Special FX Makeup Diploma

Alberta's film industry brought $482 million to our economy last year. Want in? Learn the essential SFX makeup & professional skills to work in the booming TV & Film industry with our Special FX Makeup Diploma.

Take the lead to transform talent into captivating characters with SFX makeup! Learn to create realistic cuts, scars, zombies, illnesses, bruises, burns, frostbite and more! Your characters come to life with dirt, tears, beards, various prosthetics, bald caps, and aging effects. 

PLUS learn about various film union requirements, and your role and expectations on set. We teach you how to dissect a script to create a character breakdown, budget for productions and time limitations, and maintain continuity. Our partnership with local film schools provides immediate opportunities for our students to gain experience on set and start growing their reel & resume.

Enroll in the Special FX Makeup Diploma on its own, or it is now included in our comprehensive Honors Makeup Artistry Diploma program for bundled tuition savings.

Located outside of Calgary? We offer this course in a virtual format for distance learning. Contact us to learn more.

We are transitioning to a virtual format, our March enrolment date will be our last in person session.

This program is eligible for government student funding. Learn more about student funding here. 

PREREQUISITES

• Students need Makeup Experience and Airbrush Knowledge.

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