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CUAMUP503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design and apply special make-up effects

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMUP503 - Design and apply special make-up effects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design special make-up effects and provide make-up services for productions in the screen and entertainment industries.It applies to individuals who create effects, such as scars, ageing and illness, and often have to attach prosthetics. Because application of special make-up effects can be a complex and lengthy process, these individuals need to be confident and diplomatic in the way they communicate with performers whose appearances they are transforming. They work alone or, on large-scale productions, they could be responsible for supervising others.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:

a range of make-up products and equipment

productions requiring special make-up effects

make-up reference materials.

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: Develop initial design concepts
  • Analyse production documentation to determine overall production requirements and schedules
  • Identify factors that may affect the design and implementation of special make-up effects
  • 1.3 Identify type and condition of performers' skin, and other special requirements for performers, that need to be taken into account
  • Source reference materials and research aspects of special make-up effects design projects
  • Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others
  • Identify factors that may affect the creation of prosthetics required for special effects
  • Generate a range of design ideas that provide creative solutions to special make-up effects requirements and show an appreciation of how make-up can enhance characterisation
  • Take effects of lighting on make-up and colour design principles into account when assessing ideas
  • Use research findings to develop initial design concepts
       
Element: Develop and document special make-up effects designs
  • Discuss initial design concepts with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process
  • Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking into account production constraints
  • Develop special effects make-up designs for discussion with relevant personnel
  • Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to ensure additional or changed production requirements are incorporated into special make-up effects designs
  • Incorporate feedback from colleagues into final designs and ensure agreement is reached on a consistent interpretation of character and style
  • Prepare make-up plans in an appropriate format with details of costings and resources required to achieve special make-up effects
  • Distribute copies of make-up plans to relevant personnel
       
Element: Apply and maintain special make-up effects
  • Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules
  • Explain the process of applying special make-up effects to performers and respond to their questions
  • Dress performers with covering to protect hair and clothes, and check they are protected from hazards
  • Test special make-up effects to be applied to skin and scalp for adverse reactions
  • Comply with health and hygiene requirements when applying special make-up effects in line with make-up plans
  • Apply prosthetics using appropriate materials, equipment and techniques
  • Check final effects meet production requirements
  • Make required adjustments quickly at appropriate times during productions
       
Element: Remove special make-up effects
  • Show performers how to remove special make-up effects as required
  • Remove special make-up effects using appropriate products, checking performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during the process
  • Remove prosthetics carefully to minimise performers’ discomfort
  • Seek medical advice promptly if skin irritation or other problems arise
  • Clean make-up equipment and check work area is left in the original or improved condition
  • Complete workplace documentation as required
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Develop initial design concepts

1.1 Analyse production documentation to determine overall production requirements and schedules

1.2 Identify factors that may affect the design and implementation of special make-up effects

1.3 Identify type and condition of performers' skin, and other special requirements for performers, that need to be taken into account

1.4 Source reference materials and research aspects of special make-up effects design projects

1.5 Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others

1.6 Identify factors that may affect the creation of prosthetics required for special effects

1.7 Generate a range of design ideas that provide creative solutions to special make-up effects requirements and show an appreciation of how make-up can enhance characterisation

1.8 Take effects of lighting on make-up and colour design principles into account when assessing ideas

1.9 Use research findings to develop initial design concepts

2. Develop and document special make-up effects designs

2.1 Discuss initial design concepts with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process

2.2 Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking into account production constraints

2.3 Develop special effects make-up designs for discussion with relevant personnel

2.4 Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to ensure additional or changed production requirements are incorporated into special make-up effects designs

2.5 Incorporate feedback from colleagues into final designs and ensure agreement is reached on a consistent interpretation of character and style

2.6 Prepare make-up plans in an appropriate format with details of costings and resources required to achieve special make-up effects

2.7 Distribute copies of make-up plans to relevant personnel

3. Apply and maintain special make-up effects

3.1 Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules

3.2 Explain the process of applying special make-up effects to performers and respond to their questions

3.3 Dress performers with covering to protect hair and clothes, and check they are protected from hazards

3.4 Test special make-up effects to be applied to skin and scalp for adverse reactions

3.5 Comply with health and hygiene requirements when applying special make-up effects in line with make-up plans

3.6 Apply prosthetics using appropriate materials, equipment and techniques

3.7 Check final effects meet production requirements

3.8 Make required adjustments quickly at appropriate times during productions

4. Remove special make-up effects

4.1 Show performers how to remove special make-up effects as required

4.2 Remove special make-up effects using appropriate products, checking performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during the process

4.3 Remove prosthetics carefully to minimise performers’ discomfort

4.4 Seek medical advice promptly if skin irritation or other problems arise

4.5 Clean make-up equipment and check work area is left in the original or improved condition

4.6 Complete workplace documentation as required

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.

