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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop initial design concepts
  2. Develop and document special make-up effects designs
  3. Apply and maintain special make-up effects
  4. Remove special make-up effects

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

undertake research to inform design of special make-up effects

consider special requirements of performers and the need for prosthetic pieces when designing special make-up effects

develop designs for special make-up effects incorporating feedback and ideas from others, and meet production requirements

produce make-up plans that specify resources required and take account of budget constraints

apply and remove special make-up effects and prosthetics using appropriate products and application techniques

maintain the appearance of performers' special make-up effects during productions

create a documentary record of designs for special make-up effects

comply with health and hygiene requirements when providing make-up services

complete work within production schedules

work collaboratively with others in the development of special effects make-up designs

establish any specific make-up requirements from performers and clearly explain procedures for applying and removing special make-up effects.

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:

outline roles and responsibilities of personnel who need to be consulted in relation to designing special make-up effects

identify typical problems with designing and applying special make-up effects and briefly describe solutions

explain safety, health and hygiene requirements for applying and removing make-up

outline effects of natural and artificial lighting on special make-up effects and how make-up colours appear on screen

explain how colour design principles are used in the context of designing special make-up effects

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

explain how the use of special make-up effects can enhance characterisation

outline techniques for applying make-up to, and removing it from, prosthetic pieces

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