Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAMUP501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMUP501 - Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by performers, such as singers, actors, dancers, circus performers and comedians to apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles for performances according to make-up and hair plans. 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

an environment in which different make-up and hairstyle designs can be applied, modified and maintained within commercially realistic timeframes

products and equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clarify theatrical make-up and hair requirements for performances
  • Consult with relevant personnel and determine factors that influence the styles of make-up and hair for performances
  • 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
  • Develop understanding of the essential components in a theatrical make-up kit
       
Element: Implement make-up plans
  • 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 in the required sequence, seeking assistance from others as required and following health and safety procedures
  • Work with relevant personnel as required to review make-up plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements
  • Document theatrical make-up designs for continuity purposes as required
       
Element: Create hairstyles for performances
  • Ensure hairstyling tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order
  • Use appropriate techniques to create hairstyles for performances
  • Correctly apply and integrate false facial hair with theatrical make-up as required
  • Work with relevant personnel, as required, to review hairstyle plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements
  • Document hairstyle designs for continuity purposes as required
       
Element: Finalise make-up and hairstyle process
  • Remove theatrical make-up and deconstruct hairstyles appropriately, working with relevant personnel as required
  • Clean, sanitise and store theatrical make-up and hairstyle elements and components in line with organisational procedures
  • Implement strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair
  • Seek and use feedback from relevant personnel to improve on own theatrical make-up application 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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify theatrical make-up and hair requirements for performances

1.1 Consult with relevant personnel and determine factors that influence the styles of make-up and hair for performances

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan styles and colours of make-up and hair relevant to own performance character

1.3 Confirm final designs and plans for make-up and hair styling

1.4 Develop understanding of the essential components in a theatrical make-up kit

2. Implement make-up plans

2.1 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

2.2 Ensure tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order

2.3 Apply theatrical make-up in the required sequence, seeking assistance from others as required and following health and safety procedures

2.4 Work with relevant personnel as required to review make-up plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements

2.5 Document theatrical make-up designs for continuity purposes as required

3. Create hairstyles for performances

3.1 Ensure hairstyling tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order

3.2 Use appropriate techniques to create hairstyles for performances

3.3 Correctly apply and integrate false facial hair with theatrical make-up as required

3.4 Work with relevant personnel, as required, to review hairstyle plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements

3.5 Document hairstyle designs for continuity purposes as required

4. Finalise make-up and hairstyle process

4.1 Remove theatrical make-up and deconstruct hairstyles appropriately, working with relevant personnel as required

4.2 Clean, sanitise and store theatrical make-up and hairstyle elements and components in line with organisational procedures

4.3 Implement strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair

4.4 Seek and use feedback from relevant personnel to improve on own theatrical make-up application skills

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 hairstyles in line with hair design plans

maintain continuity by recreating designs on consecutive occasions

implement skin and hair care management strategies

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements when applying theatrical make-up for performances

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

explain key aspects performers need to be aware of in relation to:

lighting design

props

set design

stage and theatre size

demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:

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

describe key theatrical make-up and hairstyling techniques used to produce visual representation of characters.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify theatrical make-up and hair requirements for performances

1.1 Consult with relevant personnel and determine factors that influence the styles of make-up and hair for performances

1.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan styles and colours of make-up and hair relevant to own performance character

1.3 Confirm final designs and plans for make-up and hair styling

1.4 Develop understanding of the essential components in a theatrical make-up kit

2. Implement make-up plans

2.1 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

2.2 Ensure tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order

2.3 Apply theatrical make-up in the required sequence, seeking assistance from others as required and following health and safety procedures

2.4 Work with relevant personnel as required to review make-up plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements

2.5 Document theatrical make-up designs for continuity purposes as required

3. Create hairstyles for performances

3.1 Ensure hairstyling tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order

3.2 Use appropriate techniques to create hairstyles for performances

3.3 Correctly apply and integrate false facial hair with theatrical make-up as required

3.4 Work with relevant personnel, as required, to review hairstyle plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements

3.5 Document hairstyle designs for continuity purposes as required

4. Finalise make-up and hairstyle process

4.1 Remove theatrical make-up and deconstruct hairstyles appropriately, working with relevant personnel as required

4.2 Clean, sanitise and store theatrical make-up and hairstyle elements and components in line with organisational procedures

4.3 Implement strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair

4.4 Seek and use feedback from relevant personnel to improve on own theatrical make-up application skills

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 for performances 
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 
Develop understanding of the essential components in 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 in the required sequence, seeking assistance from others as required and following health and safety procedures 
Work with relevant personnel as required to review make-up plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements 
Document theatrical make-up designs for continuity purposes as required 
Ensure hairstyling tools and equipment are sanitised and in good working order 
Use appropriate techniques to create hairstyles for performances 
Correctly apply and integrate false facial hair with theatrical make-up as required 
Work with relevant personnel, as required, to review hairstyle plans and check that final effects meet production and characterisation requirements 
Document hairstyle designs for continuity purposes as required 
Remove theatrical make-up and deconstruct hairstyles appropriately, working with relevant personnel as required 
Clean, sanitise and store theatrical make-up and hairstyle elements and components in line with organisational procedures 
Implement strategies to maintain healthy skin and hair 
Seek and use feedback from relevant personnel to improve on own theatrical make-up application skills 

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