Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, apply and remove standard make-up for performers and talent appearing in screen and entertainment industry productions.
It applies to individuals who use their creative skills, working alone or as part of a team, to design make-up that meets production requirements and brings out the subject's best features. Good communication skills are essential since they need to create an environment where others feel at ease.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Design make-up | 1.1 Confirm make-up requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation 1.2 Generate a range of ideas for make-up designs that take colour design principles and lighting effects into account and provide creative solutions to production requirements 1.3 Identify production factors that may affect design solutions 1.4 Identify skin types, skin disorders, contra-indications or specific requirements of performers or talent that must be considered 1.5 Prepare costings for make-up products and equipment and seek approval for expenditure as required 1.6 Discuss design ideas with relevant personnel and document agreed make-up plans 1.7 Check make-up products and equipment are available in time to meet production schedules |
2. Prepare to apply make-up | 2.1 Lay out work area to ensure efficient application of make-up 2.2 Check health and hygiene procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care of make-up products and equipment 2.3 Dress performers or talent with required covering to protect hair and clothes 2.4 Check suitability of products before cleansing performers' skin |
3. Apply and maintain make-up | 3.1 Maintain performers' comfort and protect from hazards during make-up application 3.2 Apply products in sequence using applicators according to make-up plans and health and hygiene requirements 3.3 Explain procedures and products to performers during each stage of application 3.4 Take immediate remedial action if there is an adverse reaction to products 3.5 Check final make-up effects meet production requirements 3.6 Make required adjustments quickly at appropriate times during productions |
4. Remove make-up | 4.1 Maintain performers' comfort and protect from hazards during make-up removal 4.2 Explain make-up removal procedures to performers or talent 4.3 Remove make-up using appropriate cleansing products 4.4 Wash, disinfect or discard make-up equipment 4.5 Clean and leave work areas in the original or an improved condition |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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
access to productions where make-up services are required
relevant health and hygiene procedures and guidelines.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.2, 3.2 | Recognises and interprets images and textual information to determine and adhere to production requirements and schedule |
Writing | 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 | Records ideas and information in documents incorporating correct spelling, grammar and layout |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 | Obtains information by listening and questioning Uses language and non-verbal features appropriate to context and audience |
Numeracy | 1.5 | Uses basic mathematical formula to calculate whole numbers and decimals to determine sum of and quantity of supplies |
Navigate the world of work | 1.4, 2.2-2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.1, 4.4 | Understands and follows relevant health and safety procedures |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1,4.2 | Works collaboratively with performers and talent to achieve desired creative outcomes Uses appropriate communication practices and protocols with a range of people |
Get the work done | 1.2-1.7, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.3, 4.5 | Plans, organises and implements tasks required to meet deadlines and other production requirements Generates creative solutions to achieve an effective make-up plan Recognises and makes required adjustments to make-up plans in a timely manner |
Sectors
Visual Communication – make-up