This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light.

It requires the ability to select products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot.

This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons, make-up studios and photography shoot settings requiring make-up services. In this environment they work as part of the creative team, make informed creative decisions and have knowledge and skills across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, follow and adjust make-up plan to apply safe and appropriate make-up in three of following photography contexts:

business

wedding

fashion

commercial

catwalk

demonstrate make-up applications suitable for:

artificial light

natural light

studio conditions

provide make-up services for print outcomes:

black and white images

colour images

design and record make-up plans for each client specifying details of:

areas requiring correction or camouflage

camera angles and shots

colour design

contraindications

dramatic considerations

continuity issues

face shape

skin colour and tone

highlighting and shading techniques

lighting

location:

interior

exterior

studio

make-up products and equipment

product application procedures

single appearance

testing arrangements

present self, according to organisational policy

manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulation and requirements relevant to make-up services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services:

client record management

equipment and product use and maintenance

incident reporting

personal hygiene and presentation

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding make-up services

scope of practice:

importance of not stating a diagnosis of contraindications

when to refer to other practitioners

contraindications and their relationship to photographic make-up services:

bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections

abnormal skin

contact lenses

recent skin treatments such as injectables, intense pulsed light, laser and surgery

photographic make-up principles:

effects of natural and artificial lighting on make-up appearance

colour design

colour wheel

cosmetic ingredients and their performance under different light sources and digital photography

primary, secondary, complementary colours and grey scale

tonal value, hue and shade

operation of production environments and settings and how to effectively and professionally work within these environments

appearance of common skin types and conditions and their relationship to photographic make-up services

selection, care and infection control for photographic make-up equipment, products and tools

effect of changes created by:

specific make-up products and colour application techniques

lighting and how make-up colours appear on screen

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power.

Skills must be demonstrated in a photographic make-up environment; this can be:

an industry workplace or

a simulated beauty workplace set up for the purpose of skills assessment, that provides beauty services to paying members of the public or freelance services for paid make-up assignments.

Assessment must ensure access to:

paying clients, both new and regular or models as part of paid assignments, with different make-up requirements, who have the expectation that the services provided reflect those of a commercial business

relevant workplace documentation:

blank client records

organisational policies and procedures relevant to make-up services

manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Assessment must ensure use of:

adjustable make-up chair

brush sanitiser

cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

disposable cotton buds, facial wipes, spatulas and tissues

false eyelashes

hand held mirror

hand sanitiser

headband or hair clips

magnifying lamp

make-up equipment:

brushes for foundation, eye make-up and powder

disposable mascara wands

lash curler

make-up box

palettes or tiles

pencil sharpeners

powder puffs

protective bibs

sponges and wedges

tweezers

make-up lighting

make-up products from a comprehensive professional range:

artificial lashes

blushers

concealers

eye shadows

eyeliners

fixative

foundations – water based, oil based, solid or fluid

lipsticks and glosses

mascaras

pencils

powders

pre make-up products and stabilisers

skin cleansers, toners, moisturisers.

Assessment activities that allow the learner to:

complete make-up services within commercially realistic speed, timing and productivity

demonstrate competency in an environment reflective of real work situations

manage tasks and contingencies in the context of the job role.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors and:

have worked in the beauty and make-up industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.

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