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Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
Personalised for INTERNATIONAL students.
International student means; you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Make-up Studio

A professional studio environment for artists in the make-up industry.

Melbourne Polytechnic’s make-up studio on Prahran Campus is a space that nurtures your creativity whilst giving you access to the most up-to-date products and knowledge. 

Filled with natural light, our make-up studio is spacious and professional, allowing theatre and make-up students to learn in a professional environment, yet be unrestricted in their imagination of creating art. 

Each student has access to tools of the trade used by professionals including Kryolan, Ben Nye, Barnes and MAC Cosmetics. 

Our teachers and alumni have exemplary reputations in the make-up art industry and are highly sought after by production companies and film crews across Australia.

Our make-up studio is equipped for all specialisations including detailed prosthetics, fashion, bridal, and specialist shooting environments. 

Based on our Prahran Campus, our make-up studio is close to transport and lively Chapel St, giving students a constant source of creative inspiration. 

Theatre, Production and Make-up courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Our make-up studio is used by students in our theatre courses at Prahran campus.

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Live Production CUA50420
- Full Time - Prahran
VTAC - Full Time - Prahran
If you have a passion for all the aspects of theatre and live production then our Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 is for you. Our course teaches you what you need to know about lighting, stage/event management, visions systems and theatre sound.
Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services CUA51020
- Full Time - Prahran
VTAC - Full Time - Prahran
Would you like to work on film sets, in TV studios and in the theatre? Discover how our Diploma of Screen and Media CUA51020 (Specialist Make-up Services) can help you exceed your goals. Learn about the transformative powers of prosthetics and special make-up effects.
Certificate I in Work Education - Ignition Theatre 22566VIC
Foundation Skills - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Foundation Skills - Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you aged 16 years and above? Do you want to learn life and work skills before you look for a job? Could you be planning to do more study?
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Costume CUA50420
- Full Time - Prahran
VTAC - Full Time - Prahran
Turn your costume-making talent into a career. Our Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 (Costume) prepares you for freelance costume-making work or employment in a variety costume designing and making situations. Create the look and feel of costumes - articulate your designs into visual expressions on the stage.
Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC
- Full Time - Prahran
VTAC - Full Time - Prahran
The one-year Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC is designed to train actors and theatre workers who can work as performers and production team members in theatre companies, and in the production of theatre events and festivals.