The Philadelphia Academy for Make-Up and Special Effects is the first school in the Philadelphia Region to teach its students how to apply make-up and create special effects. The school's teaching is based on the 'Atelier Method'. The Atelier Method is a technique of fine art instruction modeled after the private art studio schools of 15th-19th century Europe. Taking its name from the French word for "artist's studio," the Atelier Method is a form of private instruction in which an artist, usually a professional painter, works closely with a small number of students to progressively train them. Atelier Schools can be found around the world, particularly in North America and Western Europe.
The methods used by Atelier Instructors may vary greatly from one studio to another; however, artists using the Atelier approach tend to be united in their desire to reintroduce classical methods and techniques.
