Diploma in Makeup Design for Film and Television: Fees & Entry Requirements at Vancouver Film School, Canada

Diploma in Makeup Design for Film and Television

Canada

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What will I learn?

In 12 months you will graduate with: A diploma in Makeup Design for Film & Television, A comprehensive portfolio, Access to the VFS Alumni Directory and Job Board, Industry connections that will help guide your career.Learn the fundamentals of beauty makeup, as well as colour theory and facial anatomy.Recreate classic decade looks and adapt them for contemporary application. Simulate a full range of injuries and effects.Learn to define character through hair-laying, wigs, bald caps, airbrushing, and advanced paint techniques.Pour yourself into life-casts, sculpting, age makeup, and mold-making to create three-dimensional prosthetics.Create, apply and paint foam latex appliances, masks, master ventilated hair pieces, and human hair lace-front wigs.Focus on your final portfolio project, and prepare for your career as a makeup artist.

Which department am I in?

Vancouver Film School

Study options

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$47,000.00 (28,50,385) per year
Accommodation (Studio) 2150
Start date

May 2027

Venue

Franklin Street

1248 Franklin Street,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 1H2, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (12 Months)

Tuition fees
CAD$47,000.00 (28,50,385) per year
Accommodation (Studio) 2150
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Vancouver Film School

198 West Hastings St.,

Vancouver,

British Columbia,

V6B 1H2, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Letter of intent and portfolio - 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 VFS. Secondary

  • Completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12 from a country where English is one of the principal languages.

IGCSE (Cambridge, Oxford or Pearson AQA)

  • Grade C/5 in English as a First Language, or Grade B/6 in English as a Second Language

International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • A final grade of 5 or higher on IB English A1 (English A: Language & Literature) or A2 (English A: Literature) course

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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