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CMU TORONTO Comprehensive Makeup Artist Program

From hairstyling and makeup application for film, television & fashion, to prosthetic makeup application. CMU’s Comprehensive Makeup Artist Program provides extensive instruction in the skills you’ll need to launch your career in makeup artistry.

What you'll learn

This unique 6-month program provides hands-on, intensive training from award-winning makeup artists in an intimate classroom setting.

At CMU, we foster a community of inclusivity and authenticity. Immerse yourself in our highly creative environment and find inspiration around every corner, in every classroom, and, best of all, yourself.

COURSES INCLUDED:

Career paths

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to work in:

  • Fashion & editorial makeup
  • Bridal & special event makeup
  • Film & TV Special effects makeup
  • Theatrical & live event makeup

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Dates and costs

DURATION

Full-time
29 weeks 

Monday to Friday
9:30am - 4:30pm
(One hour for lunch)

COURSE START DATES

January 6th, 2025
September 2025

TUITION (CDN) $16,995

+ $6,480* Student kit
+ $103* Text books

+ $3,250 International students

* +hst

Speak with our Admissions Advisor to learn more about financing including available scholarships, OSAP and payment details.

Success stories

Over 5,000 makeup artists have graduated from CMU in the past 30 years. 

From Roots to Savage x Fenty Vol. 2: Alumna Arielle Park’s incredible success story

From Roots to Savage x Fenty Vol. 2: Alumna Arielle Park’s incredible success story

Complete Makeup Artist Grad Louisa Liao Has Reve’d Up Her Makeup Career to the Universe and Beyond!

Complete Makeup Artist Grad Louisa Liao Has Reve’d Up Her Makeup Career to the Universe and Beyond!

Recent Complete Program grad Lateisha Grant is making her mark in the Fashion world

Recent Complete Program grad Lateisha Grant is making her mark in the Fashion world

From Film School to Makeup Artistry: Complete Makeup Program Alumna Jaye Falcioni leaves her mark on Netflix shows, short films and more.

From Film School to Makeup Artistry: Complete Makeup Program Alumna Jaye Falcioni leaves her mark on Netflix shows, short films and more.