Students from abroad
wishing to study in
beautiful Vancouver, B.C.,
can now develop
specialized Make-up skills
in Fashion. Learn Make-up
artistry at the top Make-
up school in Canada.
Develop your creative and
artistic talents and learn
the professional skills
needed to apply Make-up
for Fashion: fashion
shows, model portfolios,
photo-shoots, weddings,
music videos, and special
occasions. Each successful
International student
will graduate with a
Canadian Diploma
recognizing their Make-up
skills in Fashion.
H o w t o R e g i s t e rContact our admissions department
at (604) 685-0347, email us [email protected] or contact us at
www.blanchemacdonald.com. We will be happy to answer your questions and if you arein town, we can arrange a tour for you of thecollege and the Make-up studios. There is a
limit of 18 students per class and limitedprograms are offered for the International
Make-up Studio program per year.Early registration is strongly
recommended.
S t a r t D a t e sSix month programs, 400 hours:
January 19 2005April 20 2005
July 6 2005October 12 2005
Special Four month acceleratedprogram, 400 hours:
July 11 2005
Blanche Macdonald Ce nt reCity Square, #100 - 555 West 12th AvenueVancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5Z 3X7
T 604.685.0347
F 604.669.1415
W www.blanchemacdonald.com
B L A N C H E M A C D O N A L D C E N T R E • V A N C O U V E R , B C , C A N A D A
t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l
p r o g r a mm a ke-up studio
Printed in Canada
This bro c h u re is fully pro t e cted bycopyright and nothing may be reprinted,re p roduced, transmitted in any fo r m ,without the written permission from thepublisher. Blanche Macdonald Centre is awholly owned division of Pacifique RicheE nterprises Ltd. Co p y r i g ht © 2005 byBlanche Macdonald Centre.
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Since 1960, the Blanche Macdonald
Centre has offered the highest
quality training in Make-up Artistry.
Today, the Centre is recognized as
the leading Make-up college in
Canada. The college is located
minutes away from downtown
Vancouver. Occupying three floors of
space totalling 30,000 square feet
within a heritage shopping mall, the
college graduates over one thousand
students a year in Fashion Design,
Fashion Merchandising, Esthetics,
and Make-up Artistry.
the college
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DAWA TSOMO, Tibet
Luz Elena has established a prominentcareer in Mexico. Her Make-up creditsinclude fashion editorials in “El Mural”,“Siglo 21” and a monthly column in theMexican wedding magazine, “Fiancée”.
“The program inspiredme to perfect my skills.The teachers were reallyinspiring and gave 100% each and every day.”
LUCY GONZALEZ,Monterey, Mexico
LUZ ELENAGuadalajara,Mexico
Attracting students from all continents, the Blanche Macdonald Centre
is committed to providing a complete English immersion experience. All
instruction and communication is delivered in English. Interacting with
native English instructors, guest speakers and top industry make-up
artists, models and photographers, you will have the chance to
strengthen your speaking and listening skills. Students are encouraged
to speak English only, in the classroom and on campus. To assist our
International students in developing solid English skills and becoming
comfortable with North American culture and customs, this “English
only” policy has proven to be a success. With students arriving from
France, Ireland, Britain, Norway, Australia, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, India,
China, United States, Mexico and South America, the Blanche
Macdonald college has attracted a global community that is committed
to creating the best in art, technology and fashion.
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Since 1960, the Blanche Macdonald
Centre has offered the highest
quality training in Make-up Artistry.
Today, the Centre is recognized as
the leading Make-up college in
Canada. The college is located
minutes away from downtown
Vancouver. Occupying three floors of
space totalling 30,000 square feet
within a heritage shopping mall, the
college graduates over one thousand
students a year in Fashion Design,
Fashion Merchandising, Esthetics,
and Make-up Artistry.
the college
3
DAWA TSOMO, Tibet
Luz Elena has established a prominentcareer in Mexico. Her Make-up creditsinclude fashion editorials in “El Mural”,“Siglo 21” and a monthly column in theMexican wedding magazine, “Fiancée”.
“The program inspiredme to perfect my skills.The teachers were reallyinspiring and gave 100% each and every day.”
