CUAMUP513 — Design and apply special make-up effects

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What an assessment for CUAMUP513 must cover

56 assessable components: 4 elements (26 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop initial design concepts

1.1Analyse production documentation and determine overall production requirements and schedules
1.2Identify factors that may affect the design and implementation of special make-up effects
1.3Identify special requirements for performers
1.4Source reference materials and research aspects of special make-up effects design projects
1.5Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others
1.6Identify factors that may affect the creation of prosthetics required for special effects
1.7Develop initial design concepts using research findings

2 Develop and document special make-up effects designs

2.1Discuss initial design concepts with required personnel
2.2Evaluate initial concepts and select ideas that meet production requirements
2.3Develop special effects make-up designs for discussion with required personnel
2.4Discuss additions or changes to production requirements with required personnel and incorporate into special make-up effects designs as required
2.5Incorporate feedback from colleagues into final designs and ensure agreement is reached on consistent interpretation of character and style
2.6Prepare make-up plans in format that meets production requirements with details of costings and resources required
2.7Distribute copies of make-up plans to required personnel

3 Apply and maintain special make-up effects

3.1Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules
3.2Explain the process of applying special make-up effects to performers and respond to questions according to production requirements
3.3Dress performers with covering and check they are protected from hazards according to production requirements
3.4Test special make-up effects to be applied to skin and scalp according to production requirements
3.5Apply special effects and prosthetic applications using materials, equipment and techniques that meet production requirements
3.6Check final effects meet production requirements and adjust as required

4 Remove special make-up effects

4.1Demonstrate to performers how to remove special make-up effects as required
4.2Remove special make-up effects according to production requirements
4.3Remove prosthetic appliances according to production requirements
4.4Seek medical advice according to production requirements if skin irritation or other problems arise
4.5Clean make-up equipment and check work area is left in original or improved condition
4.6Complete workplace documentation as required

Performance evidence

design and apply special make-up effects according to at least two different production requirements.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
undertake research of special effects including: cuts, burns, wounds, bruising, scars, other skin effects
take into account special requirements of performers and the need for prosthetic pieces when designing special make-up effects
apply and remove special make-up effects and prosthetic appliances
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 explain procedures for applying and removing special make-up effects.

Knowledge evidence

common production requirements for designing and applying special make-up effects including: skin types and conditions, safety procedures and requirements, hygiene procedures and requirements, performer comfort and safety
roles and responsibilities of personnel who need to be consulted in relation to designing special make-up effects
typical problems with designing and applying special make-up effects and common solutions
safety, health and hygiene requirements for applying and removing make-up
effects of natural and artificial lighting on special make-up effects and how make-up colours appear on screen
ways colour design principles are used in the context of designing special make-up effects
ways and explanation for skin reacting to make-up products commonly used in screen and entertainment industry productions
impact of special make-up effects on enhancing characterisation
techniques for applying and removing special effects make-up including: cuts, burns, bruising, scars, wounds, other skin effects
different effects created by different make-up products and colour application techniques.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates costings required for special make-up effects
Oral communication: Uses language and non-verbal features appropriate to audience and context Obtains information using listening and questioning techniques
Reading: Analyses and interprets textual information from required sources to determine special make-up and prosthetic requirements Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties
Writing: Develops material and conveys explicit information for a specific audience using clear and detailed language
Initiative and enterprise: Makes decisions related to own role and takes responsibility for meeting production requirements Generates and reflects on creative make-up ideas and concepts
Planning and organising: Plans, organises and implements required tasks and resources
Problem solving: Responds to problems that arise according to production requirements
Self-management: Follows health and hygiene regulations and requirements when working with make-up application, removal processes and potential hazards
Teamwork: Confirms special effects make-up design, application and removal requirements in collaboration with required personnel Follows accepted communication practices and protocols

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