Country: Canada
Duration: 1 - 2 Years
Program Level: College Certificate
Country: Canada
Duration: 1 - 2 Years
Program Level: College Certificate
Become an advanced special effects artist
Sheridan’s Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props certificate program has helped countless artists launch their journeys into the world of advanced special effects. Through training in prosthetics application, props and puppet building, 3D printing, and animatronics you’ll learn how to use your passion for artistry to bring your visions and creatures to life.
Get the tools you need to succeed in the media industry
Immerse yourself in classes where you’ll learn how to use specialized products and equipment to sculpt, mold, cast and finish your creations. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of the inner workings of the media industry and the styles, trends, and new developments that are shaping its future.
Learn from instructors with industry experience
All faculty in this program come to our classroom with recent and relevant industry experience. Because classes are small, you’ll receive lots of personal support from your instructors. From props masters to prosthetic artists, from puppet builders to animatronics technicians, our faculty have what it takes to help you succeed in any SPFX stream you see yourself in.
Get professional experience through a field placement
Following the first two semesters, you’ll participate in a field placement where you can use your newly acquired special effects makeup skills in a professional setting. This invaluable work experience and exposure to professionals in the field can launch you into your career.
Benefit from Sheridan’s strong reputation and unique curriculum
This program is one of the few programs of its kind in North America and the only one in the Ontario college system.
Coursework was developed specifically to meet the needs of employers such as museums, amusement parks, exhibitors and the entertainment industry. Courses include both classroom theory and extensive hands-on lab work.
Our intensive lab experiences simulate industry settings, giving you concrete knowledge in the workings of a special effects build team in charge of sculpting, molding, casting and developing prosthetics, props and animatronics.
Guest industry speakers regularly visit class, providing excellent networking opportunities.
You’ll also be introduced to the unions representing the profession, such as the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET).
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Portfolio
Applicants applying without a postsecondary diploma or degree are required to submit a portfolio. The Office of the Registrar will update your application in the Sheridan Application Portal to notify you if a portfolio is required.
Domestic applicants
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
Sheridan recognizes the following tests and considers their minimum scores for admission decisions. (Only one official result is required.) Note: For admission purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum scores stated below.
| Test | Certificate or Diploma program requirement | Degree and Graduate Certificate program requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan’s ESL program EAP level (English for Academic Purposes) | A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%. | A minimum score of 75% in listening and speaking and 75% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%. |
| Sheridan EPA test (English Proficiency Assessment) | Listening Band – 4.0 Reading Combined Band – 4.0 Writing – CLB 7 | Listening Band – 4.5 Reading Combined Band – 4.5 Writing – CLB 8 |
| CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person | overall score 60 with no individual section below 50 | overall score 70 with no individual section below 60 |
| Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) | overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162 | overall Cambridge English Scale score 176 with no individual score below 169 |
| Duolingo English Language Test | overall score of 105 with no integrated subscore lower than 85 | overall score of 115 with no integrated subscore lower than 95 |
| IELTS Academic Level (International English Language Testing System) online or in person | overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
One Skill Retake is acceptable |
overall score 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
One Skill Retake is acceptable |
| iTEP Academic-Plus | overall score 3.7 | overall score 3.9 |
| LanguageCert Academic | overall score 65 with no individual skill score below 60 | overall score 70 with no individual skill score below 65 |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person | overall score 58 with no individual section below 49 | overall score 60 with no individual section below 57 |
| TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) | overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
MyBest scores are acceptable |
overall score 88 with no individual section below 21
MyBest scores are acceptable |
NOTE:
CAD26,046.94 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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