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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Design make-up
  2. Prepare to apply make-up
  3. Apply and maintain make-up
  4. Remove make-up

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

generate make-up design ideas that consider production factors and specific requirements of performers

incorporate colour design principles into make-up designs

create make-up plans that take account of the condition of performers' skin and other special requirements of performers or talent

submit requests for make-up products that fit within budget allocations

follow health, hygiene and safety procedures when preparing, applying and removing make-up

select appropriate make-up products and application techniques

communicate effectively to explain make-up procedures and discuss specific requirements with performers or talent.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe roles and responsibilities of personnel in the screen and entertainment industries who need to be consulted in relation to make-up issues

describe principles of make-up application

describe effects of natural and artificial lighting on make-up and how make-up colours appear on the screen

outline the relationship of colour design principles to make-up

describe how and why skin can react to make-up products commonly used in screen and entertainment industry productions

describe effects created by different make-up products and colour application techniques

describe work health and safety (WHS) procedures that apply to providing make-up services.