- CUFMUP501A - Design and apply specialised make-up
CUFMUP501A
Design and apply specialised make-up
Application
Senior make-up artists/designers apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Creative use of make-up enhances the ability of actors to portray characters. Thorough background research is required to ensure that characters are accurately represented. Depending on the nature of the job, a specialist make-up artist/designer can work alone, or, on large-scale productions, they could be responsible for supervising other make-up artists. Employment is usually on a contract basis and hairstyling skills are also required. Skills associated with special make-up effects are covered in: CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects CUFMUP504A Create prosthetics for special make-up effects. |
Prerequisites
CUFMUP401A Design, apply and remove make-up | ||
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Interpret creative briefs | 1. Analyse production documentation to determine overall production requirements 2. Participate in preliminary concept meetings to discuss specialised make-up requirements 3. Identify factors that may affect the design and application of specialised make-up, including special requirements for performers |
Conduct and evaluate research | 4. Use appropriate research techniques to identify and source reference materials to clarify aspects of specific make-up design projects 5. Organise and maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel 6. Critically analyse sources and references in the context of specific specialised make-up design projects 7. Use research findings to develop initial design concepts |
Generate and assess ideas | 8. Evaluate initial design concepts in consultation with relevant personnel 9. Generate a range of ideas for the specialised make-up design that demonstrate sympathetic response to the brief and provide creative solutions to design issues 10. Discuss ideas and collaborate, as required, with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process 11. Continuously reflect on and appraise creative ideas and solutions in the context of production constraints |
Develop and document make-up designs | 12. Maintain an accessible recording system so that research materials are readily available to others 13. Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to ensure additional or changed production requirements are incorporated into make-up designs 14. Ensure that agreement is reached with relevant personnel on a consistent interpretation of character, period and style 15. Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking into account production constraints 16. Develop specialised make-up designs and present them for discussion to relevant personnel 17. Prepare specialised make-up plans in an appropriate format and distribute copies to relevant personnel as required |
Provide specialised make-up services | 18. Ensure make-up products and make-up equipment are available according to production schedules 19. Apply specialised make-up according to make-up plans, ensuring that performers' comfort is maintained throughout the process 20. Explain procedures and products to performers as required when applying and removing make-up 21. Ensure that make-up application and removal processes comply with health and hygiene requirements at all times 22. Check that the final effect meets production requirements 23. Make required adjustments quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions 24. Ensure that work area is left in the original or improved condition 25. Complete workplace documentation as required |
Required Skills
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Required skills |
communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to: consult with senior creative personnel regarding specialised make-up design concepts negotiate solutions to conflicts that arise in relation to the provision of make-up services deal with performers tactfully and respectfully relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities discuss with performers their preferences and sensitivities regarding skin care consult with production personnel about make-up issues to ensure creative and technical production requirements are met inform performers of the procedures for applying, touching up and removing make-up interpret and maintain a range of workplace documentation prepare and update specialised make-up plans initiative, enterprise and creativity in the context of: creating and refining specialised make-up design concepts thinking laterally when developing concepts undertaking background research to inform the design process maintaining design integrity devising the most effective way of using make-up to enhance characterisation problem solving skills in the context of recognising and responding appropriately to general and local contra-indications, including those that indicate referral to an appropriate professional planning and organising skills sufficient to: use time effectively control product waste meet deadlines select and acquire make-up products and equipment to meet production requirements systematically organise research materials technical skills sufficient to: use the internet for research use standard word processing packages access and use databases to record research findings numeracy skills sufficient to: budget in relation to design concepts and make-up requirements estimate the quantity and cost of products required estimate the time required to apply make-up estimate the number of make-up personnel required self-management skills sufficient to: work under pressure follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures |
Required knowledge |
industry knowledge, including: roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions in the relevant industry sector issues and challenges that arise in the context of providing make-up services well-developed understanding of the interrelationship between face and body shapes and the elements and principles of make-up application basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as it relates to make-up services, including a simplified cross-section of skin basic understanding of body systems and how they relate to face and body shapes and skin, muscles and nerves: skeletal and muscular nervous system and its relationship to skin function well-developed understanding of the following in regard to make-up services: effects of natural/artificial lighting on make-up colour design principles colour wheel, primary, secondary, complementary colours, grey scale tonal value differences between tone, value, hue and shade knowledge of cosmetic chemistry/ingredients in relevant make-up products particularly in regard to their likely effects on the skin awareness of the effect of changes created by specific make-up products and colour application technique awareness of the effect of changes created by lighting and how make-up colours appear on screen techniques for determining the physical appearance of: various skin types normal skin abnormal skin minor skin blemishes understanding of colour physics and its application in make-up application OHS requirements as they apply to design and application of make-up |
