CIDESCO Diploma in Media Makeup: An Internationally Certified Path Into Makeup Artistry

Most makeup courses in India teach you technique. A CIDESCO Diploma in Media Makeup teaches you technique and certifies it against an international standard — the difference between a certificate that says "I attended a course" and one that says "I was examined and passed." At IICA, this program is built for students who want more than a local diploma: they want a qualification that means the same thing whether they're working a bridal season in Bhopal or a shoot set abroad.

This isn't limited to bridal makeup. The course trains you across the full spread of media work — HD and camera makeup, editorial and fashion looks, event and portfolio makeup — while still grounding you in the skin science and hygiene fundamentals every professional artist needs to work safely on real clients.

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Time Duration

8 Months

No. of modules

16 Modules

Eligibilty

10th pass students

Training

Live Session & Hands-on

Course Content

Module 1: Orientation

  • Introduction about cidesco class
  • Introduction to industry, personal etheics
  • Health and safety, personal hygiene
  • Becteriology and sterilization

Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology

  • Introduction And What Is Skin, Organisation Of Living System
  • The Cells And Tissues
  • The Integumentary System
  • The Muscular  System
  • The Endocrine
  • The Lymphatic
  • The Urinary System
  • The Circulatory
  • The Reprodutive System
  • The Nervous
  • The Immune System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Skeleton
  • Layers Of Skin
  • Types Of Skin , Function Of Skin
  • Metabolism
  • Diet And Nutrition
  • Bones And Muscles Of The Face & Body

Module 3: Skin Disorder & Diseases

  • Sebaceous Glands Disorder
  • Pigmentation Disorder
  • Contagious Diseases
  • Acne
  • Skin Analysis & Client Consultation

Module 4: Cosmetic Chemistry

  • Introduction To Cosmetics
  • Ingrediants Used In Cosmetics
  • Skin Ph
  • Cleansers
  • Toners
  • Exfoliators
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen, & Mositurizers

Module 5: Tinting, Tweezing And Waxing

  • Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyebrow Tweezing  ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)

Module 6: Massage

  • Massage Manipulation Techniques
  • Face Cleansing Strokes (  Demo & Practice)
  • Facial Massage Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
  • Advance Mld Steps ( Demo & Practice)

Module 7: Fundamental Of Electricity

  • Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
  • Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
  • Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
  • Brushing Unit
  • Vaccum Suction
  • Galvanic Machine
  • High Frequency
  • Face Ems

Module 8: Facial Machine Practice

  • Iontophoresis – Demo & Practice
  • Disincrustation – Demo & Practice
  • Direct High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Indirect High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Vaccume Suction – Demo & Practice
  • Faradic – Demo & Practice

Module 9: Hand & Feet

  • Nail Structure
  • Nail Diseases & Disorders
  • Hand & Leg Anatomy
  • Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
  • Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
  • Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)

Module 10: Body

  • Client Consultation
  • Body Measurments &  Analysis
  • Exfoliation
  • Body Massage
  • Body Wrap

Module 11: Body Treatments And Machines

  • Body Vaccume Suction
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment
  • G5 Body Vibrator

Module 12: Body Machine Demo & Practice

  • Body Vaccume Suction -demo & Practice
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine – Demo & Practice
  • Body G5 – Demo & Practice
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment – Demo & Practice
  • Body Scrub And Wrap – Demo & Practice

Module 13: Makeup

  • Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)

