MAKE UP

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EACH OF OUR AMAZINGLY GIFTED AND SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTORS WERE ONCE STUDENTS IN OUR MAKE UP ARTISTRY PROGRAM. THEY WERE HANDPICKED FOR THEIR TALENT, PASSION AND INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT TO RETURN TO THE INSTITUTE TO LEAD AND MOLD THE MAKE UP ARTISTS OF TOMORROW.

MARIE ZAMPINI PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR Marie has over 20 years experience as a professional make up artist & hairdresser and she has been a dedicated instructor at John Casablancas since 1997. She is a gifted artist and displays an unwavering passion and commitment to her role as an Instructor of Beauty and Fashion Make up and program Co-Director. Her experience covers all facets of the industry. She was the first assistant make up artist on the award-winning film Island of Shadows and also worked on Chronicles of Riddick. Some of her fashion and commercial credits include Off the Wall Clothing, Canadian Airlines, Canada 3000, L.G., Hasbro and MTV. She also deals with cosmetic clients Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier. Marie has twice worked with celebrity make up icon Laura Mercier (make up artist to Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez). Marie has been

seen on Urban Rush and Breakfast Television with Simi Sara sharing her make up tips and trade secrets! Marie continues to accept invitations to exclusive seminars with the top make up companies where she receives the most up-to-date news on the new trends in the industry.

TERESA MEYER PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR

Teresa Meyer is what many would call a veteran in the industry. Joining the team of Make up Program Directors, Teresa brings over 12 years of industry experience working in television and film. A member of IATSE, Teresa has worked with the likes of make up extraordinaire Ve Neill, and been a Key or Assistant Make up Artist for many TV series and feature films including V, Hellcats, Smallville, X MEN II & III, Watchmen, Scooby Doo Too, White Chicks, and ELF, just to name a few. Teresa earned her Cosmetic Laser Technician License at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona and completed the Make up Artistry Diploma Program at none other than John Casablancas Institute, including Airbrush Levels 1, 2 and 3. Teresa continues to explore all the facets of make up artistry, challenging what’s possible to create new and extraordinary looks for both the big and small screens.

JENNINE COOK PROGRAM CO-DIRECTOR, MAKE UP INDUSTRY LIAISON, AND CAREER PLANNING INSTRUCTOR

Jennine Cook has explored the make up industry inside and out during her 14-year career as a make up artist. She started out doing demos for lines such as Bobbi Brown, Stila & Laura Mercier at Holt Renfrew, and then worked her way into the position of National Make up Artist and Trainer for a local spa group.

As Jennine’s passion for work in film and television emerged, she got accepted as an intern by the Canadian Film and Television Production Association. This led to many great opportunities including the position of Key Make up Artist on television series such as the W Network’s Shopping Bags and SLICE Network’s Making It Big. In 2006, Jennine was nominated for a Leo Award for her work designing and applying make up effects in the film Children of Fate. Her impressive client list includes McDonald’s, Nissan, Molson, and Mattel Toys, just to name a few!!

The past five years have proven to be the most rewarding in her career as the owner of Pure Beauty Ltd, a wholesale cosmetics company that supplies make up artists, spas, salons and make up schools. Jennine is also the owner of Transformation - a studio & showroom in White Rock, BC that retails theatrical supplies and specializes in costume rentals,

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES

and specialty make up design. A JCI graduate from both the Make up Artistry and Mastery in Prosthetics programs, Jennine taught at JCI for six years before assuming the role of Industry Liaison and Program Co-Director.

DARCI JACKSON INSTRUCTOR OF TV, FILM AND SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE UP

Darci has made her mark on national television audiences with her work on such notable productions as CBC’s Marketplace, the W Network’s Smart Cookies, and Slice’s Making It Big. Her artistry is apparent in the graphic depictions she designed for the aptly named show: True Pulp Murder, which displays to her colleagues and viewers alike the true mastery she has over the craft. She has also worked on numerous short films, day calls and events.

While studying business at the University of Victoria, Darci took a film course on vampires, where her interest was piqued on the possibilities of Special FX make up and prosthetics work. Subsequently, Darci threw her passion into studying just that: She’s an IATSE 891 Permittee member, and a graduate of Mastery in Prosthetics at JCI. Presently, Darci is keying a feature film, continuing to hone her craft; while still taking the time to lend her expertise, experience and enthusiasm to teach the students at JCI.

