Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the Madison Media Institute (MMI) is a Graphic Design, Recording, Video Editing, and Media Systems College. Graduates of our Degree programs become web designers, 3D animators, videographers, music producers, sound engineers, or one of the many other exciting professions in the entertainment and media field. At MMI, you are surrounded by peers and experienced professionals who share your interests. Our award-winning instructors bring their real world experience to the classroom.

Madison Media Institute is the digital arts college of choice for students that have a passion for music, video, film, video games, graphic design, web design, or other elements of the entertainment industry. If you're searching for a media school where you can receive hands on career training, we've got the equipment, facilities and industry professionals you need at MMI.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs:
- Digital Art & Design
- Electronic & A/V Systems
- Recording & Music Technology
- Video & Motion Graphics
- Mobile Application Development (Online Program)

Associate of Arts Degree
- Game Art & Animation

Bachelor of Science Degree Program:
- Entertainment & Media Business

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2. Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - Detroit MI & Online

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• Become a certified spray tan professional in Michigan with Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - a leading provider of in-class and online spray tan certification programs in the United States!

• Aviva provides 1-day spray tan classes in Detroit which take place regularly in a leading hotel, and are suitable for all levels - from complete beginners to advanced level beauty professionals.

• Aviva also offers our spray tan certification online using the same course materials.

• Get full certification from the world's first spray tan academy from the comfort of your own home or workplace in Grand Rapids, Warren, throughout Michigan and nationwide, with the content available to study 24/7.

• All of our spray tan certification programs come with a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee so you can study worry-free.

• Learn the secrets of our most talented estheticians, and get trained using the flawless techniques that have helped thousands of students who succeed, taught live by our team of salon professionals and spray tan business consultants.

• On successful completion of your course, you will receive a Spray Tan Certificate signed by President and Founder, Mitch Bloom, stating that you have successfully studied and trained as an Aviva Labs spray tan professional consultant.

Student Review:
"I have been able to complete the online training and it has helped not only with spray tanning but it has also helped me with selling product in my skincare line."
• Renee Knipp, Owner, Simply You Skincare, Milton WI

Onsite Spray Tan Training Courses:

Sunless 101 Spray Tan Certification Program:

• A 1-day comprehensive course for basic beginners up to intermediate level.

• All of our spray tan classes come with a 100% money-back guarantee

Online Spray Tan Certification Programs:

Sunless 101 Online Course:

• 3 hour course for beginner to intermediate level spray tanning professionals.

• This is a web-based course to study at your own pace

An Aviva Academy Sunless Certificate will be awarded and mailed to you on completion of your online course.

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3. Aviva Spray Tanning Academy in Houston, Dallas TX & Online

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• Earn Full Spray Tan Certification in Texas or online from The World’s First Spray Tan Academy with a 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee!

• Aviva Spray Tanning Academy provides in-class 1-day spray tanning certification programs in Houston and Dallas, which are hosted in a leading hotel in each city.

• We also offer spray tan classes online for students in San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, and throughout Texas & nationwide.

• Online classes allow you to study at your own pace from your home or workplace, with the content available to study 24/7.

• Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced beauty professional, our classes will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to add sunless tanning certification to your beauty career portfolio, start a successful spray tanning business, or improve the profitability of your current spray tanning business.

• Learn the simple but powerful business practices to do 50, 70, or even 100 spray tans per week, and how to win huge numbers of new clients, service them exceptionally and retain them forever.

• After you have completed your course, you will receive a Spray Tan Certificate signed by President and Founder, Mitch Bloom, stating that you have successfully studied and trained as an Aviva Labs spray tan professional consultant.

Student Review:
"I would never have known how to spray tan without the hands-on demonstration. I learned great techniques that I will be able to use."
• Rachel

In-Class Spray Tanning Certification Programs in Houston & Dallas:

Sunless 101 Spray Tan Certification Program:

• 1-day comprehensive course for basic beginners up to intermediate level.

