About Makeup For Media And Creative Arts in Sheridan College (Ontario)

Learn from professors with experience in the industry

During this program, you'll work with experienced professors to learn:

• Make-up application techniques for film and television, runway, fashion and black and white/colour photography.
• Colour theory and application.
• Skin care and product knowledge.
• Marketing, advertising, business entrepreneurship and sales skills.

Hands-on classes

Learn to:

• Apply make-up to live models.
• Draw and render theatrical make-up.
• Apply special effects make-up from a specialized kit.
• Apply make-up at charity fashion shows, high schools, women's shelters and senior centres.

Guest speakers and field trips are also featured.

Learning Outcomes

The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:

• Assess the chemical composition of cosmetic products and recommend appropriate cosmetic treatments.
• Differentiate ingredients found in cosmetic products and identify their functions and effects.
• Identify and apply various make-up equipment and techniques used for professional application.
• Create a variety of make-up special effects to portray a theme or cater to the requirements of events.
• Apply relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, wellness, aging issues and skin disorders to the provision of specialized cosmetic application.
• Compare and contrast sales strategies and promotion techniques used in the cosmetic industry.
• Identify, analyze and apply colour relationships and theories in the application of cosmetics and products for diverse skin types.
• Develop business communication, promotion and marketing tools and materials for specific audiences in the cosmetic and toiletries industry sector.

Career Opportunities

Sheridan provides the well-rounded education employers want. Graduates of Sheridan’s two-year Makeup for Media and Creative Arts program are prepared for employment in a variety of areas.

Employment Areas

• Advertising and editorial make-up
• Film/television make-up
• Freelance artist
• Live theatre
• Photography studio
• Sales and marketing
• Wedding make-up

Academic qualification equivalents

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS       :    6 – Overall Band Score with no Band below 5.5
• TOEFL      :    80 (20L,W,S,R) iBT (Internet-based TOEFL) or 550 Paper-based
• PTE A       :    58 - Overall Minimum Score  (49L,W,S,R)

Sheridan College (Ontario) Highlights

Sheridan College (Ontario) The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Though the cost of attendance for a student studying at Sheridan College would vary as per standard of living and choices of an individual, however, the estimated average cost for an academic year is tabulated below: