Makeup Design for Film & Television

Makeup Design for Film & Television

Gain hands-on experience in the world of production makeup.

In 12 months you will graduate with:

• A diploma in Makeup Design for Film & Television
• A comprehensive portfolio
• Access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board
• Industry connections that will help guide your career

Requirements

A letter of intent AND your 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
• A portfolio consisting of photographs that best illustrates your artistic vision in makeup. These should be done mostly on a model and not on yourself (one or two samples on yourself is acceptable). Regardless of your experience level, please include a range of make-ups such as beauty, injuries, & character that are done on a variety of faces (preferably not all on the same model). Don’t be intimidated; this gives us a good idea of your current skillset! Portfolio may have a maximum of 12 pieces, 3 of which may be be sketches, paintings, or sculpts.

Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

When you talk to your Advisor, let them know that you've completed the Foundation program and they will put a copy of your diploma in your file for you.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute's website.

Term 1 Course Descriptions

• Career Prep 01
• Glamour and Fashion 01
• Visual Art
• Production Skills 01
• Corrective Makeup
• Digital Media & Design 01

Term 2 Course Descriptions

• Out of Kit FX
• Glamour and Fashion 02
• Visual Art
• Hairstyling and Wigs 01
• Digital Media & Design 02

Term 3 Course Descriptions

• Bald Caps
• Character Technique 01
• Production Skills 02
• Digital Media and Design
• Prosthetics Construction 01
• Hair Laying
• Hairstyling and Wigs 02
• Production Skills 02

Term 4 Course Descriptions

• Character Technique 02
• Digital Media and Design 03
• Prosthetics Construction 01

Term 5 Course Descriptions

• Over the Head Masks
• Foam Latex Appliances
• Lace Wigs
• Silicone
• Digital Media & Design 03
• Ventilated Hair Pieces

Term 6 Course Descriptions

• Career Prep 02
• Career Prep 03
• Career Prep 04
• Prosthetics Construction 02
• Silicone
• Digital Media and Design 03

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.

• Canadian students: C$32,950
• International students: C$50,000

• 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.