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CUAPRF502A
Apply theatrical make-up

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit apply to performers, such as singers, actors, dancers, circus performers and comedians who apply theatrical make-up for performances. Performances could be in commercial, competition or community settings.

At this level, performers would usually work without supervision and are expected to apply initiative and judgement in the planning and selection of appropriate tools and techniques. They may also be assisting other performers.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply theatrical make-up for performances according to a make-up and hair plan.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 ability to:

clarify theatrical make-up and hair requirements for performances

apply theatrical make-up to create effective characterisation for at least two performances

create appropriate hairstyles according to hair design plans

maintain continuity by recreating designs on consecutive occasions

implement skin and hair care management strategies

work collaboratively with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

an environment where different types of make-up and hairstyles and designs can be applied, modified and maintained within commercially realistic timeframes

relevant products and equipment.

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

third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of applying theatrical make-up for performances

direct observation of the candidate styling hair, and applying and removing theatrical make-up in a performance context.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUAPRF503A Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

respond appropriately to feedback on own ability to apply theatrical make-up and create hairstyles for performances

contribute creative ideas to make-up and hair designs relevant to performance character

learning skills to:

implement theatrical make-up plan effectively and according to production requirements

implement hair design plan effectively and according to production requirements

implement skin care and hair care strategies

literacy skills to:

contribute to and interpret theoretical theatrical make-up and hairstyle plans

complete production documentation as required

initiative and enterprise skills to:

create reality from visualised and theoretical theatrical make-up and hairstyle plans

maintain continuity of hairstyle and theatrical make-up application over time

monitor and correct camouflage flaws and imperfections in hair and on face and body

evaluate results and take remedial action as required

problem-solving and planning skills to:

identify, plan, organise and prepare required tools and equipment

plan and apply hair and make-up designs to compensate for particular face or body shapes or characteristics

estimate the quantity of products required

seek advice and think creatively when unpredictable problems arise

self-management skills to:

follow OHS procedures and policies

calculate time to complete hair and make-up designs to meet production schedules

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others in the planning, application and removal of theatrical make-up and hairstyles for rehearsals and performances

technical skills to use a range of tools and styling aids to create current or historical hair and make-up designs.

Required knowledge

overview knowledge of:

relevant OHS requirements in the context of applying theatrical make-up for performances

cleaning and sanitising agents for tools and equipment used in the application of theatrical make-up and hairstyles

stagecraft as it relates to performers, such as:

lighting design

props

set design

stage size and theatre size

well-developed knowledge of:

specific features of common character roles

roles and responsibilities of personnel in productions and performances

principles of skin and hair care

principles of continuity over a performance run

characteristics and application techniques of theatrical make-up to produce visual representation of the character being portrayed

characteristics of, and techniques to create, hairstyles to produce visual representation of the character being portrayed.

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

costume designers

dressers

production designers

directors

make-up artists

wig makers and stylists

hairdressers, stylists

other performers.

Factors may refer to:

available resources

characteristics and requirements of specific performances

number of performers requiring theatrical make-up

cultural, age and gender determinants

audience

differing body shapes of performers

venue and environment of performance, such as:

urban or rural

time of performance (night or day)

inside or outside

size of stage and distance from the audience

lighting

air conditioning or heating

personal services

theatre policy and procedures

skin or hair damage, such as:

environmental damage, including ultraviolet (sun) light

excessive use of overheated thermal equipment

inadequately met nutritional needs

health problems

substance abuse

chemical use, e.g. blonding agents.

Styles of make-up may include:

animal stylisation, such as:

tiger

cat

mouse

dog

areas requiring make-up application, such as:

face

décolletage

hands

feet

clown

gothic or horror

punk

specific characterisation, such as:

gender reversal

face slimming or fattening

false teeth

ageing of face and hands

use of prosthetics

portraying illness

scars

tattoos

minimalist

Japanese kabuki

Peking opera

bloody or gaping wounds.

Styles of hair may include:

balding or completely bald

hair colour

braids

buns

ringlets

curls

body hair

wigs, crepe or ventilated

beards, goatees and sideburns

moustaches

bushy eyebrows

volumised hair

historical periods, such as:

Edwardian

Elizabethan

eighteenth century

punk

1960s

1920s

Japanese geisha.

Performance requirements may relate to:

nature of the physical activity on stage

quick costume or character changes

continuity

lighting

special effects

use of body doubles or second cast.

