Avant-garde represents a pushing of the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm, or the status quo, primarily in the cultural realm. The notion of the existence of the avant-garde is considered by some to be a hallmark of modernism, as distinct from postmodernism. Postmodernism posits that the age of the constant pushing of boundaries is no longer with us. Postmodernism posits that avant-garde has less applicability (or no applicability at all) in the age of Postmodern art.

Every woman dreams of her day from the time she was only a tiny lass. There are so many details her imagination takes care of: the length of her veil, the shade of her dress, the jewelry she'll use, the theme for her wedding, the flower arrangement for her bouquet, the people to invite, the menu at the reception, the song to be played for the first dance. One vital thing that could get lost in the swirl of romantic ideas is the kind of makeup the excited bride-to-be should wear.

From the moment she walks down the aisle to the end of the reception, every eye is almost always on the bride, watching her every move and studying her joy. Wedding day makeup is no trivial matter and should be considered with great attention. It is only fair that the bride gives her loyal well-wishers a warm radiance in which to bask in their stares. To get the perfect bridal look, the right makeup must be employed.

The course emphasis here is to provide students with the essential skills to become a freelance fashion photographic make-up artist. Combining basic principles and theories of make-up artistry with those of lighting and color coordination, students are presented a fundamental foundation of understanding to enable and support their individual talents and visions. Hair styling and photo sessions are included in this popular course.

The Master Design course will provide you with the opportunity to work with a broad range of models from a variety of backgrounds in order to acquire advanced skills that meet world-class standards. These skills will enable you to successfully work with clients with all hair types, characteristics and traits.

In addition, you will also gain the knowledge you need to perform a variety of cuts for long, medium and short hair. Styles include the Bob, Halo and Layer variations.

Provides continued instruction on advanced theory and practical techniques in hair coloring. Focuses on the recognition of color problems and color correction procedures.

Create original color using inventive and functional foil applications. Learn techniques including weaves, slicing, tips and singles to achieve innovative results, both subtle and dramatic. Develop your foil skills focusing on seeing shapes and patterns using different methods in foiling.

Elevate your technical skills by understanding creative placements and the art of predictable color. Learn how to formulate for corrective color and how to customize color for your clients.  

Create dimensional hair color using color blocking, foiling and other creative applications. Understand how formulating hair color will allow you to achieve predictable color for any haircut. Develop your skills focusing on seeing shapes and patterns using different variables.

Makeup artists should be capable of creating period makeup looks that are requested by a client, model, photographer or looks that are necessary for a television or film character. Without a doubt, in your makeup artistry career you will be asked to recreate the makeup worn by iconic actresses or the characters they have portrayed.

Learn how to recreate various looks from the 1800’s to the 2000’s. There will be several demonstrations covering application techniques, products and color choices to create looks from these eras for various skin tones and ethnicities.

This advanced workshop is essential for any one that wants to transition into work for television, video or film or to improve their beauty makeup skills overall. In the makeup industry, beauty makeup consists of about 85% of all work. Therefore, continuous expansion of your knowledge and capabilities is crucial to be successful and remain competent in your career.

Eyes are an area where you can really have fun and be quite creative. Unlike the lips, which can be altered only slightly in shape before they start to look awkward, the eyes have no definitive limitations. Each shape you create, whether with shadows, pencils, or liner, can take you into completely different realms. From "smoky" to "defining," subtle to high-drama, depending on the face you chose, the eye area is integral for a successful look.