Online Spray Tan Certification Programs:

Sunless 101 Online Course:

• 3 hour course for beginner to intermediate level spray tanning professionals.

• This is a web-based course to study at your own pace

• An Aviva Academy Sunless Certificate will be awarded and mailed to you on completion of your online course.

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4. The Academy of Cosmetic Arts

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Situated in San Jose, Santa Clara County in Northern California, The Academy of Cosmetic Arts Professional Makeup Artist School offers a specialized Cosmetic Arts Certificate program. Our training program is the first and only program of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern CA. The Academy of Cosmetic Arts provides students with the knowledge and advanced skills required for the transition from cosmetic or college level programs to professional organizations and careers.

Our resident makeup artist Rose Hill recognized a need for a program with hands-on experience. This successful program has proven to work in the areas of television, film, fashion shows, fashion print, theater and special effects.

We have received many awards from the community and media in recognition of service. Marketing the makeup artist is an important factor while learning the business aspects for success.

The curriculum is designed to give an intense study of each area of the profession, providing a range of makeup and fashion styling artistry from which to choose special areas of interest.

Cosmetic Arts Certificate Program offering 8 weekly, 3-hour workshops:

Curriculum includes:
- Make-up Design workshop
- Airbrush Make-up workshop
- Fashion Show Makeup workshop
- Corporate Styling workshop
- Television and Film techniques workshop

- Internships on independent & feature films offered upon availability with master classes in on-location work

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5. Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology

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With locations in Columbia, Florence, North Augusta, Rock Hill and Spartanburg, South Carolina, Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology offer a range of day and evening Certificate and Diploma programs in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology & Instructor Training. We also offer a Cosmetology Business Fundamentals course, a Methods of Teaching course for students who wish to become a Cosmetology Instructor, and Continuing Education classes to enable graduates renew their cosmetology license every two years.

All of our campuses either have accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) or have accreditation pending.

Besides teaching students what they need to know for their state board licensing exams, we also teach students how to successfully run a business. We help students with their resumes, assist them in putting together a portfolio for potential employers to see, and teach them basic business skills such as clientele building.

Cosmetology Career Training Certificate & Diploma Programs:

- Cosmetology Program
- Esthetics Program
- Nail Technology Program
- Instructor Training Program
- Milady Business Fundamentals Course
- Methods of Teaching Classes
- Continuing Education Programs

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6. Raphael’s School of Beauty, Cleveland area

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Situated in North Olmsted, (a western suburb of Cleveland OH), and with campuses located throughout Ohio, Raphael’s School of Beauty is a family-owned makeup & beauty school that provides a range of courses such as Cosmetology / Hair Styling, Nail Technician, Esthetician / Skin Care, and more. We have graduated more students than any other school in Northeast Ohio, and our graduates have gone on to become successful operators, teachers, salon owners, and sales representatives in the field of cosmetology.

We are nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission for Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and an active member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). Our main focus is our students. We will be there with you on your journey to becoming a beauty industry professional.

Professional Beauty School Courses:

- Cosmetology / Hair Styling (1800 hours)

- Nail Technician (300 hours)

- Esthetician / Skin Care (750 hours)

- Skin Care & Nail Care Combo (1050 hours)

- Massage Therapy Course (900 hours)

- Barber Academy Course (1800 hours)

- Teacher Training

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7. CHICSTUDIOS LA - School of Professional Makeup

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Situated in Santa Monica CA, CHICSTUDIOS LA is a school of professional makeup that provides quality courses for local and international students who wish to pursue a career in the makeup industry.

Our main course offered is the 4-Week Professional Makeup Artistry course, designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of makeup artistry, taught by the industry's leading makeup artists, who inspire each class they teach.

CHICSTUDIOS graduates will find jobs in several different areas of artistry, depending on their interest.