LUCY GONZALEZ,Monterey, Mexico
LUZ ELENAGuadalajara,Mexico
Attracting students from all continents, the Blanche Macdonald Centre
is committed to providing a complete English immersion experience. All
instruction and communication is delivered in English. Interacting with
native English instructors, guest speakers and top industry make-up
artists, models and photographers, you will have the chance to
strengthen your speaking and listening skills. Students are encouraged
to speak English only, in the classroom and on campus. To assist our
International students in developing solid English skills and becoming
comfortable with North American culture and customs, this “English
only” policy has proven to be a success. With students arriving from
France, Ireland, Britain, Norway, Australia, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, India,
China, United States, Mexico and South America, the Blanche
Macdonald college has attracted a global community that is committed
to creating the best in art, technology and fashion.
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SHIRLEY CHOW,Hong Kong
“I had the most funand exciting time inmy life...i loved ithere! The people Imet here were great.I had the bestclassmates and thetalented teachers arevery supportive..”
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Many graduates of the
professional Blanche
Macdonald Make-up
Diploma programs now work
in films, television series,
music videos, fashion show
productions, fashion
editorials and with top
modelling agencies. Some of
our graduates’ film and TV
credits include: Fantastic
Four, Elektra, The Butterfly
Effect, Scary Movie 3, Harry
Potter, Quills, A Knight's Tale,
Moulin Rouge, The Chronicles
of Riddick, White Chicks, X 2
(the X-men sequel), The Sixth
Day, Double Jeopardy, Romeo
Must Die, The L Word, The
Chris Isaak Show, The Twilight
Zone, The X-Files, Stargate,
Cold Squad, and The New
Addams Family.
MINORIYOSHIKAWA,Japan
“I travelled all the way from Norway to go to BlancheMacdonald and it was the best decision of my life! I tell all myfriends about my wonderful experience in Canada. Because of whatI learned at the school, I now work as a Make-up artist forGoldwell International. I work with top fashion photographersand large photo-exhibitions.”ANITA EKRENE, Norway
The Make-up Program Director is Todd MacIntosh. He has been nominated numerous times for
his outstanding Make-up work in Film and Television and won the Emmy award for Buffy the
Vampire Slayer. He has just finished working on Steven Spielberg’s next blockbuster hit, Memoirs
of a Geisha. His additional credits include Make-up for Billy Crystal in City Slickers, John Travolta
and Kirstie Alley for Look Who’s Talking, and the Brady Bunch movies. Also heading up the Make-
up department at the college is Michelle Pedersen, a Gemini Award nominee for Outstanding
Make-up for The New Addams Family.
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SHIRLEY CHOW,Hong Kong
“I had the most funand exciting time inmy life...i loved ithere! The people Imet here were great.I had the bestclassmates and thetalented teachers arevery supportive..”
4 ✼
Many graduates of the
professional Blanche
Macdonald Make-up
Diploma programs now work
in films, television series,
music videos, fashion show
productions, fashion
editorials and with top
modelling agencies. Some of
our graduates’ film and TV
credits include: Fantastic
Four, Elektra, The Butterfly
Effect, Scary Movie 3, Harry
Potter, Quills, A Knight's Tale,
Moulin Rouge, The Chronicles
of Riddick, White Chicks, X 2
(the X-men sequel), The Sixth
Day, Double Jeopardy, Romeo
Must Die, The L Word, The
Chris Isaak Show, The Twilight
Zone, The X-Files, Stargate,
Cold Squad, and The New
Addams Family.
MINORIYOSHIKAWA,Japan
“I travelled all the way from Norway to go to BlancheMacdonald and it was the best decision of my life! I tell all myfriends about my wonderful experience in Canada. Because of whatI learned at the school, I now work as a Make-up artist forGoldwell International. I work with top fashion photographersand large photo-exhibitions.”ANITA EKRENE, Norway
The Make-up Program Director is Todd MacIntosh. He has been nominated numerous times for
his outstanding Make-up work in Film and Television and won the Emmy award for Buffy the
Vampire Slayer. He has just finished working on Steven Spielberg’s next blockbuster hit, Memoirs
of a Geisha. His additional credits include Make-up for Billy Crystal in City Slickers, John Travolta
and Kirstie Alley for Look Who’s Talking, and the Brady Bunch movies. Also heading up the Make-
up department at the college is Michelle Pedersen, a Gemini Award nominee for Outstanding
Make-up for The New Addams Family.
International students withintermediate to advanced Englishskills are welcome to apply to the
program. This is a six month longprogram specializing in Make-upfor Fashion. Develop your Make-
up Portfolio and learn how toapply Make-up for a variety ofdifferent looks and occasions:
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Working with top cosmetic
companies, magazine
editorials, models,
photographers, ad
campaigns, music videos,
portfolios, designers,
runway – this is fashion.
Make-up artists need to
constantly be aware of
changing fashion trends
and styles.
Make-up Fundamentals: applyMake-up on various ethnic groups,age groups, and skintypes.
Make-up Products: learn how touse different types of foundations,eye colours, cheek colours, liners,
contours, and lip colours.Make-up for Daytime and Eveninglooks and Special Occasions
Make-up for different Decades(e.g. Marilyn Monroe, AudreyHepburn, Twiggy).
Make-up and Hairstyling forWeddings: includes stylingtechniques, fashion trends,
up-dos, working with hairpieces and more.Make-up and Hairstyling for
Fashion photo-shoots and FashionShows. Make-up for Models includes
runway, print, modelling portfoliosand composite cards. Fantasy Make-up: use your
imagination and design and c re at eyour own fa nt a sy make - u p s .Fashion Photo-shoot: work with a
professional fashion photographershooting your Make-up in colourand black and white film.
Airbrush Make-up: learn therevolutionary new way of applyingmake-up by using a hand-held
Airbrush with a compressor. Createmake-up that is fast and flawless.Used for fashion shows, fashion
editorial, television and film.
Art and Tech: combine your artistic talents withtechnology. Using our new interactive computer
lab, you will learn how to integrate technologywith the visual. Learn the newest computergenerated imagery and how you can transform
faces and design individual make-ups with thecomputer. Make CDs of your portfolio forprofessional presentation and learn how to
market your talents to develop industryconnections and create an industry network.Learn how to scan photos to optimally match
your visual medium (print, video, television orweb). Create your own make-up “e-portfolio”and make global connections with the make-up
community, industry, and your friends andfamily.
Note: the Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to changecourse curriculum, program outlines, schedules, kit contents,tuition, instructors, and facilities without notice.
“I like everything! Myfavorite part of the programis fashion makeup andphotography. I really likethe photo shoot. It’s easierfor me to understandEnglish. I’m staying atBM to study the NailProgram next...”
KANA SUMIYA,Japan
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the program
International students withintermediate to advanced Englishskills are welcome to apply to the
program. This is a six month longprogram specializing in Make-upfor Fashion. Develop your Make-
up Portfolio and learn how toapply Make-up for a variety ofdifferent looks and occasions:
7
Working with top cosmetic
companies, magazine
editorials, models,
photographers, ad
campaigns, music videos,
portfolios, designers,
runway – this is fashion.
Make-up artists need to
constantly be aware of
changing fashion trends
and styles.
Make-up Fundamentals: applyMake-up on various ethnic groups,age groups, and skintypes.
Make-up Products: learn how touse different types of foundations,eye colours, cheek colours, liners,
contours, and lip colours.Make-up for Daytime and Eveninglooks and Special Occasions
Make-up for different Decades(e.g. Marilyn Monroe, AudreyHepburn, Twiggy).
Make-up and Hairstyling forWeddings: includes stylingtechniques, fashion trends,
up-dos, working with hairpieces and more.Make-up and Hairstyling for
Fashion photo-shoots and FashionShows. Make-up for Models includes
runway, print, modelling portfoliosand composite cards. Fantasy Make-up: use your
imagination and design and c re at eyour own fa nt a sy make - u p s .Fashion Photo-shoot: work with a
professional fashion photographershooting your Make-up in colourand black and white film.
Airbrush Make-up: learn therevolutionary new way of applyingmake-up by using a hand-held
Airbrush with a compressor. Createmake-up that is fast and flawless.Used for fashion shows, fashion
editorial, television and film.
Art and Tech: combine your artistic talents withtechnology. Using our new interactive computer
lab, you will learn how to integrate technologywith the visual. Learn the newest computergenerated imagery and how you can transform
faces and design individual make-ups with thecomputer. Make CDs of your portfolio forprofessional presentation and learn how to
market your talents to develop industryconnections and create an industry network.Learn how to scan photos to optimally match
your visual medium (print, video, television orweb). Create your own make-up “e-portfolio”and make global connections with the make-up
community, industry, and your friends andfamily.
Note: the Blanche Macdonald Centre reserves the right to changecourse curriculum, program outlines, schedules, kit contents,tuition, instructors, and facilities without notice.
“I like everything! Myfavorite part of the programis fashion makeup andphotography. I really likethe photo shoot. It’s easierfor me to understandEnglish. I’m staying atBM to study the NailProgram next...”