Module 14: Revision

  • Theory
  • Mcq
  • Practical

Module 15: Case Studies

  • Case Studies

Module 16: Exam

  • Theory & Practical
Module 1: Orientation
  • Introduction about cidesco class
  • Introduction to industry, personal etheics
  • Health and safety, personal hygiene
  • Becteriology and sterilization
  • Sebaceous Glands Disorder
  • Pigmentation Disorder
  • Contagious Diseases
  • Acne
  • Skin Analysis & Client Consultation
  • Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyebrow Tweezing  ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
  • Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
  • Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
  • Brushing Unit
  • Vaccum Suction
  • Galvanic Machine
  • High Frequency
  • Face Ems
  • Nail Structure
  • Nail Diseases & Disorders
  • Hand & Leg Anatomy
  • Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
  • Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
  • Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)
  • Body Vaccume Suction
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment
  • G5 Body Vibrator
  • Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)
  • Case Studies
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
  • Introduction And What Is Skin, Organisation Of Living System
  • The Cells And Tissues
  • The Integumentary System
  • The Muscular  System
  • The Endocrine
  • The Lymphatic
  • The Urinary System
  • The Circulatory
  • The Reprodutive System
  • The Nervous
  • The Immune System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Skeleton
  • Layers Of Skin
  • Types Of Skin , Function Of Skin
  • Metabolism
  • Diet And Nutrition
  • Bones And Muscles Of The Face & Body
  • Introduction To Cosmetics
  • Ingrediants Used In Cosmetics
  • Skin Ph
  • Cleansers
  • Toners
  • Exfoliators
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen, & Mositurizers
  • Massage Manipulation Techniques
  • Face Cleansing Strokes (  Demo & Practice)
  • Facial Massage Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
  • Advance Mld Steps ( Demo & Practice)
  • Iontophoresis – Demo & Practice
  • Disincrustation – Demo & Practice
  • Direct High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Indirect High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Vaccume Suction – Demo & Practice
  • Faradic – Demo & Practice
  • Client Consultation
  • Body Measurements &  Analysis
  • Exfoliation
  • Body Massage
  • Body Wrap
  • Body Vaccume Suction -demo & Practice
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine – Demo & Practice
  • Body G5 – Demo & Practice
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment – Demo & Practice
  • Body Scrub And Wrap – Demo & Practice
  • Theory
  • Mcq
  • Practical
  • Theory & Practical

What Makes This Different From a Regular Makeup Course

Search for “makeup artist course” and you’ll find dozens of options at every price point, most offering an in-house certificate at the end. A CIDESCO qualification works differently:

  • Externally examined, not self-graded. Your final assessment isn’t scored only by your own trainers — it follows CIDESCO’s international examination framework, which is what gives the credential its weight with employers.
  • Skin-first foundation. Because CIDESCO’s curriculum is rooted in aesthetics and skin science, you’re not just learning to apply product — you understand skin types, contraindications, and hygiene protocols well enough to work confidently on any client.
  • One qualification, wider reach. A CIDESCO diploma is recognised by beauty and grooming employers well beyond India, which matters if your ambitions include studios, resorts, or production houses outside the country — not just the domestic bridal and event circuit most makeup courses train you for.

Who Should Enrol

  • 10th pass students starting a creative career with no prior makeup background — the course is structured to take you from fundamentals to advanced work.
  • Working makeup artists who already freelance or assist and want a certification that formalises and upgrades their skillset.
  • Beauty and cosmetology students looking to add a specialised, internationally recognised makeup credential alongside their core training.

Course Snapshot

  • Duration: 8 Months
  • Modules: 16 structured modules — from orientation and skin science through to machine practice, makeup application, case studies, and final exam
  • Eligibility: 10th pass students
  • Training format: Live sessions with hands-on practice on real models, not just demonstrations

Life After the Course: Where This Diploma Can Take You

  • Graduates of the CIDESCO Diploma in Media Makeup typically move into:

    • Freelance makeup artistry — bridal, event, and portfolio work, backed by a credential that signals real training, not just a weekend workshop
    • Studio and production makeup — assisting or working independently on shoots, fashion editorials, and media sets
    • Salon and spa makeup counters — as an in-house makeup specialist alongside skincare and grooming services
    • Further specialisation — many graduates go on to add SFX, airbrush, or advanced bridal specialisation once they have this foundation in place

Why Train at IICA

    • CIDESCO-accredited training, not an in-house certificate dressed up as an international one
    • Hands-on learning from day one — you work on live models and professional-grade products throughout, not only in the final weeks
    • Trainers who are working professionals, so what you learn reflects current industry expectations, not an outdated syllabus
    • Four accessible centres — Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong — so you don’t need to relocate to a metro city for internationally recognised training

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you want to ask?

No. The course is structured to take beginners from fundamentals through to advanced techniques. What matters more than prior experience is genuine interest and willingness to practise.

The core difference is external examination. A CIDESCO diploma is assessed against an international standard, not just graded in-house — which is what makes it portable and recognised beyond the institute that trained you.

You'll work hands-on with live models and mannequins throughout the course — the training is built around doing, not just observing.

Most graduates move into freelance bridal and event makeup, studio or production work, or a makeup specialist role within a salon or spa. Many later add specialisations like airbrush or SFX on top of this foundation.

The CIDESCO Diploma in Media Makeup is available at IICA Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong.

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