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Diploma of Advanced Special Effects Makeup, Prosthetics and Props
- Oakville, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year graduate certificate training artists in special effects makeup, prosthetics, props and animatronics.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Advanced Special Effects Makeup
- Prosthetics and Props
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: One-year
- three-semester programme (40 credits). Courses cover makeup application
- facial prosthetics.
Career outcomes
- SPFX artist or assistant
- prosthetic artist
- special effects makeup artist
- prop builder
- puppet maker
- scenic painter
- SPFX coordinator
- museum or trade exhibit technician
- freelance artist
Curriculum
- One-year
- three-semester programme (40 credits). Courses cover makeup application and facial prosthetics
- sculpting and anatomy
- molding and casting
- advanced prosthetics
- props and puppetry
- animatronics
- 3D digital modelling and business strategies for the media industry
- ending with an immersive production and placement term.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A postsecondary diploma
- advanced diploma or degree in a related field
- or related work experience as set per programme (some ask for a resume
- statement or portfolio
- a few set a 65% minimum). Official transcripts are required at application.
Accepted academic background
Postsecondary 2-year diploma, 3-year advanced diploma or 3-/4-year degree (some programmes accept related work experience with resume and cover letter); official transcripts at application
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21
- Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5
- PTE Academic no section below 4.5)
- Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose a graduate certificate and check availability and admission requirements on its page. Apply online through Sheridan's International Application Portal and pay the 110 CAD application fee. Upload postsecondary transcripts with notarized English translations; a resume or statement may be requested in the portal. Accept your offer in the Applicant Portal. Pay the 2
- 000 CAD tuition deposit and remaining fees by the due date. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,593 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Trafalgar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $26,593 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 21, Duolingo 2026 scale 4.5, PTE Academic no section below 4.5), Cambridge Duolingo 115 (no integrated subscore below 95), IELTS Academic 6.5. A portfolio is required.