makeup?  For the sake of unity & flow in completing CMC’s tightly planned curriculums, we do not allow separate makeup kits in the classes. After my deposit is paid, when is the balance due? To hold your seat you must put down a deposit, which is taken out of the total class price. The balance is then due the first day of class. CMC accepts cash, checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express only.   Do you offer financial aid? We do not offer financial aid. However, If you have a Pay Pal account, there is a good chance you can use 'Bill me Later' for financing. Bill me later is being offered currently to 60% of Pay Pal customers. Call your Pay Pal account to see if you would qualify or follow the prompts for your deposit & it will pop up as an option.  https://www.billmelater.com/index.xhtml  Alternatively, you can also apply for a personal loan with your bank. Can I get a M.A.C PRO card after attending your courses? Yes. In class we will go over the application & help you get it started.  How long has CMC been in business? CMC has been in California for 4 years has recently opened a facility in Dallas, Texas as well.  The team that makes up CMC’s Instructors are all professional working freelance makeup artists including guest Celebrity Makeup Masters, with many years of experience & knowledge in both makeup application as well as the how to’s of running successful careers. They bring current industry knowledge in the fields of Beauty and Fashion makeup application into the classroom. When is the next class?  Please see our class dates here!  Each class consists of in-depth lectures, demonstrations and hands-on makeup applications. Other vital self marketing strategies are taught to ensure success in your chosen field of makeup. 
 Do I get a diploma or a certificate? California Makeup Classes offers Certificate Classes. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Certificate of completion and Portfolio Photoshoots.
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

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I am a beginner with no previous experience. Would I be able to take these classes?
Our efficiently designed short courses are made for beginners & free lance self taught makeup artists alike. These classes start with the fundamentals of makeup & will teach you the most important techniques that we know you will use over & over. They are a great way to start from scratch, or diversify your existing skills & gain the confidence in makeup needed.
Is this a State Certified Cosmetology School?
No, CMC Makeup School is NOT a cosmetology school and focuses exclusively on makeup education as well as portfolio development & career education. All instructors are professional Makeup Artists with years in the industry, who bring their knowledge & experience to the classroom & curriculum. Students receive a certificate of completion for each class taken, which enhances their portfolio, prepares them for jobs & makes them eligible for professional makeup artist discounts & memberships. However, there is no standard licensing regulation for make-up artists, so students will still need to communicate with their respective state authority for information on business licensing if they wish to offer more than makeup in the Beauty industry.
Can I get a discount if I bring my own makeup? For the sake of unity & flow in completing CMC’s tightly planned curriculums, we do not allow separate makeup kits in the classes.
After my deposit is paid, when is the balance due?
To hold your seat you must put down a deposit, which is taken out of the total class price. The balance is then due the first day of class. CMC accepts cash, checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express only.
Do you offer financial aid?
We do not offer financial aid. However, If you have a Pay Pal account, there is a good chance you can use 'Bill me Later' for financing. Bill me later is being offered currently to 60% of Pay Pal customers. Call your Pay Pal account to see if you would qualify or follow the prompts for your deposit & it will pop up as an option. https://www.billmelater.com/index.xhtml
Alternatively, you can also apply for a personal loan with your bank.
Can I get a M.A.C PRO card after attending your courses? Yes. In class we will go over the application & help you get it started.
How long has CMC been in business?
CMC has been in California for 4 years has recently opened a facility in Dallas, Texas as well. The team that makes up CMC’s Instructors are all professional working freelance makeup artists including guest Celebrity Makeup Masters, with many years of experience & knowledge in both makeup application as well as the how to’s of running successful careers. They bring current industry knowledge in the fields of Beauty and Fashion makeup application into the classroom.
When is the next class? Please see our class dates here! Each class consists of in-depth lectures, demonstrations and hands-on makeup applications. Other vital self marketing strategies are taught to ensure success in your chosen field of makeup.
Do I get a diploma or a certificate? California Makeup Classes offers Certificate Classes. Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Certificate of completion and Portfolio Photoshoots.
  Are there any additional fee’s added to the class?  No, aside from the following: If you are a Masters Ring or Ultimate Artist student, you will need to purchase a domain name after the class is done for your website.  (Domain names range from 7$ to $12) If you pay for the entire tuition on a credit card, a small cc fee will be added.
 What are class hours?  All Classes are from 9am to 6pm. Please contact us for specific dates & availability as they change per month.
  What items do I need to bring to class?  It is important that you come bringing a big smile! Other then that, everything else you need for the course will be provided with your kits.
  Is parking free?  Yes.
Do you have a breakdown per day? Although we cannot give out our exact curriculum, there is a very good course outline of each program on our website here!
Are there any additional fee’s added to the class? No, aside from the following: If you are a Masters Ring or Ultimate Artist student, you will need to purchase a domain name after the class is done for your website. (Domain names range from 7$ to $12) If you pay for the entire tuition on a credit card, a small cc fee will be added.
What are class hours? All Classes are from 9am to 6pm. Please contact us for specific dates & availability as they change per month.
What items do I need to bring to class? It is important that you come bringing a big smile! Other then that, everything else you need for the course will be provided with your kits.
Is parking free? Yes.
Do you have a breakdown per day? Although we cannot give out our exact curriculum, there is a very good course outline of each program on our website here!
