A graduate of one of their diploma programs, I would advise students to beware of this school. A pricy course as it is ($5000+) you'd think there would be an organized course structure, proper guidelines and professional attitude towards their students.
On numerous occasions, we were told one thing, taught another, told things would be taught in the class and weren't. Recently, I had found out the program during different times of the day got way more opportunities than other classes (e.g. photo shoots with good photographers, more hands on learning etc.)
Due to different teachers, and lack of consistency, many of the students agreed we did not feel we were getting a proper course teaching, and for the money, it should have been top notch.
Many items like discount cards, certificates, volunteering for shoots etc., were never followed through on by the school, and students were constantly having to remind teachers to get them the information, photos etc. they deserved. On one occasion a few of us volunteered for a test shoot at the agency. A month went by without a word of the photos for our portfolio, and reminder upon reminder was put upon the school to get us our photos. Finally after being fed up on waiting, I contacted the main director, and got nothing but attitude from her about wanting the photos, I was shocked at her rudeness to me when I was overly nice. When you volunteer for a 8+ hour day, and are promised photos in return, it's not that hard to get them to the student!! Many shoots we volunteered on and were promised photos as the perk were never given to us---yes experience was gained, but the time, money and product spent to do the shoots was a waste as a makeup artist if we can't get a photo for our portfolio in return.
Either way, apart from a few nice teachers, I would NOT recommend this school for makeup artistry. They clearly do not have the organization skills down, too much attitude towards their students and seems like more concerned about booking more courses and more money, and lack of consistency for sure. If I want to further my career and take more courses I will for sure be looking elsewhere. read more