Essential components may include:

applicators, such as:

flat and round shading brushes

lip liner brushes

powder puffs

sponges

brow and lash combs

barrier sprays

face powders, including translucent

black and brown eyeliner

red lip liner

lipsticks

special sharpeners

various eye make-up colour palettes

various lip colours

fake blood capsules and liquid blood

moist cake foundation

make-up remover, including eye make-up remover

spirit gum adhesive and adhesive remover

mascara

blushers

fake eyelashes

concealers

cold cream

antiperspirant

applicator brush cleaner and disinfectant

double-sided adhesive tape

3-D gel flesh

setting powders

liquid sealers and fixatives

hair wax or gel

hair spray

tweezers

forceps

scissors

paper towel or tissues

nail polishes.

Physical structures and features may include:

scalp

natural hair type, such as:

European

Asian

Afro

hair texture, such as:

coarse

medium

fine

hair growth patterns, such as:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls)

movement, such as:

straight

wavy

natural curl

chemical curl or waves

beard characteristics, such as:

hair texture

hair density

growth patterns

blemishes or flaws or other facial and hair conditions requiring special consideration

facial features

bone structure

skin health and tone

energy requirements

common diet-related health problems.

Theatrical make-up may include:

fake blood liquid or capsules

body paint

bruise colour palettes

sweat and tears

false teeth or black tooth enamel

adhesive remover

false eyelashes

nose putty

soft putty

rigid collodian

moist cake foundation

cream foundations

liquid latex wrinkles

foam latex

beards and moustaches

hair extensions

wigs, crepe or ventilated

hair colours

bald caps

mask cover make-up

temporary tattoos

clown white face make-up

Japanese face powder

face diamantes and glitter

masks, such as:

leather

papier mâché

air brushed make-up.

OHS requirements may refer to:

workplace policy and procedures, such as:

standard operating policy and procedures

standards and certification requirements

communication protocols

quality assurance procedures

OHS procedures, such as:

infection control procedures:

checking for infectious and transmittable disease

sterilising apparatus and instruments

using disinfectants when washing equipment

safely removing and disposing of soiled and contaminated garments

safe ventilation

avoiding invasive procedures on bodies

use of personal protective clothing, including:

disposable gloves

heavy duty gloves

barrier gown or suit

waterproof overshoes

waterproof aprons

splash proof masks

hair cover

material handling procedures, including hazardous or infectious materials

maintaining make-up and hair styling tools and equipment to required standards

emergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures

recording or reporting injury and incidence

performing first aid as necessary.

Hairstyling tools and equipment may include:

hair curlers or curling wand

hair straighteners

scissors

clips, pins and hair ties

brushes and combs

hair dryers

hair wax or gel

hairspray.

Strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair may include:

no shaving within one hour of applying make-up

using appropriate facial cleansers and moisturisers before and after applying theatrical make-up

regular facials

regularly applying hair conditioning treatments.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consult with relevant personnel and determine factors that influence the styles of make-up and hair and performance requirements 
In consultation with relevant personnel plan styles and colours of make-up and hair relevant to own performance character 
Confirm final designs and plans for make-up and hair styling with relevant personnel 
Develop understanding of the essential components of a theatrical make-up kit 
Work with relevant personnel to examine the physical structures or features of own head and body and identify areas requiring corrective action or camouflage make-up or hair dressing 
Ensure tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order 
Apply theatrical make-up with appropriate techniques and in the required sequence, seeking assistance from others as required 
Work with relevant personnel as required to review make-up plan and check that the final effect meets production and characterisation requirements 
Document theatrical make-up design for continuity purposes as required 
Follow OHS requirements 
Ensure hairstyling tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order 
Create hairstyle for performance with appropriate techniques 
Correctly apply and integrate false facial hair with theatrical make-up as required 
Work with relevant personnel, as required, to review the hairstyle plan and check that the final effect meets production and characterisation requirements 
Document hairstyle design for continuity purposes as required 
Remove theatrical make-up appropriately and safely, working with relevant personnel as required 
Deconstruct hairstyle appropriately and safely, working with other people as required 
Clean, sanitise and store theatrical make-up and hairstyle elements and components in line with enterprise procedures 
Identify and implement strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair 
Seek out and use feedback from relevant personnel to inform and improve on own theatrical make-up application skills 

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