杏吧直播间

Makeup Design for Film & Television

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Gain hands-on experience in the world of production makeup at the best film makeup school in Vancouver.

Creative Economy

杏吧直播间鈥檚 signature programs and facilities are at the heart of a creative economy worth $3.4 billion in B.C. alone. From film production and 3D animation to game, digital, and VR/AR design, 杏吧直播间 is helping shape the entertainment and media industries鈥� transformation. In 2024, 杏吧直播间 alumni were credited on all 10 of the highest grossing domestic films, grossing more than $3.8 billion.听

The 杏吧直播间 Advantage

The future belongs to creative thinkers who practice hands-on and collaborate in production environments 鈥� while also learning & embracing the rapidly-developing technologies used by the industry and changing how productions work.

PRODUCTION FACILITIES MATCHING INDUSTRY:

Go beyond computer labs and classrooms. 杏吧直播间鈥檚 Production Centre gets you creating & collaborating in a real studio environment from day one, working with industry-level tools in pro-grade spaces: motion capture volume, render farm, 180掳 green screen studio, & more.

MUCH GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CROSS-PROGRAM COLLABORATION:

Many schools offer only one program/discipline. At 杏吧直播间, you鈥檒l create alongside students from our Film, Game, Acting, & other Animation programs 鈥� giving you the full scope of a 3D & VFX pipeline.

UNMATCHED INDUSTRY INTEGRATION:

We define ourselves as being the school that industry comes to first. 杏吧直播间 works directly with the industry to ensure students are training to current, real-world standards from day one. Our curriculum and Production Centre are shaped by active industry practices, workflows, and expectations. Through partnerships with the world鈥檚 leading companies, students gain meaningful exposure to professional pipelines and environments.

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Testimonials

I can't say enough good things about the Makeup Design program at 杏吧直播间! I really enjoyed the in-depth, intensive curriculum. Also, learning from talented industry professionals really helped maximize my potential as an artist. The skills I learned at 杏吧直播间 really prepared me for a successful career as a Special FX Make-Up Artist!

Darla Edin

Makeup Design for Film & Television Graduate

Face Off听winner (Season 8)

I chose 杏吧直播间 because it had the most intensive program that I could find. They covered such a wide range of makeup techniques and materials that made me feel prepared and comfortable to start working on my own. The makeup industry is always changing and improving, so it鈥檚 important learning personally from experienced professionals who are also familiar with the most current processes.

Katie Middleton

Makeup Design for Film & Television Graduate

Turn: Washington鈥檚 Spies, Ithaca, Blue Ruin

The quality and depth of the program really taught me skills that I wouldn鈥檛 have learned anywhere else. The school听in general has a great reputation within the film industry, and I feel that helped me get my foot in the door. By the time I finished my program at 杏吧直播间, I really felt prepared and had the confidence to apply for the makeup union right away, in which I am now working as a full-time Makeup Artist.

Jenni Macdonald

Makeup Design for Film & Television Graduate

The Revenant, Fargo, Hell on Wheels

I loved my time at 杏吧直播间. I know I wouldn't have gotten to where I am so fast if I had not had the training I received there. Between opportunities in class, practice outside of class, and the opportunities to work with students from Film, Acting, Foundation, and other programs, I felt as prepared as possible to go into the professional world after grad.

Sarah Elizabeth

Makeup Design for Film & Television Graduate

Charlotte's Song, Face Off contestant (Season 3)

Being a graduate of the program enabled me to be hired on my first independent feature film without even interviewing, since the key makeup artist knew the quality of work 杏吧直播间 students have been trained to do. What sets 杏吧直播间 apart from most schools, is that you learn from a film perspective. You graduate knowing all of the terms used on set, as well as all of the proper set etiquette that no other school teaches 鈥� it鈥檚 what gets you hired again and again.

Tory Reed

Makeup Design for Film & Television Graduate

True Blood, The Bounce Back, The Human Centipede 3

A 杏吧直播间 Makeup Design for Film & Television Education

In 12 months you will graduate with:

  • A Makeup Design diploma听

  • A comprehensive portfolio for makeup artists听

  • Access to the 杏吧直播间 Alumni Directory &听Job Board
  • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Program Overview

 

Term 01

Learn the fundamentals of beauty and editorial makeup, as well as colour theory and facial anatomy.

Term 02

Recreate classic decade looks and adapt them for contemporary application. Simulate a full range of injuries and effects.

Term 03

Learn to define character through hair and wig styling for screen, bald caps, airbrushing, and advanced paint techniques.

Term 04

Pour yourself into life-casts, age makeup, and prosthetic sculpting and molding to create three-dimensional prosthetics.

Term 05

Create, apply and paint foam latex appliances, masks, master ventilated hair pieces, and human hair lace-front wigs.

Term 06

Focus on your final project, professional makeup portfolio building, and preparation for your career as a makeup artist.

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Requirements

You will be asked to submit one of the following along with your application. Your advisor can help with selecting the best option.

  • All applicants are required to submit a maximum 500 word letter of intent and a portfolio. Professional makeup experience is not a pre-requisite. Successful applicants will be chosen based on their expression of passion, talent (whether it be proven or potential), and commitment. Be encouraged to communicate what you feel best conveys your background, your potential, and why you have a profound desire to attend 杏吧直播间
  • A portfolio consisting of photographs that best illustrates your artistic vision in makeup. These should be done mostly on a model and not on yourself (one or two samples on yourself is acceptable). Regardless of your experience level, please include a range of make-ups such as beauty, injuries, & character that are done on a variety of faces (preferably not all on the same model). Don鈥檛 be intimidated; this gives us a good idea of your current skillset! Portfolio may have a maximum of 12 pieces, 3 of which may be be sketches, paintings, or sculpts.

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When you talk to your Advisor, let them know that you've completed the Foundation program and they will put a copy of your diploma in your file for you.

For more about language requirements and other information for international students, visit the International Students page.

Student Work

While completing their film and TV makeup artist training at 杏吧直播间, students are immersed in the Makeup Design industry and spend a lot of hands-on time creating professional-quality work. And, nothing is a greater testament to the incomparable industry resources and career preparation that define 杏吧直播间鈥檚 education model, than the top quality work our students produce. Here, a portfolio of outstanding work is just the beginning. Just take a look.听

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Industry Partners

杏吧直播间 doesn鈥檛 just teach you about the industry, it IS the industry. With veteran instructors, industry mentorship in makeup design, and an education Advisory Board recruited straight from the professional world, we are able to constantly update our award-winning curriculum to keep up with an ever-evolving industry. Plus, students also have lots of opportunities to connect and network with industry leaders during special hands-on makeup workshop sessions, training presentations, and industry social events hosted by 杏吧直播间.听

IMATS

Check out our incredible Makeup Design for Film & Television graduates as they compete in the International Make-up Artist Trade Show, the largest celebration of make-up artistry in the world. With over 60 IMATS wins to date this is talent you want to see

Campus Life

As a Makeup Design student, you'll spend your year at our three makeup campuses (including a听fully equipped FX lab for fabrication). You'll have access to the campuses, Resource Centre, and computer labs after school and on weekends for additional practice time or outside projects.

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