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Close-up of a woman's face showcasing bright blue eyeshadow and peachy lipstick, applied by a JCI makeup student in Vancouver, BC.

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Drawing of an ethereal makeup design created by a JCI makeup program student in Vancouver, BC.

MEDIA MAKEUP

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This 7-month, full-time program offers students comprehensive training in makeup artistry, placing a special emphasis on skills for film, television, and digital makeup. The curriculum spans from beauty and glamour makeup to special effects and prosthetics, ensuring a well-rounded education for any aspiring professional makeup artist.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Program length: 7 months (includes 2 weeks breaks and stat holidays)
520 hours/26 weeks of in-class education
Class size: 16 students max per cohort

Graduates of JCI’s Media Makeup Program go on to employment in a variety of roles.
Career opportunities include:
- TV/Film Makeup Artist
- Freelance Bridal Makeup Artist
- Freelance Editorial Makeup Artist
- Special Effects Makeup Artist
- Prosthetics Makeup Artist
- Laboratory Technician
- Sales Representative for Cosmetic Lines
- Makeup Influencer
- Content Creator
- Online Marketing Specialist
- Beauty Consultant
- Makeup Brand Ambassador
- Product Line Creator
- Medical Makeup Artist
- Prosthetic Sculptor
- Mould-Maker
- Makeup Educator

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Bloom into Beauty: Spring 2024 Makeup Trends

Spring 2024 is all about fresh-faced beauty, lightweight makeup, and pops of color. Embrace the season’s blooming trends and the fresh energy and creativity that spring brings.

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A lifelong artist, Michael Fels, turned his interest from drawing and painting faces to actually painting on faces in 2014 when he attended the JCI Institute. Now, Michael loves to connect with each client so they can leave the chair feeling confident and fabulous.

Today, we have interviewed Michael to learn his journey, what got him to JCI and his exciting upcoming events!

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From Prison Break to A Series of Unfortunate Events to See, JCI Makeup Artistry Grad Bree-Anna Lehto has worked on some of the most notorious Films & TV Shows in the past five years.

Since graduating from JCI Institute in 2013, Bree has worked non-stop in what she loves – FX Makeup. Today, we had the pleasure to interview her and ask about her experience in the industry, as well as her most recent project with Lindala Schminken FX & Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’.

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