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Makeup Artistry Certificate

Continuing Studies has launched a Makeup Artistry Certificate. Taught by well respected professionals in the field, this program will provide you with the expert knowledge and skills needed to work in areas such as retailing, bridal, fashion and photography, film, television and stage. Students will gain from a combination of theory, practical learning, guest speakers, portfolio building and class trips.

Join Makeup Fundamentals this term to complete the pre-requisites for this program and gain the fundamentals to become a professional in this growing and exciting career where opportunities abound.

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Program Description

Required Courses:

To obtain a Makeup Artistry Certificate, the following four courses must be completed, along with one elective course.

Elective Courses:

A minimum of one elective course is required. Students have the option of completing all three.




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:

An 80% attendance record is required. ABE Intermediate or Grade 10 equivalent*

Recommended characteristics:

- Integrate learning across the Makeup Artistry disciplines

- Ability to administer personal service to a client

- Reflect on their own practice

- Move from concept (idea/vision) to application (applying the idea/vision on model)

- Analyze, critique the practice, theory of Make Up Artistry

- Conduct research - use and adapt information to specific projects

- Communicate work in an oral and written form

- Present work effectively in group settings

- Ability to plan and work independently

- Ability to adapt in any situation



Register for Courses in this Program

Additional Cost: Makeup kit - $600.00

Contact Information:

Senior Program Coordinator: Anne Tollstam, 604.443.8668

Program Coordinator: Nadia Albano, 604.443.8670

Program Assistant: Margaret McIlwaine, 604.443.8711

    Online     Fax     In Person
If you've made your choice and know the course you want, register now. Download and complete the (PDF) registration form and fax to 604.443.8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Evening and Bridal Makeup MKUP 1102 required
Fashion & Photography Makeup MKUP 1103 required
Freelance & Career Development MKUP 1104 required
Makeup Artistry Fundamentals MKUP 1101 required
Airbrush Makeup MKUP 1105 elective


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


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