KANA SUMIYA,Japan
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the program
how to apply
“The school’s been fab! Everybody hasbeen so nice and friendly. My fashionteacher just knew everything... I havebecome so much more confident andoutgoing!” GEORGINA TYER, Kent, England
Students who are applying to the progam must meet the English requirements of
the College. Good verbal and written skills are necessary. Applicants must be 19
years of age or older or a highschool graduate and have a strong interest in the
Make-up industry. Students must feel comfortable applying make-up to other
students and having make-up applied on them.
To be considered for this program, please submit the student application and send
to the college along with a photocopy of your photo identification. A College
Director will contact you to review your application and conduct a personal or
telephone interview. Once your application has been accepted and your fees have
been paid, the College will forward you a letter of acceptance. Seating is
extremely limited. Early registration is strongly recommended. 8 9
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Blanche Macdonald Make-up
faculty and graduates are
working locally, nationally,
and internationally. Their
fashion make-up credits
include: MAC, MAC Viva Glam,
Make-up Forever, Laura
Mercier, Christian Dior, Stila,
Shu Uemera, Smashbox,
Kiehl's, Calvin Klein, Cosmair,
Shiseido, Estee Lauder,
Clinique, Versace cosmetics,
H20+, Urban Decay, L’Oreal,
The Body Shop, Bobbi Brown,
and Yves St. Laurent
cosmetics; International
fashion shows for Alexander
McQueen, Patrick Cox,
Valentino, and Martine Sitbon;
make-up for special
events such as – The World
Figure Skating championships,
MTV Europe, The Cannes Film
Festival and The Golden
Globes; make-up for fashion
editorials – Australian Vogue,
Vogue Homme, Flare, Elle
(U.S.), InStyle and Harper’s
Bazaar.
“After finishing my lawdegree in Japan, I moved toB.C. to study English at theUniversity of the Okanagan.I’ve always loved make-upand I want to start my owncompany doing BridalMake-up. So far, theprogram is perfect. Everyteacher is great!”KEIKO MATSUSHITA, Japan
how to apply
“The school’s been fab! Everybody hasbeen so nice and friendly. My fashionteacher just knew everything... I havebecome so much more confident andoutgoing!” GEORGINA TYER, Kent, England
Students who are applying to the progam must meet the English requirements of
the College. Good verbal and written skills are necessary. Applicants must be 19
years of age or older or a highschool graduate and have a strong interest in the
Make-up industry. Students must feel comfortable applying make-up to other
students and having make-up applied on them.
To be considered for this program, please submit the student application and send
to the college along with a photocopy of your photo identification. A College
Director will contact you to review your application and conduct a personal or
telephone interview. Once your application has been accepted and your fees have
been paid, the College will forward you a letter of acceptance. Seating is
extremely limited. Early registration is strongly recommended. 8 9
✼
Blanche Macdonald Make-up
faculty and graduates are
working locally, nationally,
and internationally. Their
fashion make-up credits
include: MAC, MAC Viva Glam,
Make-up Forever, Laura
Mercier, Christian Dior, Stila,
Shu Uemera, Smashbox,
Kiehl's, Calvin Klein, Cosmair,
Shiseido, Estee Lauder,
Clinique, Versace cosmetics,
H20+, Urban Decay, L’Oreal,
The Body Shop, Bobbi Brown,
and Yves St. Laurent
cosmetics; International
fashion shows for Alexander
McQueen, Patrick Cox,
Valentino, and Martine Sitbon;
make-up for special
events such as – The World
Figure Skating championships,
MTV Europe, The Cannes Film
Festival and The Golden
Globes; make-up for fashion
editorials – Australian Vogue,
Vogue Homme, Flare, Elle
(U.S.), InStyle and Harper’s
Bazaar.
“After finishing my lawdegree in Japan, I moved toB.C. to study English at theUniversity of the Okanagan.I’ve always loved make-upand I want to start my owncompany doing BridalMake-up. So far, theprogram is perfect. Everyteacher is great!”KEIKO MATSUSHITA, Japan
“BlancheMacdonald isgreat! Myteachers are sokind. They arewonderful make-up artists andthey take goodcare of me. Istudied Biologyin Universityand I wanted tobe creative andnow I haveachieved mydream. I love tocome to schoolevery day. MyEnglish skillshave improved somuch. I can’tbelieve it!”SUN CHUL (PETER) PARK, Ulsan, Korea
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“I appreciate thesupport I have gottenfrom BlancheMacdonald from dayone. It is hard tochange countries andstart a new school allin the same timeperiod. Thank you forthe wonderfulexperience, skill andnewly stimulatedcreativity.”
