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Diploma in Makeup Design For Film and Television Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School, Canada

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CAD 33950

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A VFS Makeup Design for Film & Television Education

  • In 12 months you will graduate with:
    • A diploma in Makeup Design for Film & Television
    • A comprehensive portfolio
    • Access to the VFS Alumni Directory & Job Board
    • Industry connections that will help guide your career

Term 01:-Learn the fundamentals of beauty makeup, as well as colour theory and facial anatomy.
Term 02:-Recreate classic decade looks and adapt them for contemporary application. Simulate a full range of injuries and effects.
Term 03:-Learn to define character through hair-laying, wigs, bald caps, airbrushing, and advanced paint techniques.
Term 04:-Pour yourself into life-casts, sculpting, age makeup, and mold-making to create three-dimensional prosthetics.
Term 05:-Create, apply and paint foam latex appliances, masks, master ventilated hair pieces, and human hair lace-front wigs.
Term 06:-Focus on your final portfolio project, and prepare for your career as a makeup artist.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

May 2026

Closed

Jan 2026, Oct 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 68
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.
  • A letter of intent AND your portfolio
    • All applicants are required to submit a maximum 500 word letter of intent and a portfolio. Professional makeup experience is not a pre-requisite. Successful applicants will be chosen based on their expression of passion, talent (whether it be proven or potential), and commitment. Be encouraged to communicate what you feel best conveys your background, your potential, and why you have a profound desire to attend VFS
    • A portfolio that consists of photographs that best illustrate your artistic vision in makeup design (maximum 12 pieces). These are generally images/pictures that are a variety of make-ups that you have applied on other people. For example, some may be beauty and some may be injuries or FX. You can also include sketches, paintings or photos of sculptures.
  • Successful completion of the VFS Foundation Visual Art & Design program

6 IELTS Score
68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

33950

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Resolution Scholarship - 2026

As a new year begins, there’s no better time to commit to your creative future. Vancouver Film School’s highly anticipated 2026 Resolution Scholarship is back! We’re once again empowering creators worldwide to make their resolution count with up to $250,000 in funding for VFS’s world-class training in Film, Animation, Game, and Creative Design.


Important Dates

  • Applications open: January 5, 2026
  • Application deadline: February 9, 2026
  • Winners announced: February 23, 2026 

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