Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: Diploma
Country: Canada
Duration: 2 Years
Program Level: Diploma
Become a professional makeup artist
Sheridan’s constantly evolving Makeup for Media and Creative Arts diploma program has helped countless artists launch their careers in makeup artistry. In this program, you’ll gain the skills you need to be a successful makeup artist, and the experience you need to succeed in a variety of roles. This program prides itself on being a leader in innovation, technique and education.
Get the tools you need to succeed in the professional makeup industry
Immerse yourself in classes where you’ll learn how to use the latest products to create classic, trendy, historical and character looks, to name a few. You’ll be encouraged to experiment using a range of applications and focal points. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of marketing and industry trends and learn how to push the envelope in the looks you create.
Learn to apply advanced makeup artistry techniques
Set yourself up for a successful career as a makeup artist with hands-on experience in the following areas:
Learn from instructors with industry experience
All faculty in this program come to our classrooms with recent and relevant industry experience. Each instructor has a successful career in the beauty industry and is ready to share everything they know with you. Our instructors are diverse and well-rounded and support an inclusive environment for all who wish to pursue a career in the professional makeup industry.
Get professional experience through a field placement
In the second year of this program, you’ll participate in a 40-hour field placement where you can use your newly acquired professional makeup skills in an industry setting. Your placement will be assigned based on your specific career interests. 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
As a Makeup for Media and Creative Arts diploma program graduate, you’ll have the skillset and the confidence to step directly into the workplace. Your time in this innovative and cutting-edge program will help you build a portfolio of artistry that will speak for itself. Our graduates go on to have successful careers in film and television, commercial marketing and advertising, theatre and performing arts, fashion and editorial, sales and management and so much more.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
You can apply to Sheridan’s certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs as a “mature student” if you:
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
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:
CAD20,470.07 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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