Design and apply specialised make-up

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:13 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAMUP502

State Code
AWH92

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/01/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

110301 - Beauty Therapy

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide specialised make-up services for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries.It applies to individuals in senior roles who apply make-up creatively, to enhance the ability of actors to portray characters, and conduct thorough background research to ensure characters are accurately represented. They work alone or, on large-scale productions, they could be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret creative briefs

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

2. Generate and assess ideas

2.1 Source reference materials and research aspects of specialised make-up design projects
2.2 Maintain currency of reference materials and findings, and organise them for easy access by others
2.3 Use research findings to develop initial design concepts
2.4 Evaluate initial design concepts in consultation with relevant personnel
2.5 Generate a range of ideas for designs that provide creative solutions to specialised make-up issues and show an appreciation of how make-up can enhance characterisation
2.6 Take the effects of lighting on make-up and colour design principles into account when assessing ideas
2.7 Discuss ideas with relevant personnel to maximise their contribution to the design process
2.8 Take production constraints and changes to production requirements into account when evaluating creative ideas and solutions

3. Develop and document make-up designs

3.1 Reach agreement with relevant personnel on a consistent interpretation of character, period and style
3.2 Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate ideas, taking production constraints and timelines into account
3.3 Develop specialised make-up designs for discussion with relevant personnel
3.4 Incorporate feedback on designs into final versions and obtain sign-off
3.5 Prepare specialised make-up plans with details of costings and resources required to achieve required effects
3.6 Distribute copies of make-up plans to relevant personnel

4. Provide specialised make-up services

4.1 Check make-up products and equipment are available according to production schedules
4.2 Check performers are comfortable and protected from hazards during make-up sessions
4.3 Explain procedures and products to performers during make-up sessions
4.4 Take remedial action quickly and efficiently if there are signs of allergic reaction to products
4.5 Comply with health and hygiene requirements when applying and removing make-up
4.6 Check final effects meet production requirements
4.7 Make required adjustments quickly and accurately at appropriate times during productions
4.8 Check work area is left in the original or improved condition
4.9 Complete workplace documentation as required

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D1153	CUFMUP501A	Design and apply specialised make-up	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODG38	CUAMUP512	Design and apply specialised make-up	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZL8	CUA51015	Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification