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Maintain make-up and hair continuity

Maintain make-up and hair continuity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMUP412
State Code
ODE46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide continuity services for make-up and hair in film, television, theatre and photographic productions. It involves preparing for continuity services, documenting hair and make-up used in different scenes and advising required personnel of any changes.The unit applies to those who check the make-up and hair of performers is consistent when scenes are watched in the correct sequence, irrespective of the order in which they were shot. They are crucial in making sure there are smooth transitions between shots and scenes, thus facilitating post-production editing.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for hair and make-up continuity
  • 1.1 Determine continuity breakdown using required documentation
  • 1.2 Confirm hair and make-up requirements with required personnel
  • 1.3 Plan continuity activities according to hair and make-up requirements
  • 1.4 Prepare hair and make-up continuity documentation for each scene
2. Undertake hair and make-up continuity activities
  • 2.1 Check performer hair and make-up matches appearance at end of previous sequential take according to requirements
  • 2.2 Capture continuity notes and photographs throughout shoots and file for reference as required
  • 2.3 Adjust hair and make-up during productions according to production and safety requirements
  • 2.4 Update hair and make-up continuity documentation throughout productions
  • 2.5 Maintain records of hair and make-up continuity details for performers and production personnel according to production requirements
3. Maintain communications during shoot
  • 3.1 Advise required personnel of changes to make-up, hair and appearance
  • 3.2 Advise required personnel of hair and make-up continuity issues throughout shoots in line with workplace procedures and production requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH88 CUAMUP402 Maintain make-up and hair continuity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AE541 CUASS00104 Photographic Make-up and Styling Skill Set Skill set
BGU7 CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification