Opinions on the school MUD.

Dec 2, 2013

Dana K.

Hi! So I started this thread in the Makeup Artist and Professionals category, but I've decided to also post it here to see if there are any other people who have a say on it. Or maybe your questions can be answered too.

So I'm 16 years old and for about 3 years now I've been trying to plan my future. I kind of gave up on pursuing things for a little while, but now being a junior in high school, I realize I need to start thinking about where I'm going. Since I decided I wanted to be a makeup artist about 3 years ago, MUD was probably the stop school on my list. I just want to hear about any of you that have gone or know a lot about it. Considering it is more of a course and program education and not a school per se, I was just curious on how good of an education it is, and if it's a good choice for me and where I want to go.

Dec 3, 2013

Mariyah F.

I went to a women's event and mud was their and the lady who did my makeup said it was really fun because I want to do that when I'm finished with high school and also she said a beauty guru from youtube went/goes there and you use a specific makeup and said it's really good but not the best.. (:

Dec 3, 2013

Dana K.

Thanks so much for your input. uwu.

Dec 3, 2013

Carolyn H.

Well for the amount of money it would cost to go MUD is definitely a school and not just a course.

In my opinion and I know it's the opinion of a lot of MUAs that I know, including some that have taught there, The beauty makeup program is not worth it, I've heard its extremely basic and impersonal. and that they don't really help you to further your career.

However, I've heard better things about their SFX program, and since it's the only one I've found in nyc I guess that's the only reason I'd enroll...

Just my opinion, I went to chic studios. Cost effective, friendly and I've really built my career on opportunities from them.

Dec 3, 2013

Dana K.

Thanks Carolyn, I really appreciate it. If I were to chose MUD, though, I would have wanted to do the Fashion Makeup Artistry program. I thought it would be a good fit for me because it really just highlights the stuff I'm interested in.

But I checked out Chic Studios and I was basically fangirling over some of the stuff they have to offer. ANd you are so right, the prices of the two schools in comparison are incredible. I only thought that MUD was a cheap school, considering how expensive my sister's school was (granted it was AI Pitt and she majored in game art and design haha.) But wow, Chic Studios is like absolutely amazing when it comes to pricing. Thanks again so much for your input, because Chic Studios is probably now my number one choice for a school, unless I get sold on something else of course haha.

Dec 3, 2013

Carolyn H.

Honestly.

Fashion/beauty makeup- can all be self taught, I was self taught and working a year before I went to chic. But it looks great on paper, my instructors are now good friends of mine and they're great reference points in my resume because they're working known industry artists,

I made a blog post on my experience if you want to check it out.

But really, school is not essential it really just looks good, you learn some tips- but if you're passionate and already have the basic skill you just need to build on that. Don't waste 20,000 on learning to contour when Wayne goss has a free video tutorial, you know?

Dec 3, 2013

Dana K.

Oh yeah no I totally understand. I personally think I'm pretty educated and talented and I'm all self taught. I just want a school for the reasons that you are saying, it looks good. And I also want a boost into the industry. I know there are a lot of ways I could get myself working right now, and even if I already was working I'd still probably want some more education, just because, you know, you can never learn TOO much.