Columbus College of Art & Design is a private, four-year, degree-granting institution of higher education in downtown Columbus, Ohio. We offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree with majors in Advertising & Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, Photography and other fields of study. We also provide a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Arts Degree Program.

CCAD is an Accredited Member of The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, Columbus College of Art & Design advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with majors in:
- Advertising & Graphic Design
- Animation
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Media Studies
- Photography

Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Arts

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2. CMC Makeup School, Houston area

Courses / Programs

• Conveniently located in The Woodlands TX, just 30 miles north of Houston, CMC Makeup School is a professional make-up school providing quality makeup artist certification programs and portfolio development in the field of HD (high-definition) & Pro Makeup.

• As well as catering to students in Harris County and the immediate south-east Texas region, our school in The Woodlands is also highly convenient for students from surrounding areas that include Spring, Kingwood, Sugar Land, Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown, Conroe, Huntsville, Beaumont, and also students from Louisiana. We also run schools in Austin and Dallas.

• Classes begin monthly for new students and we offer flexible hours and weekend classes.

• CMC provides training for new professional makeup artists in beauty makeup, airbrush, retail, fashion, FX, runway makeup, TV, videos, bridal and film makeup, as well as hair styling classes for makeup artists.

• Our make-up training includes a full professional makeup kit, and certificate on completion. Class size is kept to a maximum of 8 to ensure individual attention for each student.

Student Testimonial:
"I had the most amazing time at CMC Makeup School. Chris kept it so interesting and fun and showed me so much! I was very sad to leave because I felt so at home there. Money well spent!

All the instructors were just amazing, and my business is booming since I've been there. I'm definitely going to come back and take more classes. 5 Stars from me!!"
- Jenny

Professional Makeup Artist Training
• Airbrush 101 (1 day)
• Beauty Allure Make-up Artist Program (2 days)
• MUA PRO Program (4 days)
• The Masters Ring Program (5 days)
• The Ultimate Artist Program (8 days)
• The Ultimate Artist PLUS (10 days)
• Beginning to Advanced Makeup Artistry (All programs combined, 15 or 20 days)
• Makeup Classes in Spanish (5 days)

Special FX Makeup / Career Classes (Dallas Only)
• Portfolio Building Workshops (1 day)
• Special FX, Trauma, Moulage + Prosthetics Workshop (5 days)
• Full Body Painting Workshop (5 days)

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3. Studio Makeup Academy, Los Angeles

Courses / Programs

Conveniently located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Studio Makeup Academy provides a wide range of makeup artist classes and workshops. Whether you wish to work in the film and television industry, in fashion makeup, or in bridal makeup, we have a training program to suit you! We offer quality classes in special effects makeup, beauty makeup, bridal makeup, club looks and more.

Studio Makeup Academy was founded over 20 years ago with the goal of helping makeup artists to develop their own technique, not mimic one from some other artist. We train in a very personal one-on-one manner to ensure an understanding of the subjects, to help you develop your technique and understand what works, does not work, and why. The information we provide goes beyond makeup and into the business of the business.

Film & TV Makeup Classes & Workshops:

- Special Effects Makeup 101 (5 days)
- Special Effects Makeup 102 (5 days)
- Hollywood Workshops - Special Effects
- Beauty Makeup: Pin Up & More (5 days)
- Beauty Makeup: Club Looks (3 days)
- Beauty Makeup: Bridal Makeup (1 day)
- High Definition Looks for Film, Television & Photography (5 days)

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4. Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - Las Vegas & Reno NV & Online

Courses / Programs

• Gain full spray tan certification in Nevada with Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - a leader in sunless spray tan training.

• Learn professional-standard sunless spray tanning in Las Vegas or Reno NV or study from the comfort of your own home or office in Henderson, Sparks, Carson City or throughout Nevada or nationwide.

• Our beginner to advanced level on-site or online programs are designed to help you to further your career in the cosmetology / beauty industry.

• Our 1-day in-class courses (1-day) and convenient online programs (3-hours) are ideal for cosmetologists, estheticians, hair stylists, makeup artists, mobile spray tanning business owners, salon professionals, spray tanning consultants, and anyone else that wants to be a professional spray tanning specialist.

• The mission of Aviva Spray Tanning Academy is to educate and train individuals in the art of sunless spray tanning as well as other health & wellness services in the professional beauty industry.

• All of our spray tan certification programs come with a 100% money-back guarantee.

• 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:
"This training rocks!!! I've been in the business for 7 years and still learned SO much! Thanks Aviva!"
• Brandi Valenzeula, Owner, Natural Image Tanning, Roswell, NM

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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5. The Beauty Institute

Courses / Programs

The Beauty Institute is a family-oriented barber & beauty school in West Palm Beach FL. We provide dedicated Cosmetology, Barbering, and Nail Tech courses in both English and Spanish.

Our beauty programs cater to multi-ethnic individuals along with disabilities and veterans individuals (we are a vendor of both the Veterans Affairs & FL Department of Education Vocational Rehab)

Our teachers are focused on the students’ success in a personalized hands-on training program, where they teach the necessary skills and encourage each student to unleash their creative abilities. Our staff has been recognized with great praise for its tireless effort to exceed your expectations.

