Students who successfully complete this course will have the knowledge and skills to apply makeup for television and film, as well as trending makeup for music videos. Students will obtain significant insight into the inner workings of the makeup department while learning
vital information and strategies to succeed in this booming field. To complete this module, students will apply makeup for actors’ demo reels using their newly acquired knowledge and skill set.

Students who successfully complete this course will have a thorough understanding of how to handle an airbrush safely and professionally. This lesson will cover both strategies for creating eye-catching fantasy looks and realistic approaches employed in the film business. Students will learn about several kinds of airbrush guns, compressor theory, and product knowledge. Students will also develop knowledge on character design and colour theory.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge and skillset to work on theater productions. Students will understand the fundamental differences between theatrical productions and television/film productions, as well as how these variances affect makeup design. Students will build confidence in various makeup applications and use their abilities in a real theater show through hands-on experience!

Students who successfully complete this course will have a broad awareness of makeup effects products as well as a thorough comprehension of how various materials can be employed and the circumstances surrounding product selection. This module teaches students how to fabricate amazing 2D and 3D effects from products found in their kits as opposed to creating pre-made prosthetics. Because of their speed and low cost, these techniques are essential for a makeup artist who specialize in film makeup.

Students will learn how to create realistic effects such as building a ventilated mustache, beard laying, applying the most frequent injury simulations, dirt application, blood application, bald cap creation, and more.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to bring their makeup effect characters to life. Students will develop and practice their new and exciting skills in character design, Life casting, sculpting, molding, running and application techniques.

This course begins with the most used small makeup effects and progresses to the creation of many full character designs. The concepts and applications studied in this course will provide the student with a substantial amount of hands-on practical experience, which is required to acquire confidence and enhance skill level.

This course is designed to provide students with vital knowledge and practical skills for working on set as a special effects makeup artist as well as making prosthetics in the shop.

Students will use new and difficult techniques to hone their previously learned skills in casting, sculpting, and molding. Students will learn how to make blood rigging (a prosthetic wound that can bleed on camera), a realistic prop silicone arm, and a full-head foam latex character in this course! This portion of the course will teach students advanced techniques for working on set and in a makeup effects lab/shop.

Students completing this course will be able to create a character breakdown, makeup design, and budget for a short film. Depending on the storyline, this module may feature both straight makeup and makeup effects. Students will collaborate with the acting department to develop the aesthetics, as well as create the necessary prosthetics for the film in the “lab.” The course will finish with filming days on set, a call sheet, and IMDB credit. 

This course will visit essential tools of a strong business plan. It will give the students the opportunity to review and updating the students’ resume, cover letter, and portfolio as necessary, as well as developing a strong professional identity online will assure that students are ready to join their fellow working alumni. Students also gain extensive knowledge of the Unions in British Columbia and the steps it will take to achieve membership.

With the assistance of the NIC Community and our student resources, you will begin the basis of your professional Makeup Career in Canada. With incredible opportunities in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, we urge you to work hard, stay focused, and remember that the NIC Community is always available to help.