Professional Makeup Artist Training:

- 4-Week Pro Makeup Artistry (100 total hours)
- TV & Music Video Makeup (14 hours)
- Fashion & Runway Makeup (14 hours)
- Period Makeup (7 hours)

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8. The International Academy of Film and Television

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With 4 exotic campuses located across the world (Los Angeles, Miami, Hong Kong, and the Philippines), the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is unique – a truly global film school for filmmakers who want the complete path to success. Our LA campus in Burbank provides a range of Certificate & Diploma programs in Filmmaking, Performing Arts, and Digital Animation, as well as filmmaking & movie workshops. IAFT Los Angeles is approved by the Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education in California.

IAFT offers elite film school instruction for aspiring film entrepreneurs at a fraction of the cost – delivering unmatched excellence and value. Smaller class sizes means you have more one-on-one attention from your mentors and instructors. We are a boutique film school, for serious artists who want to learn how to create, not socialize in class.

Filmmaking Certificate & Diploma Programs:
- Certificate Program in Filmmaking
- Diploma Program In Filmmaking
- Certificate Program in Performing Arts / Acting
- Diploma Program in Performing Arts / Acting
- Certificate Program in Digital Animation (CPDA)
- Diploma Program in Digital Animation (DPDA)

Movie Workshops:
- Filmmaking Workshop
- Teen Acting Workshops
- Teen Filmmaking Workshops
- Editing Workshop
- 3D Animation Workshop

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9. The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona, Peoria

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Situated in Peoria AZ, just north of Phoenix, The Skin and Makeup Institute of Arizona is a top-quality Beauty School that offers a range of training programs in Aesthetics and Makeup Artistry designed for passing the state board’s written and practical examinations. In addition to our longer term programs, we also offer Continuing Education courses in Aesthetics, Makeup, Alternative Therapy, Skincare and Waxing.

The Institute was founded on commitment and passion. Our educators and staff understand the dedication it takes to become a competent professional. At the Skin & Makeup Institute, we are committed to train qualified students in the marketable tools necessary to obtain employment in the aesthetics industry.

The Skin & Makeup Institute of Arizona is licensed by the State Board of Cosmetology (SIMA), and the Academy of Advanced Aesthetics and Permanent Cosmetics (AAAPC). Our Continuing Education Programs are licensed by the Postsecondary Board of Education.

Quality Beauty Treatment Training Programs:
- 600-Hour Licensed Aesthetics Program
- Practicing Aesthetics in a Medical Office
- Aesthetics for Cosmetologists
- Professional Makeup Artistry
- Permanent Makeup Artistry

Continuing Education Programs:
- 300-Hour Aesthetics Program for the Cosmetologist
- Skincare & Waxing
- Alternative Therapy
- Makeup, and many more,,,

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10. Jake Carpenter Acting Studio

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The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio on Santa Monica Boulevard in Westwood in West Los Angeles is an actor training studio offering classes for adults and children from beginner level to working professionals. The studio is headed by renowned-acting coach Jake Carpenter. The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio provides a safe, positive and encouraging space for actors to grow.

At our acting studio, we believe that when actors grow into strong artists, their performances are powerful. These kinds of performances are what the great directors, producers and actors are looking for and they are rare. The goal of the studio is to help you become strong actors and contenders for major roles in film and television projects.

Jake Carpenter began his professional acting career while at UCLA. Jake is one of the stars of the famous movie, ALIVE, which also stars Ethan Hawke and John Malkovich. Jake has acted in projects with Renee Zellweger, Dean Cain and Tim Roth. He has performed for a season on the L.A. Law television series and guest-starred in several other popular television shows. Jake loves teaching acting and has a passion for guiding his fellow actors to grow artistically and professionally.

Acting training classes for both adults and children at all levels from beginner to working professionals:

- Classes focus on doing scenes and monologues from plays and movies.

- Students do their work and then receive constructive and encouraging feedback from Jake.

- Students are encouraged to work at least once, and preferably twice, in each class.

- Classes work on a monthly system.

- Classes take place on Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.