DAWN KOLKEINSTRUCTOR OF BEAUTY AND FASHION MAKE UP

Dawn has been an instructor with JCI for over 7 years, and has an additional 7 years of previous teaching experience. She is an amazing artist and has done make up for TV shows Making It Big and E Talk Daily. She works with Kiss and Make up in Park Royal Village and has done a host of fashion shows, photo shoots and bridal make up.

TRACY LAI INSTRUCTOR OF TV, FILM AND SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE UP

Tracy is a member of the first graduating class of the Mastery in Prosthetics Program at John Casablancas Institute. The award-winning make up artist is busy working on film sets, in prosthetic labs and teaching special effects make up. Tracy’s exuberant nature and passion for gore have led her to key the special effects make up in many films, music videos and commercials. Her special effects make up credits include: 2012, 30 Days of Night 2: Dark Days, Smallville, Stargate Atlantis, Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (EA Games), Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, as well as a successful sting operation for the Vancouver Police Department. Her work has also appeared in varied issues of Fangoria - America’s Horror Magazine. Tracy mastered the art of motion picture prosthetic design and recently launched her own line of prosthetics called TLFX.

PAULA MAGATONINSTRUCTOR OF BEAUTY AND FASHION MAKE UP

Paula was a top graduate from our make up program and has been a teacher at JCI for over 8 years. She has worked with all the hot make up lines including MAC, Bobbi Brown, as well as celebrity make up icon Laura Mercier. Beauty make up is her speciality and she has used her talents in many fashion shows and music videos and to do freelance model testing and bridal make up.

KATIE SULLIVAN INSTRUCTOR OF BEAUTY AND FASHION MAKE UP

Hailing from Newfoundland, Katie is a graduate from JCI’s Make up Artistry and Hair Art Design programs. Katie keeps very busy as a “Wedding Specialist”, offering hair, make up and

photography services. In addition to the wedding business, she’s worked with elite make up companies Bobbi Brown and Napoleon, created a Look Book with high-end retailer Wear Else, worked on a commercial shoot for ZipCar, and fashion shows for JC Institute and ShowOFF 2011.

In 2011 she teamed up with JC Hair graduate Katie Johnson and together they earned a Finalist spot in the Wella Trend Vision Gala, one of the most elite competitions in the industry. She was also named “Artist of the Week” on Shownd.com in May 2011.

Katie is dedicated to mentoring the make up students at JCI and often includes them in her industry work outside of class.

MAURA HALLIDAY INSTRUCTOR OF TV, FILM, AND SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE UP

Since completing JCI’s Make up Program in 2008 Maura has worked mostly in the film industry. She’s completed several features and short films including “Afternoon Tea”, which was selected for the 2011 Toronto International Film Fest. Maura has also worked on a number of music videos, for clients including Canadian hip hop star K’OS and country artist Aaron Pritchett.

In addition to her work in the film industry, Maura continues to work on the city’s hottest fashion shows, creative editorials, and model/actor headshots.

Always looking to fine tune her skills and stay relevant, Maura attends industry seminars, make up trade shows, and produces her own creative photo shoots.

2005-2014 AWARDS & ACCOLADES“CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH MCLEOD WHO WAS CHOSEN AS A TOP 15 MAKE UP ARTIST IN THE GLOBAL SHU UEMURA MAKE UP COMPETITION – AN AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT”

2014 IMATS VANCOUVER1st Place Character Prosthetics Bree Lehto

2nd Place Character Prosthetic Jaclyn Hachey

2014 LEO AWARDSAward Winner Best Make Up in a Motion Picture Tracy Lai

Nominee Best Make Up in a Motion Picture Jennifer Ruth

2013 IMATS VANCOUVER1st Place Beauty Fantasy Bree Lehto

2nd Place Beauty Fantasy Robin Russell

2013 CRYPTICON SEATTLE1st Place Lanny Brown

2013 FAN EXPO BODY PAINTING COMPETITION1st Place Melissa Meretsky

2013 BEST MAKE UP ARTIST IN VANCOUVER BY URBAN CULTURE CONFERENCE2nd Place Jennifer Ruth

2012 IMATS VANCOUVER3rd Place Prosthetics Melissa Meretsky

2012 IMATS TORONTO2nd Place Beauty Melissa Meretsky

3rd Place Beauty Millie Furlong

2012 IMATS SYDNEYFinalists April Down, Vanessa Messina

SCIENCE WORLD ART EXPO 20121st Place Melissa Meretsky

2012 INTERNATIONAL TREND VISION MADRID1st Place Katie Sullivan

2012 TREND VISION CANADASemi Finalist Katie Sullivan

2012 WORKLESS PARTY AIRBRUSHING COMPETITION1st Place Melissa Meretsky

2011 TREND VISION SHOWFinalist Katie Sullivan

2011 IMATS VANCOUVERFinalist Beauty Fantasy Chelsea Mandziuk

Runner Up Beauty Fantasy Samantha Caporusso

2011 URBAN CULTURAL CONFERENCERunner Up Vancouver’s Top Make Up Artist Jenny Ruth

2011 WELLA TREND VISIONFinalist Katie Sullivan

2011 WORKLESS PARTY AIRBRUSHING COMPETITION1st Place Samantha Caporusso

2nd Place Lisa Foster

2010 IMATS VANCOUVERFinalist Beauty Fantasy Kate Blythe

LEO AWARDSNominee Best Make Up in a Short Film Kate Blythe

2010 WORKLESS PARTY AIRBRUSHING COMPETITION1st Place Lisa MacDonald

2009 IMATS TORONTO1st Place Beauty Fantasy Liz McLeod

2009 SHU UEMURA INTERNATIONAL MAKE UP COMPETITIONTop 15 Liz McLeod

2009 CANADIAN MAKE UP SHOW2nd Place Catriona Armour

3rd Place Maria Macuja

2009 GLAMOUR BEAUTY COMPETITION VANCOUVER2nd Place Merrilee Garrett

2009 GLAMOUR BEAUTY COMPETITION TORONTO1st Place Gloria Kim

2009 SPECIAL EFFECTS SFX COMPETITION 2nd Place Sarah Norris Jones

3rd Place Tonianne Willier

2009 VFW MAKE UP COMPETITIONAvant Garde Hair & Make Up 1st Place Jina Sidhu, Sadaf Tavakoli, Starla Bidell, Adam Lum

2009 WORKLESS PARTY AIRBRUSHING COMPETITION1st Place Natalie Elliot

2nd Place Maria Macuja

BODY ART COMPETITION 2008

1st Place Dana Mooney

2nd Place Alex Danard

3rd Place Nailia Minnebaeva

2008 CONSUMER’S CHOICE AWARDSTop Beauty School JCI

2007 CONSUMER’S CHOICE AWARDSTop Beauty School JCI

2006 COSMETOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF BCTop Beauty School JCI

2006 BENEFIT MAKE UP COMPETITION1st Place Amber Makar

2006 BODY ART CHALLENGE1st Place Josephine Grace

2006 LANCÔME CANADA COLOUR DESIGN AWARDS2nd Place Rachel Jones

2005 VFW BODY PAINTING COMPETITION1st Place Patricia Banziger

2nd Place Belinda Acosta

3rd Place Raman Kooner

2005 VFW MAKE UP COMPETITION1st Place Rachel Jones

2nd Place Josh Cheng

2005 NIKO COMPETITION1st Place Belinda Acosta

2005 CANADIAN NETWORK OF MAKE UP AWARDS (CNOMA)Nomination Industry Contribution Dorota Ergetowski

Nomination Top Beauty Make Up Student Christina Penhale

Nomination Top Special Effects Student Tara MacLeod

INDUSTRYTESTIMONIALS

ROB WALTERSTHEATRE UNDER THE STARS KEY MAKE UP ARTIST

“I would like to take this time to thank Dorota for her help in coordinating make up graduates from John Casablancas to assist on the productions of The King and I and Anne of Green Gables for Theatre Under The Stars. The artists rose to the challenge and beyond. I found their work to be professional and meet industry standards. They were prompt for call times and very personable. Management, cast and crew were all very impressed and it was a complete joy to work with them. I would not hesitate to call upon John Casablancas graduates for future work.”

MARYAM COLLAHINIKO HAIR & COSMETICS OWNER

“As a former graduate of the make up program, I have experienced the John Casablancas difference first hand. I now benefit as a business owner as I am able to hire graduates from the school knowing they have the highest level of expertise and knowledge in the industry.”

ERIK PAULSSONRED STORM PRODUCTIONS - DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

“I have been fortunate to have make up graduate, Dorota Ergetowski, as my key make up artist on several of my shows including Island of Shadows (Gemini Award winner for Best Make up), Protection and my most recent feature film Eve & the Fire Horse. I would never think of working with anyone else!”

MICHELLE DEL ROSARIOCOUNTER MANAGER BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS HOLT RENFREW, VANCOUVER

“I have hired many make up artistry graduates from John Casablancas over the years and I have always found their artistic ability, professionalism and attitude to get the job done and then some!”

INDUSTRYTESTIMONIALS

WHAT STUDENTSHAVE TO SAYKATHIE SINGH“Although I felt like my time at John Casablancas was short, I was confident in all that I learned in their make up artistry program and was able to go out and start working in the industry before I had even graduated. Three months into the program I worked on my first music video, and five months into it I worked on my first full length feature! Their job board was always filled with jobs to build credits and amazing job opportunities that I was able to take advantage of. The advice and experience of industry professional teachers was and still is truly invaluable to me. Now that I’ve graduated I keep in close contact with my instructors and get referrals for projects from the school, as I grow to build my career. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to do special make up effects because of the great detail and time that is dedicated to that area of the course. Before I began my schooling I did my fair share of research and I am proud to say that I chose this school and I am a John Casablancas graduate.”

EDINA SCHUBERT“The instructors at John Casablancas for the Make up Artistry Diploma Program were effective and helpful beyond what I had expected. I enjoyed the course and feel excited to start a career in this industry. If I had not attended John Casablancas I feel that I would not have been properly prepared or educated. No other school compares! Thank you to all teachers and staff!!”

ANDREA MARTEL “I found the instructors at John Casablancas to be knowledgeable and talented artists. They display such passion for their craft it inspires and motivates creativity in their students. Since graduating, John Casablancas has supplied me with a steady flow of work with up and coming actors & models in need of photography make up for their portfolios.

In less than 2 months after receiving training in the John Casablancas advanced airbrushing course I was able to secure the 2nd place position in the Vancouver Fashion Week Airbrush/Body Painting competition (Repeating this accomplishment with 2nd place again in 2004). John Casablancas is a top notch institute with the ability to transform it’s students into some of the most talented & professional artists in the field.”

SANDRA WOOSNAM“It was such a memorable experience. My experience attending John Casablancas make up artistry program was an extremely valuable time in my life. The teachers are experienced and knowledgeable about all areas of the industry, and this was reflected in our classes. The staff were very helpful and supportive when I attended the school and they continue to assist me with many employment opportunities to develop my career as a make up artist.”

JENNY MCCALLUM“I felt my instructors went above and beyond the teaching outline to help us. I have told everyone about this school. I love the special effects program. I know people that went to other make up schools and their knowledge of special effects make up is so much less than mine!”

LISA KEEPING“This school is very professional and the teachers, as well as the course content, are very cutting edge. My instructors were friendly and knowledgeable and made us all feel comfortable. I am extremely pleased with the entire course. I learned to do things I never thought possible and I would recommend this school to everyone.”

RANJIT HEER“I really feel that if I had not taken the make up course at John Casablancas I would still be just a lab technician. It has really given me the confidence to go out there and go for what I want. A lot of doors have opened for me and I will always be appreciative to everyone at John Casablancas, especially all my instructors, for their support and encouragement. I am very proud to say that I have gone to John Casablancas.”

TARA MACLEOD 1ST PLACE WINNER - 2004 VFW SPECIAL EFFECTS COMPETITION“My name is Tara MacLeod and I went to John Casablancas in 2004. My advice to those thinking of pursuing a career in make up is be willing to work hard, give your best effort at all times and go to this school! Everyone at John Casablancas will do everything in their power to help you. I cannot recommend better teachers who really listen to you and help you prepare for the real world of make up artistry. As a result of this training, I now have a successful career ahead of me.”

