A rare program in Ontario, Sheridan’s Cosmetic Techniques and Management diploma program equips you with both the creative hands-on application techniques and the management, sales and interpersonal skills you need for a career in the cosmetics and beauty-related industries. The program includes two 40-hour field placement assignments based on your specific career interests.
Highly respected professors who remain active in the industry teach you the skills of a professional make-up artist:
- Make-up application techniques for film and television, runway, fashion and black and white/colour photography
- Colour theory and application
- Skin care and product knowledge
- Marketing, advertising, business entrepreneurship and sales skills
You learn through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practical assignments. Classes include:
- Applying make-up to live models
- Drawing and rendering theatrical make-up
- Applying special effects make-up from a specialized kit
- Presentations by guest speakers from the industry
- Applying make-up at charity fashion shows, high schools, women’s shelters and senior centres
- Field trips to businesses employing professionals in the cosmetic industry
- Two professional photo shoots of your work
Two Practicums Give Workplace Experience
You'll undertake a 40-hour practicum during each year of your two-year make-up artist program. These practicums are driven by your areas of interest and can range from working in a photographer’s studio or in live theatre to helping with make-up application for television.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
or
Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details.)
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
| |
|
|
| TERM 1 |
|
|
| COMM 19999 |
Essential Communication Skills |
3 |
| COSM 16859 |
Product Knowledge: Skin and Nails |
5 |
| MKTG 12068 |
Market Analysis |
3 |
| COSM 11254 |
Fundamentals of Makeup Application |
3 |
| COSM 12185 |
Theory of Makeup and Colour |
3 |
| VDES 15679 |
Principles of Display and Design |
3 |
| Total: |
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 2 |
|
|
| COMM 10082 |
Industry Profile and Orientation |
3 |
| COSM 10172 |
Integrated Retail Strategies |
3 |
| COSM 13314 |
Hair Styling for Makeup Artists |
3 |
| COSM 26764 |
Comprehensive Makeup Application |
3 |
| COSM 20199 |
Specialized Makeup: Theory and Application |
5 |
| HEAL 13271G |
Wellness and Healthy Living |
3 |
| Total: |
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 3 |
|
|
| COSM 20082 |
Theatrical Makeup: Character and Design |
5 |
| ADVG 10686 |
Advertising and Promotion |
3 |
| COSM 27198 |
Film and Television Makeup |
3 |
| COSM 20133 |
Introduction to Portfolio Design |
3 |
| FLPL 27370 |
Placement Preparation and Civic Engagement |
3 |
| COSM 2009 |
Advanced Hair Styling Techniques for MU Artists |
3 |
| GNED |
General Education |
3 |
| Total: |
|
22 |
| |
|
|
| TERM 4 |
|
|
| NEW |
Studio Techniques |
3 |
| COSM 23314 |
Integrated Portfolio Development |
5 |
| MGMT 12297 |
Industry Culture: Professionalism and Leadership |
3 |
| COSM 29599 |
Out-of-Kit SPF/X Makeup |
3 |
| FLPL 24964 |
Field Seminar and Practice 2: Cosmetics |
3 |
| GNED |
General Education |
3 |
| Total: |
|
20 |
Note: Courses subject to change.