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.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Develop initial design concepts

1.1 Analyse production documentation to determine overall production requirements and schedules

1.2 Identify factors that may affect the design and implementation of special make-up effects

1.3 Identify type and condition of performers' skin, and other special requirements for performers, that need to be taken into account

1.4 Source reference materials and research aspects of special make-up effects design projects

1.5 Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others

1.6 Identify factors that may affect the creation of prosthetics required for special effects

1.7 Generate a range of design ideas that provide creative solutions to special make-up effects requirements and show an appreciation of how make-up can enhance characterisation

1.8 Take effects of lighting on make-up and colour design principles into account when assessing ideas

1.9 Use research findings to develop initial design concepts

2. Develop and document special make-up effects designs

2.1 Discuss initial design concepts with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process

2.2 Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking into account production constraints

2.3 Develop special effects make-up designs for discussion with relevant personnel

2.4 Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to ensure additional or changed production requirements are incorporated into special make-up effects designs

2.5 Incorporate feedback from colleagues into final designs and ensure agreement is reached on a consistent interpretation of character and style

2.6 Prepare make-up plans in an appropriate format with details of costings and resources required to achieve special make-up effects

2.7 Distribute copies of make-up plans to relevant personnel

3. Apply and maintain special make-up effects

3.1 Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules

3.2 Explain the process of applying special make-up effects to performers and respond to their questions

3.3 Dress performers with covering to protect hair and clothes, and check they are protected from hazards

3.4 Test special make-up effects to be applied to skin and scalp for adverse reactions

3.5 Comply with health and hygiene requirements when applying special make-up effects in line with make-up plans

3.6 Apply prosthetics using appropriate materials, equipment and techniques

3.7 Check final effects meet production requirements

3.8 Make required adjustments quickly at appropriate times during productions

4. Remove special make-up effects

4.1 Show performers how to remove special make-up effects as required

4.2 Remove special make-up effects using appropriate products, checking performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during the process

4.3 Remove prosthetics carefully to minimise performers’ discomfort

4.4 Seek medical advice promptly if skin irritation or other problems arise

4.5 Clean make-up equipment and check work area is left in the original or improved condition

4.6 Complete workplace documentation as required

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
Analyse production documentation to determine overall production requirements and schedules 
Identify factors that may affect the design and implementation of special make-up effects 
1.3 Identify type and condition of performers' skin, and other special requirements for performers, that need to be taken into account 
Source reference materials and research aspects of special make-up effects design projects 
Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others 
Identify factors that may affect the creation of prosthetics required for special effects 
Generate a range of design ideas that provide creative solutions to special make-up effects requirements and show an appreciation of how make-up can enhance characterisation 
Take effects of lighting on make-up and colour design principles into account when assessing ideas 
Use research findings to develop initial design concepts 
Discuss initial design concepts with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process 
Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking into account production constraints 
Develop special effects make-up designs for discussion with relevant personnel 
Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to ensure additional or changed production requirements are incorporated into special make-up effects designs 
Incorporate feedback from colleagues into final designs and ensure agreement is reached on a consistent interpretation of character and style 
Prepare make-up plans in an appropriate format with details of costings and resources required to achieve special make-up effects 
Distribute copies of make-up plans to relevant personnel 
Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules 
Explain the process of applying special make-up effects to performers and respond to their questions 
Dress performers with covering to protect hair and clothes, and check they are protected from hazards 
Test special make-up effects to be applied to skin and scalp for adverse reactions 
Comply with health and hygiene requirements when applying special make-up effects in line with make-up plans 
Apply prosthetics using appropriate materials, equipment and techniques 
Check final effects meet production requirements 
Make required adjustments quickly at appropriate times during productions 
Show performers how to remove special make-up effects as required 
Remove special make-up effects using appropriate products, checking performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during the process 
Remove prosthetics carefully to minimise performers’ discomfort 
Seek medical advice promptly if skin irritation or other problems arise 
Clean make-up equipment and check work area is left in the original or improved condition 
Complete workplace documentation as required 

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