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SAMANTHA RAVANDAHLSocial Media Sensation! Since completing her MUA Diploma, Samantha has kept herself busy working with numerous internationally known makeup companies. Even more impressive is the way that Samantha utilizes social media to promote her artistry and company Batalash Beauty. Earning her way into international stardom through her fantastic make-up tutorials which you can find on her website www.batalashbeauty.com Samantha’s skill and talents have been noticed by several hundred of thousands of viewers and followers! Her short term goals include expanding her social media empire and creating her own makeup line! Sam’s biggest tip is to, “Network, Network, Network! You never know who you will meet, or who will take an interest in your work. You will feel discouraged at times, but keep creating - it’s important to stay passionate about the work you do. Most importantly, remain humble! You ALWAYS have more to learn. Whether you have been in the industry for ten days, ten months, or ten years, there is someone out there with something to teach you that will make you a more well-rounded artist.” Well said Sam! We cannot wait to see what the future holds for this rising star! Check Samantha out on instagram @batalashbeauty and @ssssamanthaa.

RACHEL JONES Rachel is the epitome of an artist. While taking her make up artistry diploma, she simultaneously earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Emily Carr. Rachel, a JCI instructor currently on leave to work full-time in London, England, “thinks outside of the box” and her make up applications are truly works of art. Her talent was rewarded on many

occasions including first place in the 2004 Make Up Forever 20th Anniversary Competition and the 2005 Vancouver Fashion Week Competition. Rachel was also the 2006 Canadian runner up for the Lancôme Color Design Awards.

Rachel has worked on over a dozen films including a Disney commercial for the DVD release of Enchanted. She’s been a regular contributor of features in Easy Living, Eve, British Glamour, Essentials, Bon Marche magazines, Ikea catalogues, and recently completed an impressive shoot with Vanity Fair.

As a member of Bobbi Brown, Nars and MAC cosmetic teams she also dipped her hand in the retail side of the industry. Rachel has extensive experience in make up for music videos, fashion shows (Marc Jacobs), television (Skins, Teenage Drama on Channel E4) model’s portfolios, actor’s headshots, theater and body painting.

CHRISTINE FRITZ Christine brings talent, charm and grace into everything she does. Christine has conquered the “Beauty Biz” working for cosmetics giants Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Pout, Toni & Tina and Urban Decay. In addition, Christine is the Head Make up Artist and Rep for the Young Blood Line in Canada for the Absolute Spa Group and works at Transformation. Crossing over into TV and film, she works continuously for The Shopping Bags (WTN), make up for feature films such as Behind the Story and television pilots like Love Doctor. Christine still manages to keep up with her love of make up for photography working with models and actors on the side.

FEATURED GRADUATES

FEATURED GRADUATES

JENNY RUTH Jenny was born to do this! Raised by creative parents, she was introduced to color and design at a young age. As a teenager friends constantly hounded her to do their make up and in an instant she would whip out her brushes to create yet another beautiful face.

Only 2 months into the Make up program at JC Institute, Jenny started doing editorial photo shoots and bridal projects. By the time she finished she had completed 30+ photo shoots, 15 weddings, and four music videos, along with two short films. Of this productive period Jenny says, “I did not want to wait till I was finished class to get things moving in my career”. It was no surprise that JC Institute honoured Jenny with an Overall Achievement Award at the 2010 Gala Awards.

Since completing school Jenny has worked on many projects including three feature films, multiple fashion shows including Vancouver & BC Fashion Weeks, editorial shoots for Coco Rico, String Magazine, BUN Jewellery, and Carola Alder, and continues to stay busy with numerous wedding projects. Jenny also works alongside Vancouver’s hottest Lady Gaga impersonator, Baby Gaga.

In 2011 Jenny was nominated for Vancouver’s Top Make up Artist by the Urban Cultural Conference. She truly is a star and we can’t wait to see what’s next for Jenny!

ELIZABETH MCLEOD TOP TEN FINALIST IN A GLOBAL SHU UEMURA MAKE UP COMPETITION. Liz is the perfect example of what you get when you really put your mind to something. Not only does Liz posses an amazing talent, but she also has the “it factor” that makes a person successful in this business. Her goals are set high and include an Oscar, and the Key

for an Alexander McQueen Fashion Show.

