Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light.
It requires the ability to select products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot.
This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons, make-up studios and photography shoot settings requiring make-up services. In this environment they work as part of the creative team, make informed creative decisions and have knowledge and skills across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse photography context | 1.1 Confirm make-up requirements with client, photographer, or stylist. 1.2 Determine photography context by establishing conditions, setting and lighting. 1.3 Determine photography image end-use and format. |
2. Establish make-up requirements. | 2.1 Identify contraindications to make-up service and refer to appropriate professional as required. 2.2 Cleanse client face and neck to thoroughly remove make-up. 2.3 Identify skin type, colour, tone and undertone to select foundation. 2.4 Identify facial shape and areas requiring corrective make-up. |
3. Design make-up plan. | 3.1 Design and record make-up plan. 3.2 Confirm make-up plan with client, photographer or stylist as required. 3.3 Select make-up products and equipment. |
4. Apply make-up for photography. | 4.1 Prepare service area, equipment and self. 4.2 Apply make-up products sequentially according to make-up plan. 4.3 Seek client, photographer or stylist feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required. 4.4 Maintain make-up during shoot. |
5. Clean tools and equipment. | 5.1 Clean non disposable make-up equipment and tools. 5.2 Restock equipment and products to prepare for next service. 5.3 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
communicate, follow and adjust make-up plan to apply safe and appropriate make-up in three of following photography contexts:
business
wedding
fashion
commercial
catwalk
demonstrate make-up applications suitable for:
artificial light
natural light
studio conditions
provide make-up services for print outcomes:
black and white images
colour images
design and record make-up plans for each client specifying details of:
areas requiring correction or camouflage
camera angles and shots
colour design
contraindications
dramatic considerations
continuity issues
face shape
skin colour and tone
highlighting and shading techniques
lighting
location:
interior
exterior
studio
make-up products and equipment
product application procedures
single appearance
testing arrangements
present self, according to organisational policy
manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables
comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
state or territory and local health and hygiene regulation and requirements relevant to make-up services
organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services:
client record management
equipment and product use and maintenance
incident reporting
personal hygiene and presentation
waste disposal
work health and safety
legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding make-up services
scope of practice:
importance of not stating a diagnosis of contraindications
when to refer to other practitioners
contraindications and their relationship to photographic make-up services:
bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections
abnormal skin
contact lenses
recent skin treatments such as injectables, intense pulsed light, laser and surgery
photographic make-up principles:
effects of natural and artificial lighting on make-up appearance
colour design
colour wheel
cosmetic ingredients and their performance under different light sources and digital photography
primary, secondary, complementary colours and grey scale
tonal value, hue and shade
operation of production environments and settings and how to effectively and professionally work within these environments
appearance of common skin types and conditions and their relationship to photographic make-up services
selection, care and infection control for photographic make-up equipment, products and tools
effect of changes created by:
specific make-up products and colour application techniques
lighting and how make-up colours appear on screen
sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a photographic make-up environment; this can be:
an industry workplace or
a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides beauty services to paying members of the public or freelance services for paid make-up assignments.
Assessment must ensure access to:
paying clients, both new and regular or models as part of paid assignments, with different make-up requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business
relevant workplace documentation:
blank client records
organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services
manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.
Assessment must ensure use of:
adjustable make-up chair
brush sanitiser
cleaning and disinfection products and equipment
disposable cotton buds, facial wipes, spatulas and tissues
false eyelashes
hand held mirror
hand sanitiser
headband or hair clips
magnifying lamp
make-up equipment:
brushes for foundation, eye make-up and powder
disposable mascara wands
lash curler
make-up box
palettes or tiles
pencil sharpeners
powder puffs
protective bibs
sponges and wedges
tweezers
make-up lighting
make-up products from a comprehensive professional range:
artificial lashes
blushers
concealers
eye shadows
eyeliners
fixative
foundations – water based, oil based, solid or fluid
lipsticks and glosses
mascaras
pencils
powders
pre make-up products and stabilisers
skin cleansers, toners, moisturisers.
Assessment activities that allow the learner to:
complete make-up services within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity
demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations
manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:
have worked in the beauty and make-up industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
Oral communication skills to: | use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes. |
Reading skills to: | interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for safe use of cleaning and make-up products and equipment. |
Learning skills to: | identify fashion make-up trends and practice new techniques. |
Problem solving skills to: | identify make-up application issues and modify products and techniques to ensure client satisfaction. |
Planning and organising skills to: | organise make-up equipment, product and self to attend photographic shoots at external locations. |
Self-management skills to: | provide services in different work settings where time and pressure constraints apply. |
Sectors
Beauty
Competency Field
Make-Up Services