- CUFMUP401A - Design, apply and remove make-up
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CUFMUP401A
Design, apply and remove make-up
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Issue Date: April 2024
Make-up artists apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit, which covers the design, application and removal of standard make-up for performers and/or talent appearing in films, television shows or photographic shoots.
Creativity is the key to being a successful make-up artist, along with the ability to design make-up that meets production requirements and brings out, or builds on, the subject's best features. Good communication skills are also essential, since make-up artists need to create a work environment where performers and/or talent feel at ease.
Depending on the nature of the job, a make-up artist can work alone, as an assistant to a more senior colleague or as part of a make-up design team. Employment is usually on a contract basis and hairstyling skills are often required.
More complex skills associated with the application of period, specialised and special effects make-up are covered in:
CUFMUP501A Design and apply specialised make-up
CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, apply and remove standard make-up for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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Evidence Required
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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: development of make-up plans that demonstrate an ability to: identify and deal with requirements of performers/talent 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 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 three productions access to a range 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. |
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 CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity CUFMUP403A Style hair for a performance or production. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
communication, literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to: deal with performers/talent tactfully and respectfully discuss with performers/talent 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/talent of the procedures for applying, touching up and removing make-up relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities interpret a range of workplace documentation prepare and update make-up plans initiative, enterprise and creativity in the context of: creating and refining make-up design concepts adjusting make-up requirements as required problem solving skills in the context of recognising and responding appropriately to general and local contra-indications, including those that indicate referral to an appropriateprofessional planning and organising skills sufficient to: use time effectively to control product waste meet deadlines select and acquire make-up products and equipment to meet production requirements technical skills sufficient to use the internet for research numeracy skills sufficient to: budget in relation to design concepts and make-up requirements estimate the quantity of products required estimate the time required to apply make-up 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 well-developed understanding of the following: effects of natural/artificial lighting on make-up colour design principles colour wheel, primary, secondary, complementary colours, grey scale tonal value 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 techniques for determining the physical appearance of: various skin types normal skin abnormal skin minor skin blemishes awareness of the effect of changes created by specific make-up products and colour application techniques awareness of the effect of changes created by lighting and how make-up colours appear on the screen OHS requirements as they apply to applying make-up |
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: | 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/talent producer production manager special effects make-up designer and maker technical director other technical/specialist staff. |
Production documentation may include: | call sheets costume break-down lists costume plots make-up plan manufacturer guidelines product labels production schedule running sheets script stock orders. |
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. |
Factors may include: | availability of personnel availability of resources available budget locations, e.g.: studio interior exterior outside broadcast day night sound stage production schedule production values production/program style public profile of performer/talent timelines. |
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. |
Special requirements may include: | contagious skin disorders, e.g.: bacterial infections viral infections fungal infections contra-indications/precautions, e.g.: contagious and non-contagious sunburn trauma bruises cosmetic and general surgery other visible non-normal skin duration of the make-up application duration of the performance non-contagious conditions, e.g.: acne dermatitis eczema allergies performers' histories removal of body or facial hair skin type/condition, e.g.: normal dry combination sensitive mature pigmented colour and tone wearing of contact lenses. |
Make-upproducts may include: | blushes cleansers concealers eyeshadows (matte/frosted) fixative foundation (liquid/solid) lipsticks/lip glosses mascaras (powder, liquid, wand or block) moisturisers pencils powders pre make-up products and stabilisers protective gels and creams sunscreen toners. |
Make-upplan may include: | areas requiring correction/camouflage colour design context, e.g.: single appearance location dramatic considerations lighting camera angles/shots continuity issues face shape highlighting/shading techniques known allergies location, e.g.: interior exterior studio make-up products and equipment 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. |
Make-up equipment may include: | airbrushes artificial lashes containers cotton buds hairclips and bands lash curlers magnifying mirror make-up box make-up remover pads moist towelettes pallets or tiles pencil sharpener powder puffs protective bibs and smocks spatulas sponges, brushes, applicators tissues towels trays tweezers. |
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Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| In consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation, confirm make-up requirements for performers and/or talent | |||
| Generate a range of ideas for make-up designs that provide creative solutions to production requirements | |||
| Identify factors that may have an impact on make-up designs for productions, including special requirements for performers/talent | |||
| Prepare costings for make-upproducts and equipment and seek approval for expenditure as required | |||
| Prepare make-upplans after reaching agreement about make-up designs with relevant personnel | |||
| Ensure make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules | |||
| Lay out work area to ensure quick and efficient application of make-up | |||
| Use and care for make-up products and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations | |||
| Dress performer/talent with required protective covering to protect hair and clothes | |||
| Use suitable cleansing product to cleanse performer's face | |||
| Implement health and hygiene requirements during preparation of make-up and cleansing procedure | |||
| Ensure performer's comfort is maintained during make-up application and they are protected from hazards | |||
| Apply products in sequence with appropriate applicators according to the make-up plan and health and hygiene requirements | |||
| While applying make-up, explain procedures and products to performers/talent as required | |||
| Check that the final effect meets production requirements | |||
| Identify and implement health and hygiene requirements during preparation, application and maintenance of make-up | |||
| Make required adjustments quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions | |||
| Explain make-up removal procedures to performers/talent | |||
| Remove make-up using appropriate cleansing products | |||
| Ensure that performers' comfort is maintained during make-up removal and that they are protected from hazards | |||
| Wash, disinfect or discard make-upequipment, as appropriate | |||
| Clean and leave work areas in the original or an improved condition |
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