Not long after completing the Make up Artistry Program at JCI, Liz has really gotten down to business and put herself to work. She has done make up for a number of fashion projects such as Maggie Coulombe Collection at Vancouver Fashion Week, as well as fashion shows for Blushing Boutique and Planet Claire. Although fashion is her true passion, Liz has not limited herself, and has worked on many other projects such as filming of the CD4THETROOPS Recording Session, numerous photo shoots and student films. Liz has also worked with local model agencies such as Agency Emme and Numa Model Management.

At the IMATS (International Make up Artist Trade Show) held in Toronto, Liz competed against an international group of Make up artists to complete her take on the Gothic Beauty theme. With Sam Lee (a classmate and fellow JCI Make up Grad) as her model, this team swooped in and took the prize - FIRST PLACE! When asked about her experience at the competition, Liz said, “It was terrifying yet exciting, like jumping off a cliff into the water below. All of the competitors were so talented; it was challenging not to be intimidated. In the end everyone did an amazing job and definitely showed off their expertise.” With this kind of devotion, positive attitude and drive, Liz McLeod is a person who you will want to know in this business. www.elizabethm.ca

MAUREEN LANDA MCGAVIN Maureen’s love of design, fashion, beauty, and the arts began when she was a young student with the Professional Division of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Her work today continues to be influenced by her early years in dance & theatre, and her youth- seventies

punk, eighties glam, nineties grunge and all things cinematic. Having spent a short time working in cosmetics sales, Maureen quickly discovered that make up was going to be the outlet for all of her creative energy, so she packed her bags and headed to Vancouver to study at JC Institute. She returned to Winnipeg after graduation with the goal of working with her idol, filmmaker Guy Maddin within two years. Less than a year later, she was working with Maddin regularly, in addition to other film and television projects; print work; bridal; theatre; commercials; music and corporate videos.

After moving to Minneapolis and taking a long hiatus to raise her young son, Maureen was anxious to get back to work, but was nervous about all of the technological changes in the industry while she was away. Her research led to the discovery that although continuity had gone from Polaroids to digital photography, record-keeping was still done longhand. Returning to the industry, her first project was the low-budget feature, Older Than America, with a large cast & small make up department. The responsibility for continuity fell on her shoulders as the second make up artist. After spending very long days on set, there were literally not enough hours in the day to keep up & she vowed to come up with a better way. She returned from location in northern Minnesota and in collaboration with her husband, Doug McGavin, a software developer, created SavingFace Continuity Software for make up & hair (www.savingface-software.com).

In addition to doing education and marketing for SavingFace, which has most recently taken her to IMATS LA, Maureen continues to work as a make up artist in Minneapolis. Her true love is still

Indie Film, where she’s worked on short films, such as the current festival fave Ana’s Playground and the recent Coen Brothers’ feature, A Serious Man as well as the soon-to-be-released, The Convincer, while also managing to maintain a presence as a freelance beauty artist with such companies as Bobbi Brown; Nars; Benefit; Elizabeth Arden and Smashbox.

KATE BLYTHEThis grad travelled all the way from England to attend JC’s reputable make up program, and boy has she been busy. Outside of being jam packed with weddings, Kate has also worked on a number of short films, one of them from the Queer Film Festival called The Portside, which happened to win Best Picture for the Festival. She keyed a short film called Sindoor which was accepted into the LA Women’s Film Festival and the Women’s International Arts Festival in Miami, Florida. In June 2010 Kate was nominated for a prestigious Leo Award for her work on Sindoor! She has a credit with the huge gaming company, Electronic Arts for the video game Skate. When time allows, she’s back at JCI utilizing her talent for career fair demos, editorial photoshoots, fashion shows, and instructing color theory classes in the Fashion Arts program! Kate was recently a finalist in the International make up Show (IMATS) competition in Vancouver!

SARA AU YEONGSara Au Yeong has the perfect balance of a business leader and creative artist. In order to increase career opportunities and open up her skill set Sara graduated from both the Make up Artistry and Fashion Arts programs at JCI. The time and effort, not to mention the blood, sweat, and tears, certainly paid off. She’s worked in many capacities with large cosmetic companies including Urban Decay, Lola, Elizabeth Arden, Makeup.com and Stila taking on positions in sales, public relations, buying, and management.