Accredited Beauty Programs:
- Taught in English / Spanish

- Cosmetology
- Barbering
- Hair Braiding
- Skin Care / Make-Up Artistry
- Esthetician
- Nail Technician

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6. Online Candle Making Classes for Texas & U.S. students

Courses / Programs

• Learn how to make unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio in Louisiana with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

• Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in Louisiana, Texas, nationwide or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"I realized after the first hour my investment was justified."
Alex English, NBA Allstar, USA

Online Candle Making Courses:

Live Seminars via Skype
• 6 Day Complete Business Set Up Course
• 4 Day Condensed Business Set Up
• 2 Day Introductory Course

HD Video Courses
• Business Set Up Course
• Platinum Course
• Interactive Course
• Hobby Course

Year-Round Candle Making Courses in Jamaica:
One-to-one & small group classes for beginners to advanced designers.

• Candle Making Business Set Up (6 days)
• Condensed Business Setup course (4 days)
• Advanced Candle Making course (2 days)
• Candle Making Weekend Retreat Workshop (2 days, minimum 2 persons)
• Encaustic Art / Wax Painting Workshop (2-3 days)

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7. EI School of Professional Makeup, Los Angeles

Courses / Programs

Located in the heart of Hollywood near Hollywood/Highland underground station in Los Angeles, CA, Elegance International School of Professional Makeup is the first Hollywood makeup school to make its mark in the highly creative and imaginative world of special effects and prosthetic makeup. Fully devoted to train the budding artists, this finest Hollywood makeup school provides a comprehensive hands-on education in all areas of professional makeup. Its makeup classes are tailored to suit all categories of serious students who wish to develop a career in this area.

The institute offers three basic programs of study in Artistry of Makeup, Special Effects and Studio Makeup Artist. We also offer Master Classes covering subjects such as hair arranging and wig styling, advanced tech lab and many others. EI welcomes students from all over the world to begin a career in the field of makeup artistry, and is approved to issue I-20 student visas to qualified candidates.
EI’s student services include a full-fledged library and providing housing facilities. Elegance International is an ACCSCT (The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology) member.

Professional Makeup Classes and Workshops. Our Basic Programs consist of Artistry of Makeup; Special Effects and Studio Makeup Artist Program. We also offer Master Classes covering subjects such as hair arranging and wig styling, advanced tech lab, tattoos for film, airbrushing, refresher class, face and body painting and mask making. We welcome international students, can issue I-20 student visas to qualified candidates and help with visa formalities, accommodation and job prospects.

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8. Kenneth Shuler Schools of Cosmetology

Courses / Programs

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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9. Candle Making Classes for Florida & U.S. residents

Courses / Programs

• Learn how to make unique candles at The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school based in beautiful Jamaica (just a 1 hour, 35 minute flight from Miami) or take Online Candle Making Classes in Florida from your own home or studio.

• Taught by Gary Simmons from the UK - one of the top candle designers in the world - our distance learning candle making courses will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby.

• Offered through consultation with your instructor via Skype or via HD Videos, our online courses are also for complete Beginners to Advanced artists and candle design professionals in the USA, Caribbean and around the world.

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques and training methods as our face-to-face programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• These comprehensive courses, either onsite or via distance learning, aim to equip you with the creative, technical, and commercial skills you need to make a livelihood from this special profession.

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA

"You have proven to us that you are only limited by your imagination."
Steve and Christian, Florida, USA

"I realized after the first hour my investment was justified."
Alex English, NBA Allstar, USA

Year-Round Candle Making Courses:
One-to-one & small group instruction for complete beginners to advanced designers.

• Candle Making Business Set Up (6 days)
• Condensed Business Setup course (4 days)
• Advanced Candle Making course (2 days)
• Candle Making Weekend Retreat Workshop (2 days, minimum 2 persons)
• Encaustic Art / Wax Painting Workshop (2-3 days)

Online Candle Making Courses:

Seminars via Skype:
• 6 Day Complete Business Set Up Course
• 4 Day Condensed Business Set Up
• 2 Day Introductory Course

HD Video Courses:
• Business Set Up Course
• Platinum Course
• Interactive Course
• Hobby Course

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10. Valentin Yotkov Studio, New York City

Courses / Programs

The Valentin Yotkov Studio in Brooklyn, New York City is one of the only schools in the USA that specializes in chasing/repousse instruction. Our studio offers weekly classes, intensive workshops, as well as private tutoring. Valentin also teaches at other schools in the US and abroad. We are open year round, and all levels are welcome.

All classes and workshops taught exclusively by Master Silversmith Valentin Yotkov, who also teaches workshops at other schools in the United States and Europe. After almost becoming a lost art, Chasing and Repoussé are currently experiencing a modern Renaissance. Metalsmiths worldwide are discovering the potential of these techniques for creating unusual, intricate designs on jewelry, hollowware or other forms of metalwork.

Weekly Chasing and Repousse Classes & Workshops:

- Chasing and Repousse
- Miniature Vessel Raising
- Chasing on a Three Dimensional Vessel
- Rendering and Stylizing Designs for Jewelry
- Constructed Hollowware