Makeup Diploma
Regular price $500.00or 4 interest-free payments of $125 bi-weekly with . Learn more
Start the career of your dreams as a professional makeup artist with our longest running & most in demand course. This 12 week accredited diploma course is curated to take you from the basics of makeup to specialized skills in the world of the fashion, photography & film industries. Ideal for students with no experience or artists who are looking to upgrade their techniques.
This program is eligible for government student funding. Learn more about student funding here. The Makeup Diploma is the prerequisite for our Advanced Makeup Diploma Program.
Need a flexible schedule, prefer online learning, or located outside of Calgary? We've taken this popular course completely online with our Virtual Makeup Diploma.
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PREQUISITES
- Students must be 18 years old or older. If the student is not yet 18 years of age, they must have graduated high school.
Pay Registration Deposit
Once you've completed your application form, select your course date above and add your registration deposit to your cart to checkout.
Upon receipt of a completed application form and registration deposit, admissions will promptly review your application and notify you within 48 hours regarding your application status.
Accepted students are responsible to complete their 'Alberta Student Enrolment Contract' and other application registration steps in a timely manner. This agreement will be included in their welcome email.
FULL TIME DAY CLASS
Program Hours & Duration: 252 hours over 12 weeks
Theory & Practical Classes: Wednesday to Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
2025 Start Dates
- January 8th - March 28th
- March 5th - May 23rd
*Dates are subject to change
- Tuition - $4697.00
- Kit - $1197.00
- Total - $5894.00
Deposit of $500.00 is deducted from your balance owing.
Learn more about our our payment options here. This program is eligible for government student funding.
*All fees are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to change. GST is applicable to all kit fees, but does not apply to tuition. Tuition includes the exam fees for the ITEC International Makeup Certificate & Award in Infection Prevention for Makeup Services.
- Intro to the makeup industry
- Your makeup kit & tools
- Hygiene & sterilization
- Anatomy & physiology
- Professional communication & consultation
- Skin structure, care & functions
- Product knowledge
- Basic application & blending techniques
MODULE #2
- Facial structure & shapes
- Enhancing & correcting
- Highlight & contouring
- Brows - creating, correcting, defining, basics & trends
- Color theory including corrective color
- techniques & schemes
- Basic camouflage techniques
- Corrective eye techniques
MODULE #3
- Corrective lip techniques
- Advanced eye techniques
- Liner and false lashes
- Daywear & dramatic makeup applications
- Dewy & sun-kissed makeup looks
- Lashify Pro how to
- Makeup scenarios
MODULE #4
- Ethnic makeup
- Various skin tone techniques
- Various facial structure techniques
- Mature makeup
- Face charting
- Bridal makeup, consultations & considerations
MODULE #5
- Cosmetic retailing - clients & makeup techniques, image & sales
- Image recreation
- Color photography
- Photographer guest appearance
- B & W photography
- Male makeup
MODULE #6
- Shoot etiquette
- Television, commercial & video makeup
- Set etiquette
- Continuity & schedules
- Inspiration
- Creative application
- Runway makeup - storyboards, scheduling, distance & lighting
MODULE #7
- Decade makeup - authentic & inspired
- Creativity and inspiration
- Moodboards
- Storyboard design
MODULE #8
- Beauty & business
- Marketing
- Brand awareness
- Social media
- Promo material
- Building your website
- Portfolio building
- Video how to for social
- Diploma exams
MODULE #9-12
- Portfolio Development Project