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: documented specialised make-up designs that demonstrate an ability to: use make-up to enhance characterisation select appropriate products and application techniques incorporate colour design principles into make-up designs take production environment into account when designing make-up meet production requirements consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations in relation to make-up services consistent application of OHS practices in regard to the provision of make-up services correct make-up product application and removal techniques attention to detail collaborative approach to work ability to communicate effectively with performers/talent in relation to make-up application. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: practical demonstration of skills through a range of make-up design and application tasks for at least two productions access to a range of make-up products and equipment as listed in the range statement 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of make-up plans prepared by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures and make-up products have been identified observation of the candidate applying make-up in a production context 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 developing and realising creative concepts. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects. CUFMUP503A Create prosthetics for 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. | |
Production documentation may include: | budgets call sheets copyright of body paint designs costume break-down lists costume designs costume plots make-up plans manufacturer guidelines product labels production schedules research documents running sheets scripts stock orders synopsis break-down of characters. |
Production requirements may include: | camera angles/shots, e.g.: extreme close-up close-up mid shot long shot wide shot high-angle eye-level shot low-angle health and hygiene requirements lighting effects production schedule specifications from designers and directors venue requirements other technical considerations. |
Specialised make-up may include: | period make-up for any historical period, modern or ancient specialised make-up, e.g.: body painting tattoos racial characteristics ageing techniques by using: make-up creams stipple latex and spirit gum foam pieces fitting and application of make-up to bald caps removal and storage of bald caps. |
Factors may include: | available personnel budget deadlines/timeline dramatic characters, e.g.: number type changes locations, e.g.: studio interior exterior outside broadcast day night sound stage materials, e.g.: type availability quantity production values/style public profile of performers technical considerations time span weather. |
Special requirements may include: | duration of the make-up application duration of the performance contagious skin disorders, e.g. infections: bacterial viral fungal contra-indications/precautions, e.g.: sunburn trauma bruises cosmetic and general surgery other visible non-normal skin non-contagious skin disorders, e.g.: acne dermatitis eczema allergies skin type/condition, e.g.: normal dry combination sensitive mature pigmented colour and tone performers' histories removal of body or facial hair wearing of contact lenses. |
Research techniques may include: | contacting historical or other specialist associations reading newspapers, books and other references talking and listening to experts using the internet watching documentary films and videos. |
Reference materials may include: | drafts and final make-up designs films history books journals paintings and illustrations of the period performance details and specifications photographs specialist services available for make-up and hair texts the internet videos writings of the period. |
Aspects may include: | cultural factors genre historical factors period style, e.g.: men, women, children silhouette and body shapes fabrics foundation garments trims accessories. |
Organisation may include the use of: | computer databases library manual files. |
Relevant personnel may include: | continuity personnel costume designer and wardrobe personnel designer director director of photography floor manager hairdresser lighting designer and lighting personnel make-up supervisor/other make-up personnel performers producer production manager special effects make-up design and maker technical director other technical/specialist staff. |
Production constraints may include: | budget discussions production schedule reflection on the design brief research findings. |
Accessible recording system may include: | details of specialist services draft and final make-up and hair designs performance details and specifications reference/research materials. |
Formats may include: | collage coloured design illustrations digital images models photos sketches. |
Make-up products may include: | blush cleanser concealer eyeshadow (matte/frosted) fixative foundation (liquid/solid) glue/gum latex lipsticks/lip gloss mascara (powder, liquid, wand or block) moisturiser pencil powder pre-make-up products and stabilisers protective gel and cream sunscreen toner. |
Make-up equipment may include: | airbrushes artificial lashes bald caps containers/trays, etc. cotton buds eye make-up remover pads hairclips and bands lash curlers latex magnifying mirror make-up box moist towelettes pallets or tiles pencil sharpener powder puffs protective bibs and smocks spatulas sponges, brushes, applicators supply of water tissues towels tweezers. |
Productions may include: | commercials documentaries feature films filmed events or performances live or pre-recorded television productions live performances music video short films television productions theatrical productions. |
Make-up plan may include: | areas requiring correction/camouflage camera angles/shots colour design context, e.g.: single appearance location dramatic considerations lighting continuity issues details of period and specialist make-up requirements details of specialist services required face shape highlighting/shading techniques known allergies location, e.g.: interior exterior studio make-up products and equipment required product application procedures testing arrangements. |
Health and hygiene requirements may include: | commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations regulations in the cosmetic environment, e.g.: sterilisation and sanitation procedures storage and handling of hazardous substances protective clothing and substances in the workplace. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Visual communication - make-up |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.