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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for hair/make-up continuity
  2. Maintain hair/make-up continuity during productions
  3. Maintain communications during shoot

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

work effectively as a team member advising on makeup andor hair continuity issues

deal with conflict situations that arise on set with regard to makeuphair continuity issues

interpret scripts and production schedules

complete continuity documentation

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and to deadlines

make required adjustments to makeup andor hair quickly and accurately during production

analytical and planning skills sufficient to

record hairmakeup continuity details for performers

contribute to the planning of shooting schedules

accurately assess continuity of performers makeuphair throughout productions

initiative and enterprise in the context of anticipating and addressing problems that arise on set with regard to makeuphair continuity

technical skills sufficient to

use a digital stills camera to take continuity photographs

use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications in the context of maintaining continuity documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate makeuphair resources required to meet production shooting schedule

Required knowledge

protocols as they relate to production operations

continuity conventions including

directionline of action

crossing the line

eyeline

types of shots

angles

position of camera

position of performer

script changes

visualisation and interpretation of creative and technical concepts sufficient to be able to coordinate all aspects of makeuphair continuity

industry knowledge including

structure of the film and television industries

roles and responsibilities of production personnel

film language and terminology

administrative procedures and documentation associated with running a production

duty of care to colleagues and general public

OHSlegislation and regulations as they apply to providing makeup and hair services

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to maintain continuity of performers makeup and hair during productions

accurate documentation of hairmakeup continuity information

ability to work under pressure

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through maintaining makeuphair continuity for at least two productions

access to scripts for analysis

access to a range of hairmakeup products and equipment

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of hairmakeup continuity documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures and products have been identified

observation of the candidate on set maintaining makeuphair continuity

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in achieving hairmakeup continuity

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFMUPA Design apply and remove makeup

CUFMUP401A Design, apply and remove make-up

CUFMUPA Style hair for performances or productions

CUFMUP403A Style hair for performances or productions

CUFMUPA Design and apply specialised makeup

CUFMUP501A Design and apply specialised make-up

CUFMUPA Design and apply special makeup effects

CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Issues affecting hair/make-up continuity may include:

logic of action

resources - human and materials

screen direction, e.g. crossing the line

shooting schedule

shooting location, e.g.:

studio

on location - interior

on location - exterior

outside broadcast

sound stage

story-line

viewer experience/feedback

weather conditions.

Hair/make-up continuity documentation may be:

computer generated

continuity reports, checklists

digital images

make-up and hair break-down lists

make-up and hair plan

manually written

memos of instruction

photos

production schedules

running sheets

scripts

video.

Relevant personnel may include:

director

director of photography

floor manager

head of department

make-up and hair designer

make-up department personnel

make-up production staff

make-up supervisor/manager

performer

producer

production designer

supervisor

technical director

other technical/specialist staff.

Production requirements for make-up may include:

action sequences

health and hygiene requirements

lighting effects

performers' requirements

production schedule

resource constraints

specifications from designers and directors

venue requirements.

Productions may include:

commercials

documentaries

feature films

live or pre-recorded television productions

live performance

music video

short films

television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport

theatre/play.

Continuity activity may include:

recording details of photographs manually or electronically

taking photographs

viewing photographs and recreating hair/make-up effects.