Here is NIC's 2021 graduate Alanna Burkholder (@alannab.mua) already on set as Second Makeup Assistant. Congratulations Alanna! We knew you...
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Vancouver's Only SPFX Program
The only way to be successful in this competitive landscape as a highly skilled Special Effects Makeup Artist, is to have the top technical knowledge and practical ability to apply it better than your competitors.
NIC’s advanced prosthetic makeup course, is designed to introduce you to the most innovative products and techniques used in the SPFX movie makeup industry.
From concept design, to completed character creation, students will be guided through body prop fabrication, silicon tongue appliances, ventilated hair pieces, life casting, sculpting a bust, front torso piece and more.
No other film makeup course in Vancouver will have you as prepared to work as a SPFX makeup artist in the Film and TV industry.
Vancouver's Only SPFX Program
The only way to be successful in this competitive landscape as a highly skilled Special Effects Makeup Artist, is to have the top technical knowledge and practical ability to apply it better than your competitors.
NIC’s advanced prosthetic makeup course, is designed to introduce you to the most innovative products and techniques used in the SPFX movie makeup industry.
From concept design, to completed character creation, students will be guided through body prop fabrication, silicon tongue appliances, ventilated hair pieces, life casting, sculpting a bust, front torso piece and more.
No other film makeup course in Vancouver will have you as prepared to work as a SPFX makeup artist in the Film and TV industry.
Success Stories
Successful people are the results of successful methods of education
Today we are spotlighting NIC SFX graduate: Marissa Zurita! Marissa graduated from New Image in 2017. Since then she returned...
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Today we are spotlighting NIC SFX graduate: Jinx Isaacs @jinxisaacs! Jinx has just completed work on the makeup team of...
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Current makeup student Daniela Rojas-Vizcaino (@nani_rouge) keyed Makeup Effects, assisted by current student Jaylene Ferreria (@perfect___finish) on SWITCH CITY, directed...
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Introducing: Toby Tzu-Jung Lee! Since graduating from NIC’s makeup program, Toby has worked as a successful makeup artist on many...
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It’s time for a NIC graduate spotlight! Today we are introducing: Melissa Sahlstrom. Melissa is a film and television makeup...
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Advanced Prosthetics – SPFX
As an intensive program, this course is only made available to those who have existing experience in makeup.
Whether you have worked professionally as a makeup artist, or are continuing to build upon your education, you are now prepared for the technical challenges and accomplishments that come with being a highly skilled SPFX makeup artist.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
Meet Our Faculty
Train with tenured industry experts who have earned their chops with decades of experience, award winners and directors who are actively working in the industry of TV, film, makeup and spa all around the world.
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