Elements and Performance Criteria

Period and specialised make-up may include:
period make-up for any historical period, modern or ancient
specialised make-up:
body painting
tattoos
racial characters
ageing techniques by using make-up, creams, stipple, latex and spirit gum, foam pieces
use of latex
the fitting and application of make-up to bald caps, removal and storage of bald caps

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

Relevant factors which may determine and affect the period and specialised make-up design and implementation may include:
characters:
number
type
changes
production
location
seasons
time span
materials:
type
availability
quantity
budget
deadlines/timeline
available personnel

Relevant research may include:
style:
men, women, children
silhouette and body shapes
fabrics
foundation garments
trims
accessories
period
genre
historical factors
cultural factors

Research materials may include:
history books
writings of the period
paintings and illustrations of the period
photographs
film, video
the internet
specialist services available for make-up and hair
journals
texts

Organisation of research findings and recording of designs may include the use of:
computer database
manual files
library

Presentation media for design ideas include:
models
collage
sketches
coloured design illustrations
production requirements and specifications
digital images

Research techniques may include:
talking and listening to experts
watching documentary films and videos
reading newspapers, books and other references
use of the internet
contact with historical associations

Documentation may be:
computer generated
manually written

Accessible recording system may include:
specialist services available
reference/research materials
draft and final make-up and hair designs
performance details and specifications

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
live events/performances
theatre/stage productions

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
lighting designer and lighting personnel
hairdresser
director
designer
producer
performer
production manager
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
cleanser
toner
moisturiser
concealer
foundation (liquid/solid)
powder
fixative
eyeshadow (matte/frosted)
blushe
mascara (powder, liquid, wand or block)
lipsticks/lip gloss
pencil
protective gel and cream
sunscreen
latex
make-up grade
glue/gum

Make-up equipment may include:
sponges
brushes
applicators
pallets or tiles
lash curlers
artificial lashes
latex
bald caps
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

Oral communication tasks may include:
consulting with producer/director regarding design concepts
discussing with performers their preferences and sensitivities regarding skin care
discussing performers' skin care with other make-up personnel
discussing make-up design and plan with producer, director, wardrobe manager, performers and 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 to identify:
required effects, period, setting, lighting
production schedule
budgets
synopsis breakdown of characters
research documents
copyright of body paint designs
product labels
manufacturers' guidelines
make-up plan
costume design
scripts
production schedules
call sheets
running sheets
costume plots
costume breakdown lists
stock orders

Written tasks may include:
make-up plan which includes:
areas requiring highlighting, shading
product application procedures
colour design
required lighting

Numeracy tasks may include:
estimating the cost of products
budget calculations
estimating the time required to apply make-up
estimating the number of make-up personnel required

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 design
basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as it relates to make-up services, including a simplified cross-section of skin

basic understanding of the body systems as listed below, in regard to their relationship to facial and body shapes and the skin, muscles and nerves:

skeletal and muscular
nervous system and its relationship to skin function

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
reading, understanding and breaking down a script

interpreting the script and/or production brief and designing a make-up plan including:

facial areas requiring highlighting/shading
interpreting the director's requirements
knowledge of colour physics and its application in make-up application
awareness of characters in the production and how to interpret the make-up needs to create the character
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
conflict resolution techniques
meeting deadlines
ability to work under pressure
using time effectively to control product waste

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
CUSGEN04A Participate in negotiations
CUSRAD02A Conduct research
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
the consistent use of effective questioning and active listening 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:

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
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)