“I have reallyenjoyed my trainingat BlancheMacdonald. Aftergraduation, I amtravelling to Europeto work with a fashionphotographer.” SELENA WU, Taiwan
CASEY THOMAS,Kennerchell,Pennsylvania, USA
During my parents’ ski trip toWhistler, located hours fromVancouver, I begged then to letme check out makeup schools inthe city. My Mom and I visitedevery makeup counter in the cityand all the Makeup Artistssuggested I go to BlancheMacdonald.Everyone we talked with told us howprofessional the school was and how great the teachers are. After visiting the school, I knew I had to come here!
Since graduating I haveworked with brides and lots offashion models. Some of my bestwork has been in “Quien” ( m a gfrom el infomador-newspaperdistributed all over Mexico)“Mural” (entertainment/fashionnewspaper) and “Bente Bien”.
DAPHNE JIMENZGuadalajara, Mexico
C o s t s$7600 (Canadian) +
payment plans. After July 1, 2005, tuitions
will be $7900 + payment plans.$695 plus government taxes
for Professional Make-up Kit.
KAORU SAITO,Japan
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“BlancheMacdonald isgreat! Myteachers are sokind. They arewonderful make-up artists andthey take goodcare of me. Istudied Biologyin Universityand I wanted tobe creative andnow I haveachieved mydream. I love tocome to schoolevery day. MyEnglish skillshave improved somuch. I can’tbelieve it!”SUN CHUL (PETER) PARK, Ulsan, Korea
10
“I appreciate thesupport I have gottenfrom BlancheMacdonald from dayone. It is hard tochange countries andstart a new school allin the same timeperiod. Thank you forthe wonderfulexperience, skill andnewly stimulatedcreativity.”
“I have reallyenjoyed my trainingat BlancheMacdonald. Aftergraduation, I amtravelling to Europeto work with a fashionphotographer.” SELENA WU, Taiwan
CASEY THOMAS,Kennerchell,Pennsylvania, USA
During my parents’ ski trip toWhistler, located hours fromVancouver, I begged then to letme check out makeup schools inthe city. My Mom and I visitedevery makeup counter in the cityand all the Makeup Artistssuggested I go to BlancheMacdonald.Everyone we talked with told us howprofessional the school was and how great the teachers are. After visiting the school, I knew I had to come here!
Since graduating I haveworked with brides and lots offashion models. Some of my bestwork has been in “Quien” ( m a gfrom el infomador-newspaperdistributed all over Mexico)“Mural” (entertainment/fashionnewspaper) and “Bente Bien”.
DAPHNE JIMENZGuadalajara, Mexico
C o s t s$7600 (Canadian) +
payment plans. After July 1, 2005, tuitions
will be $7900 + payment plans.$695 plus government taxes
for Professional Make-up Kit.
KAORU SAITO,Japan
11
Students from abroad
wishing to study in
beautiful Vancouver, B.C.,
can now develop
specialized Make-up skills
in Fashion. Learn Make-up
artistry at the top Make-
up school in Canada.
Develop your creative and
artistic talents and learn
the professional skills
needed to apply Make-up
for Fashion: fashion
shows, model portfolios,
photo-shoots, weddings,
music videos, and special
occasions. Each successful
International student
will graduate with a
Canadian Diploma
recognizing their Make-up
skills in Fashion.
H o w t o R e g i s t e rContact our admissions department
at (604) 685-0347, email us [email protected] or contact us at
www.blanchemacdonald.com. We will be happy to answer your questions and if you arein town, we can arrange a tour for you of thecollege and the Make-up studios. There is a
limit of 18 students per class and limitedprograms are offered for the International
Make-up Studio program per year.Early registration is strongly
recommended.
S t a r t D a t e sSix month programs, 400 hours:
January 19 2005April 20 2005
July 6 2005October 12 2005
Special Four month acceleratedprogram, 400 hours:
July 11 2005
Blanche Macdonald Ce nt reCity Square, #100 - 555 West 12th AvenueVancouver, British Columbia, Canada V5Z 3X7
T 604.685.0347
F 604.669.1415
W www.blanchemacdonald.com
B L A N C H E M A C D O N A L D C E N T R E • V A N C O U V E R , B C , C A N A D A
t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l
p r o g r a mm a ke-up studio
Printed in Canada
This bro c h u re is fully pro t e cted bycopyright and nothing may be reprinted,re p roduced, transmitted in any fo r m ,without the written permission from thepublisher. Blanche Macdonald Centre is awholly owned division of Pacifique RicheE nterprises Ltd. Co p y r i g ht © 2005 byBlanche Macdonald Centre.