Elements and Performance Criteria

Production requirements for make-up may include:
designers and directors specifications
venue requirements
production schedule
relevant health and hygiene requirements
performers' requirements
resource constraints
lighting effects

Environments where make-up may be required include:
in a studio
on location - interior
on location - exterior
outside broadcast
day
night
soundstage

Types of production may include:
feature films
documentaries
short films
commercials
filmed events or performances
music video
television productions of any type, eg music, drama, comedy, variety, sport
live or pre-recorded television productions
theatrical productions
plays
live performances

Appropriate personnel may include:
make-up supervisor/other make-up personnel
special effects make-up design and maker
costume designer and wardrobe personnel
continuity personnel
hairdresser
director
designer
producer
performer
production manager
lighting designer and lighting personnel
director of photography
technical director
other technical staff
floor manager

Special requirements may include:
skin disorders (contagious or non-contagious). Contagious conditions may include bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Non-contagious conditions may include various types of acne, dermatitis, eczema, or allergic conditions
contra-indications/precautions including contagious and non-contagious, sunburn, trauma, bruises, cosmetic and general surgery and other visible non-normal skin
skin type/condition including normal, dry, combination, sensitive, mature, pigmented, colour and tone
allergies
wearing of contact lenses
removal of body or facial hair
performers' histories
duration of the make-up application and the duration of the performance

Make-up products may include:
pre make-up products and stabilisers
cleansers
toners
moisturisers
concealers
foundation (liquid/solid)
powders
fixative
eyeshadows (matte/frosted)
blushes
mascaras (powder, liquid, wand or block)
lipsticks/lip glosses
pencils
protective gels and creams
sun screen

Make-up equipment may include:
sponges
brushes
applicators
pallets or tiles
lash curlers
artificial lashes
tweezers
magnifying mirror
containers/tray etc
spatulas
make-up box
cotton buds
eye make-up remover pads
moist towelettes
powder puffs
pencil sharpener
towels
hairclips and bands
tissues
supply of water
protective bibs and smocks
airbrushes

Health and hygiene requirements include:
local, state and federal occupational health and safety regulations
regulations in the cosmetic environment, eg sterilisation and sanitation procedures, storage and handling of hazardous substances and protective clothing and substances in the workplace

Oral communication tasks may include:
discussing with performers their preferences and sensitivities regarding skin care
discussing performers skin care with other make-up personnel
consulting with wardrobe and hairdressing personnel regarding the use of gums and glue
responding to instructions on required adjustments to make-up
discussing final effect with performer, director, producer, lighting personnel
informing performer of the process and procedures for applying, touching-up and/or removing make-up

Materials to be read and interpreted may include:
script
production schedule
product labels
manufacturers' guidelines
make-up plan
call sheets
running sheets
costume plots
costume breakdown lists
stock orders

Written tasks may include:
updating make-up plan as appropriate

Numeracy tasks may include:
estimating the amount of products required
estimating the time required to apply make-up

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:

recognising and responding appropriately to general and local contra-indications and contra-action including those which indicate referral to an appropriate professional
knowledge of face and body shapes and their relationship to the elements and principles of make-up application

knowledge of the following in regard to make-up services:

effects of lighting natural/artificial on make-up
colour design principles
colour wheel, primary, secondary, complementary colours, grey scale
tonal value
differences between tone, value, hue and shade
knowledge of cosmetic chemistry/ingredients in relevant make-up products particularly in regard to their likely effects on the skin

determining the physical appearance of:

various skin types
normal skin
abnormal skin
minor skin blemishes
awareness of the effect of changes created by specific make-up products and colour application techniques
awareness of the effect of changes created by lighting and how make - up colours appear on the screen
dealing with performers tactfully and respectfully
meeting deadlines
ability to work under pressure
using time effectively to control product waste
elementary photography
keeping accurate photographic records for continuity purposes

Linkages to other units

This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:

CUFSAF01A Follow health, safety and security procedures
CUFMUP03A Maintain make-up continuity
WRH12A Dress (style) hair

Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors and areas of make-up specialisation. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector and areas of make-up specialisation. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector and specialisation in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
Care should be taken in developing training to meet the requirements of this unit. The specific focus of training will depend upon the area of make-up expertise required. For generic pre-vocational training, organisations should provide training which would provide participants with a breadth of make-up knowledge and expertise, encompassing a range of areas of specialisation.

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:


the development of creative period and specialised make-up designs in accordance with the requirements of the production including:

identification of facial areas requiring highlighting/shading
product application techniques
knowledge of colour design principles
application to lighting, natural and artificial
the application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations
the application of safe work practices in regard to the provision of make-up services and safe use of product according to occupational health and safety requirements
product application and removal techniques

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment. However, assessment of this unit would most effectively be undertaken on the job due to the specific workplace environment requirements.
To establish consistency of performance, assessment methods must include observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations covering a variety of make-up application types.

A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:

practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of products and equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)