CUAMUP512 — Design and apply specialised make-up

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What an assessment for CUAMUP512 must cover

62 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 21 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 Interpret creative briefs

1.1Analyse production documentation and determine overall production requirements and timelines
1.2Participate in preliminary concept meetings and discuss specialised make-up requirements
1.3Identify factors that may impact the design and application of specialised make-up, including special requirements for

2 Generate and assess ideas

2.1Source reference materials and research required aspects of specialised make-up design projects
2.2Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise according to production requirements
2.3Develop initial design concepts using research findings
2.4Evaluate initial design concepts in consultation with required personnel according to production requirements
2.5Discuss ideas with required personnel according to production requirements

3 Develop and document make-up designs

3.1Reach an agreement with required personnel on interpretation of character, period and style that meets production requirements
3.2Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate applications that meet production requirements
3.3Develop specialised make-up designs and discuss with required personnel
3.4Incorporate feedback on designs into final versions and obtain sign-off
3.5Prepare specialised make-up plans according to production requirements
3.6Distribute copies of make-up plans to required personnel

4 Provide specialised make-up services

4.1Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production requirements
4.2Check performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during make-up sessions
4.3Explain procedures and products to performers during make-up sessions
4.4Take remedial action according to production requirements if there are signs of allergic reaction to products
4.5Apply specialised make-up in a professional capacity and according to required technical ability
4.6Make required adjustments during productions as required
4.7Check work area is left in original or improved condition
4.8Complete workplace documentation as required

Performance evidence

design and apply specialised make-up according to at least two different production requirements.
undertake research of specialised make-up applications and collaborate with others to inform development of specialised make-up designs
develop and document specialised make-up designs and accompanying make-up plans that meet production and performer requirements
generate different designs that provide creative solutions to specialised make-up
apply and remove make-up using appropriate products and application techniques
maintain appearance of performers’ make-up during productions
complete work within production schedules
comply with health and hygiene requirements when providing make-up services
demonstrate refined and even make-up application
establish any specific make-up requirements from performers and clearly explain procedures for applying and removing specialised make-up.

Knowledge evidence

common production requirements for designing and applying specialised make-up including:
schedules and timelines
budgets
actions required in the event of allergic or adverse reactions
roles and responsibilities of personnel who need to be consulted in relation to designing specialised make-up
typical problems with designing and applying specialised make-up and common solutions
techniques for applying and removing specialised make-up
health, hygiene and safety requirements that relate to applying and removing make-up
effects of natural and artificial lighting on make-up and how make-up colours appear on the screen
factors that impact design and application of specialised make-up
specialised make-up applications including:
bald cap application
body painting
airbrushing
eyebrow blocking
appliance applications
highlight and shade for characterisation
latex work and aging
high definition eye designs
false eyelash applications
ways the use of colour design principles can enhance characterisation.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates costings and resources required
Oral communication: Uses language and non-verbal features appropriate to audience and context Obtains information using listening and questioning techniques
Reading: Interprets designs and written material Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties
Writing: Develops material for a specific audience and conveys explicit information 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 quickly and appropriately
Self-management: Follows health and hygiene regulations and requirements when working with make-up application and removal processes
Teamwork: Confirms make-up design, application and removal requirements in collaboration with required personnel Follows accepted communication practices and protocols

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What does an assessment tool for CUAMUP512 need to cover?

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