In 2006 Sara was the Head Trainer at the Miss America Training Camp in Santa Monica, California. Sara was responsible for a team of artists training the 52 contestants, and was also the Make up artist to judges and hosts Delta Burke, Phyllis George and Angela Perez Baraquio (Miss America 2001). That same year Sara started Arrival Management Ltd, a firm specializing in cosmetics and skincare distribution and Public Relations.

In 2008 she took the distribution business a step further and launched her own Fashion and Beauty boutique, Jules & Eve, in the affluent Vancouver neighbourhood Kerrisdale. JCI is honoured to showcase Sara as a successful graduate!

MORE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATESRACHEL GRIFFIN Twice nominated for an Emmy Award for the X-Files, some film credits include Poltergeist II, Lake Placid, Deep Rising, GI Joe, Millennium, Ratz, Flight 180, Strange World.

MADELINE MACGOWAN Some clients include Budweiser, Rogers, AT&T, Chubby Chicken, Nsyne cell phone, Blink 182, The Bay, Loctite, Coles, Ron Zalko, Aldera Cream, Indigo & the Vancouver Sun.

LISA BARRETT Best Fashion Make up Artist (2001-Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal), Retail Coordinator & Make up Artist for the new Spa Utopia at the Pan Pacific.

EMMA VERBETTEN Make up artist in London, England.

JILL VALIQUETTE MAC Cosmetics, WTN Shopping Bags.

MISA EMADI MAC Cosmetics.

AMBER MAKAR Independent films.

ATIEH MOTAMEDI Napoleon Cosmetics.

ADRIANNA SERENA Make up department head at Spa Utopia.

STEPHANIE STELLA Make up artist for Toni & Guy, freelance fashion and work in film and television including feature film The Condemned and Canadastopmodel.com.

CHELSEA MANDZIUK Freelance work including credits with MAXIM magazine, The Man Show, Harley Davidson, Reverie Magazine, Aroha Silhouette Jewellery, and Sugar Kiss Magazine.

BELINDA ACOSTA Sephora in Toronto.

SAMANTHA CAPORUSSO Part-time MAC Cosmetics, TV & Film including a credit with Breakfast Television, grad & bridal freelancer.

ANYA SLATDE Specializing in organic & chemical free options for fashion & film, make up on feature film 7th Gate, photo shoots and headshots, JC Studio.

FARSHAD SHAFIEKHANI Christian Dior National Stylist/National Make up trainer; Parfums Christian Dior Paris, Armani Cosmetics at Holt Renfrew.

LISA KEEPING Benefit Cosmetics, JC Studio, special Make up effects lab technician and key Make up artist for print work and fashion shows.

BRETT WATSON MAC Cosmetics, Calgary.

STEPHANIE FRICKER Freelance photo shoots and headshots, JC Studio.

BROOKE NAUGHTY Freelance with POUT Cosmetics @ Holts, freelance photo shoots and headshots, JC Studio.

MORE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

ADRIENN LIPTAI Esteé Lauder Cosmetics.

DAYNA FAULKNER Transformation Make up Store and freelance work.

LILY EBRAHAM Based in Australia, Lily works for a cruise line as make up artist, travelling all over the world.

RANJIT HEER Freelance weddings and fashion shows, educator for Nova Beauty.

NAZZI GAMINI Niko Cosmetics - travels to New York, Miami & Las Vegas.

RAMEN KOONER NAO Cosmetics, photo shoots & fashion shows, JC Studio.

JILL BAILEY Tons of feature films and series, including Andromeda.

AGNES CHOW Anna Sui in Sears on Robson, JC Studio.

MISTY HANCOCK Hairstylist & Head Make up Artist at Green Apple.

RICHARD BATES WCT Productions, Studio FX.

NATASHA WOOD Lancôme (Special Events Co-ordinator)

BRANDY NADON Bobbi Brown Counter Manager, Calgary, Alberta.

AMY DIEDRICH Key make up artist for a number of music videos (one featured on Much Music) & student/independent films, make up & model testing for JC Studio.

KIM ZARAGOZA Freelance photo shoots and fashion shows, make up for films, teaches make up seminars, JC Studio.

HEIDI BOGI Make up Forever, Calgary.

TAMARA SPENCER Bobbi Brown @ Holts Calgary.

WERONIKA SADOWSKA Aveda on Granville.

NAILIA MINNEBAEVA MAC Cosmetics/Airbrush Artist

MAHDI ASKARI Manesh Independent films.

CORRINA HOLBURN Feature films, commercials and freelance fashion and editorial work.

QUEENIE LAU Benefit Cosmetics.

DEBBIE JOHNSTON Holly North SPFX make up supply store.

JOSUNE JAUREGUI Freelance film, video, print/actor testing and model headshots, runway and bridal work in both hair & make up, part-time instructor for JCI.

NATALIE TILLEN Make up Forever, independent films, fashion shows.

ERIN BEAUDRY Inglot retail supervisor, various photoshoots, make up artist for photography studio, Artopia.

SARAH BOISSONNAULT Fashion photoshoots: Bridge Magazine, OUCH Magazine, music videos, training videos.

ELIZABETH TONEY MAC Cosmetics, Uni-Pro Apparel Website, You Think Magazine, freelance photoshoots.

BALPREET NIJJAR Independent films, fashion shows, Urban Rush.

SARAH NORRIS JONESKiss & Make up in West Vancouver. Photoshoots, weddings, fashion shows.

TREVOR KOZLOW Make up Forever, The Bay Downtown

TERESA HONACEKFilm & TV (“Savage” for APTN/Bravo – Nominated for Leo & Genie Award). Photo shoots, fashion shows, weddings, and demo’s for make up company Duwop.

PICK A CAREER THAT SUITS YOUR STYLE

MAKE UP ARTIST (MUA)Applies make up and/or prosthetics for theatre, television, film, fashion, magazines, retailers, special events and the modeling industry. They can be given a specific look to recreate and are often asked to create a look from their own inspiration.

IMAGE CONSULTANT‘Consults’ with individuals who are looking to revamp their personal look or style. They can help a person update their make up, hairstyle and overall sense of style.

OUT OF KIT EFFECTS ARTISTApplies 3-D Effects including cuts, scars, bald caps, beards, and generic prosthetics.

PROSTHETIC ARTISTConsults with the SPFX Make up Lab, and may assist in the design of specific prosthetics for a production. A prosthetic artist would be the one to apply such prosthetics, and do maintenance and removal while on set.

LAB TECHNICIANPrimarily work out of labs, fabricating prosthetics from scratch. They oversee the life casting, sculpting, and moulding process and work with the prosthetic artist who would then be in charge of the application of such prosthetics.

FILM & TV ARTISTApplies make up for film and television including HD using techniques such as airbrushing combined with conventional make up methods.

BODY PAINTERDesigns and creates art using the body as a canvas. This is achieved through the use of airbrush techniques and freehand painting.

BRIDAL CONSULTANTMeets with the bride and bridal party to establish the make up look for the wedding, and then completes the look on the big day.

WHY IS JCI RIGHT FOR YOU?

HOW TO APPLY

In addition to winning several top school awards, each student is personally guided and nurtured throughout the program to recognize their professional abilities and celebrate their uniqueness and over-all potential. We care about our students and are committed to ensuring their success, both during the program and post graduation. Our small class sizes mean that our students will get more individual training time with the instructor, making them more qualified to enter the industry.

The name “John Casablancas” is known worldwide, creating a reputable, internationally recognized diploma. John Casablancas Institute is affiliated with John Casablancas Vancouver Model Management, an international modelling agency, and Vancouver Talent, a local talent agency. This connection places our students in the core of the fashion and film industries in Vancouver and provides a window into the make up and high fashion scene on the runways of New York, Paris, London, and Milan.

Our students gain valuable experience being involved in actual photo sessions, fashion shows, film sets and theatre productions and real job opportunities are created by John Casablancas’ policy of exclusively hiring its own graduates.

If you are interested in make up and would like to receive more information regarding this program, please contact the Institute at 604-688-0328 (or toll free 1-866-688-0261). An Admissions Consultant will be pleased to set up a Personal Information Session that includes:- A discussion of the full program curriculum - Instructor Bios - Graduate Lists - Class availability and Start dates - Student Loan Information - A Tour of the SchoolInformation packages are available for out of town applicants. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Suite 150 - 220 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 2M9

Tel: 604-688-0328 Toll Free: 1-866-688-0261 Fax: 604-688-9365

E-mail: info@jcinstitute.com

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