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2026 Program Start Dates

Transform.
Create.
Push the limits.

Nine professional programs across diploma and certificate pathways. CMU sets the international standard in makeup artistry — from fashion and film to special effects, prosthetics and creature design.

9
Programs
4–46
Weeks Duration
50+
2026 Intakes
1987
Est. Toronto
We are creative.
We are risk-takers.
We are boundary-pushers.
We are authentic.
We are professionals.
We are non-conformists.
We are outliers.

Diploma & Certificate Programs

Find your path.

Double Diploma - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

40/46wks

Double Diploma

CMU’s most comprehensive program. Every discipline of professional makeup artistry in one.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling
Fashion Photographic Makeup
Theatrical & Film Makeup
Prosthetic Makeup
Practical Creature Makeup

2026 Intake Dates

January 5  ·  September 14

Complete Makeup Artist - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

35wks

Complete Makeup Artist

CMU’s most popular diploma. The skills to launch a career across all makeup disciplines.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling
Film & Television Makeup
Prosthetic Makeup
Practical Creature Makeup

2026 Intake Dates

Feb 23  ·  Apr 20  ·  Jul 6  ·  Aug 14  ·  Sep 7  ·  Oct 26

Comprehensive Makeup Artist - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

29wks

Comprehensive Makeup Artist

Film, TV, fashion, bridal — and the fundamentals of prosthetics application.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling
Fashion Photographic Makeup
Theatrical Makeup
Film & Television Makeup
Prosthetic Makeup

2026 Intake Dates

Jan 5  ·  Feb 23  ·  Apr 20  ·  Jul 6  ·  Aug 17  ·  Sep 7  ·  Sep 14  ·  Oct 26

Global Makeup Artist - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

23wks

Global Makeup Artist

Work with actors, models and performers on set. Or build your own business. Your call.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling
Fashion Photographic Makeup
Theatrical Makeup
Film & Television Makeup

2026 Intake Dates

Jan 5  ·  Feb 23  ·  Apr 20  ·  Jul 6  ·  Aug 17  ·  Sep 7  ·  Sep 14  ·  Oct 26

Digital Effects Makeup Artist - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

17wks

Digital Effects Makeup Artist

Creature design, digital effects, ZBrush. The fastest-growing field in the industry.

Includes

Practical Creature Makeup
Photoshop for Makeup Artists
Life Drawing & Figurative Sculpting
Digital Character Design: ZBrush

2026 Intake Dates

May 18  ·  August 10

Total Fashion Makeup Artist - CMU College Toronto

Diploma

12wks

Total Fashion Makeup Artist

Editorial. Fashion. Camera-ready hair and makeup. Done in 12 weeks.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling
Fashion Photographic Makeup
Career Planning

2026 Intake Dates

Jan 5  ·  Feb 23  ·  Apr 20  ·  Jul 6  ·  Aug 17  ·  Sep 7  ·  Sep 14  ·  Oct 26

Fashion Photographic Makeup Certificate - CMU College Toronto

Certificate

7wks

Fashion Photographic Makeup

From Instagram to TV. The foundation for a fashion makeup career — in 7 weeks.

Includes

Fashion Photographic Makeup
Fashion Photographic Certificate

2026 Intake Dates

Feb 2  ·  Mar 23  ·  May 18  ·  Aug 17  ·  Aug 31  ·  Oct 5  ·  Oct 12  ·  Nov 25

Photographic Studio Hairstyling Certificate - CMU College Toronto

Certificate

4wks

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling

4-week intensive hairstyling built specifically for camera and stage. No fluff.

Includes

Photographic & Studio Hairstyling

2026 Intake Dates

Jan 5  ·  Feb 23  ·  Apr 20  ·  Jul 6  ·  Aug 17  ·  Sep 7  ·  Sep 14  ·  Oct 26

Creature Design Certificate - CMU College Toronto

Certificate

6wks

Creature Design Certificate

Design and build original character concepts. SFX sculpting for film, TV and theatre.

Includes

Creature character concept design
Special effects sculpting
SFX makeup for film & TV

2026 Intake Dates

Jan 12  ·  Apr 6  ·  Jun 1  ·  Jun 29  ·  Aug 24  ·  Sep 14  ·  Nov 9

Alumni

Graduates who set the standard.

“I walked around set and asked makeup artists what school they’d recommend. Everyone unanimously said CMU.”

Jaye Falcioni

Jaye Falcioni

Film & TV Makeup Artist, CMU Alumna

“Being able to learn about all the paths I can take in this profession is simply magical.”

Julio Cesar Da Silva

Julio Cesar Da Silva

Fashion & Bridal Makeup Artist, CMU Graduate

“Each and every teacher had years of real industry experience. I had the most amazing time learning from the best.”

Billy Manik

Billy Manik

Bollywood Makeup Artist, CMU Alumna

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