Sheridan College

Course Details

Makeup for Media and Creative Arts

Course Description

A rare program in Ontario, Sheridan’s Makeup for Media and Creative Arts diploma program equips you with both the creative hands-on application techniques and the management, sales and interpersonal skills you need for a career in the cosmetics and beauty-related industries. The program includes one 40-hour field placement assignment based on your specific career interests. Highly respected professors who remain active in the industry teach you the skills of a professional make-up artist: 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.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
2year

Career outcomes

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 the following areas: Advertising Film/television make-up Live theatre Freelance artist Sales and marketing Photography studio Wedding make-up.

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