Penthouse-510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6B 1L8

The New Image College of fine arts is located on the penthouse level of the Heritage Standard Building in the downtown district of Vancouver, surrounded by chic dining spots, boutiques and shopping centers. Founded in 1980, it is a division of Global Model and talent Inc., offering full-time and part-time programs designed to help students succeed in the dynamic, fast-paced Acting, make-up and SPA industries. The New Image College of Fine Arts campus features several teaching studios, a wardrobe and props area, scene library, make-up rooms, esthetic teaching studios, a salon, cafeteria and student lounge areas.

The make-up artistry program prepares students to start their own businesses and to work in the fashion, bridal, spa and entertainment industries. Alumni work throughout North America, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Many students in the make-up artist program get hands-on experience working on location for feature films, commercial sets and photo shoots, building strong video and photo portfolios. They interact with actors, directors and photographers and discover what it means to be a professional in the industry.

The 910-hour esthetics program at the New Image College of Fine Arts teaches students preventative skin care along with invigorating treatments, preparing them for the certification exam and employment in high-end spas. Students attend class for 21 hours a week, taking classes covering manicures, pedicures, electro therapy, hair removal, facials and medical esthetics.

Quick Facts

The full-time, 880-hour make-up artistry diploma program at the New Image College of Fine Arts includes courses in beauty fundamentals, bridal, hair design, airbrushing, photography theory, prosthetics and make-up and photography.

Instructors in the make-up program have dozens of credits to their names, including Elf, Ghost Rider, Scary Movie, Final Destination, Loch Ness and MTV.

The New Image College of Fine Arts spa technician diploma program boasts a 90 percent placement rate for graduates.

The professional acting diploma program entails 960 credit hours and requires classes in voice and movement, text analysis, scene study and auditioning.

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