 How often do you need to have a friend to work on? For Beauty Allure you will need to bring a friend or relative for the 1st DAY from 12 - 6pm, the 2nd DAY from 9am - 6pm. Masters Ring & PRO students will receive an email with the exact hours & days that a model / friend is needed.  
  What does my model get for coming to class with me?  Photos & depending on our promotions that month, she will receive a professional 8x10 portfolio book or a makeup goodie bag.
  How many Photoshoots do I get?  Each program varies in number of photoshoots. 'The MUA Pro' completes 2 photoshoots - ‘The Masters Ring’ completes 4 photoshoots and The 'Ultimate Artist' completes 5 photoshoots.
  How many Photoshoots do I get as a Masters PRO Student?  By the end of ‘The Masters Ring PRO’ you will have done a minimum of 4 professional photoshoots.
  Who are your instructors & can I see their work? The Team at CMC are all successful working Makeup Artists who specialize in a different fields. These are experienced artists that excel at their trade in Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment, Bridal Makeup and more. When there is no class all CMC employees are active in the industry . You can find links under our Instructors page!
How often do you need to have a friend to work on? For Beauty Allure you will need to bring a friend or relative for the 1st DAY from 12 - 6pm, the 2nd DAY from 9am - 6pm. Masters Ring & PRO students will receive an email with the exact hours & days that a model / friend is needed.
What does my model get for coming to class with me? Photos & depending on our promotions that month, she will receive a professional 8x10 portfolio book or a makeup goodie bag.
How many Photoshoots do I get? Each program varies in number of photoshoots. 'The MUA Pro' completes 2 photoshoots - ‘The Masters Ring’ completes 4 photoshoots and The 'Ultimate Artist' completes 5 photoshoots.
How many Photoshoots do I get as a Masters PRO Student? By the end of ‘The Masters Ring PRO’ you will have done a minimum of 4 professional photoshoots.
Who are your instructors & can I see their work? The Team at CMC are all successful working Makeup Artists who specialize in a different fields. These are experienced artists that excel at their trade in Fashion, Beauty, Entertainment, Bridal Makeup and more. When there is no class all CMC employees are active in the industry . You can find links under our Instructors page!
What kind of work can I get with this certificate? What kind of jobs are available?  There are various opportunities for a career in Makeup. Here are some ideas for a working Makeup Artist: 
Weddings / Modeling Agencies / Quinceneras / Private Clients / Local City Events / Salons and spas / Retail / M.A.C. Cosmetics / Prom Nights / Advertisements / Magazines / Movies / Music videos / Runway shows / Television / Theater / Award Dinners / Broadway Shows / Entertainment shows / Circus Teams / Theme Parks and much more.. 
Our School is designed to fulfill a need for dedicated, qualified professional artists. Many million dollar industries utilize Makeup Artist. You can work with Photographers, Models, Designers and Magazines. Opportunities can also be found in the Film/TV industry, Stage, Music Videos and more. There are plenty of people who need makeup services. 
 What kind of money can I earn in Makeup?  Depending on which industry you select there are industry averages. The lowest income averages between $12 -$20 per hour. Most Television & Video work is based on "day rates", which averages between $250 -$500 per day. Film work averages between $400 - $850 per day. The Print & Fashion industry is known to pay best, clients have different budgets but a top artist can make as much as $3,500 a day or more. 
 How soon can I start? Because we try to keep our class sizes small ( 6 students per class ), we encourage students to enroll in advance to ensure their seat. We can not hold a seat without a deposit, so we do suggest you register early. 
Please call our office @ 310.288.2528 to help with your decision making.
 http://www.cmcmakeupschool.com
What kind of work can I get with this certificate? What kind of jobs are available? There are various opportunities for a career in Makeup. Here are some ideas for a working Makeup Artist:
Weddings / Modeling Agencies / Quinceneras / Private Clients / Local City Events / Salons and spas / Retail / M.A.C. Cosmetics / Prom Nights / Advertisements / Magazines / Movies / Music videos / Runway shows / Television / Theater / Award Dinners / Broadway Shows / Entertainment shows / Circus Teams / Theme Parks and much more..
Our School is designed to fulfill a need for dedicated, qualified professional artists. Many million dollar industries utilize Makeup Artist. You can work with Photographers, Models, Designers and Magazines. Opportunities can also be found in the Film/TV industry, Stage, Music Videos and more. There are plenty of people who need makeup services.

What kind of money can I earn in Makeup? Depending on which industry you select there are industry averages. The lowest income averages between $12 -$20 per hour. Most Television & Video work is based on "day rates", which averages between $250 -$500 per day. Film work averages between $400 - $850 per day. The Print & Fashion industry is known to pay best, clients have different budgets but a top artist can make as much as $3,500 a day or more.
How soon can I start? Because we try to keep our class sizes small ( 6 students per class ), we encourage students to enroll in advance to ensure their seat. We can not hold a seat without a deposit, so we do suggest you register early.
Please call our office @ 310.288.2528 to help with your decision making.
http://www.cmcmakeupschool.com
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CMC is a Professional Makeup Artist School with classes taught in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin/San Antonio, Texas.
Training makeup artists to be professional in beauty,HD makeup, airbrush, retail, fashion, runway makeup, TV,
videos, bridal makeup, movies, special effects makeup,hair styling for Makeup Artists and more.
Interested in Makeup as a career? We would love to hear from you!
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