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Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
Create prosthetics for special make-up effects
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFMUP503A
CUFMUP503A
State Code
D1155
D1155
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create prosthetic pieces for special make-up effects in productions for the screen, media and entertainment industries.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare to create prosthetics
- 1. In consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation, confirm prosthetic requirements
- 2. Identify factors that may affect the casting process, including special requirements for performers
- 3. Use appropriate research techniques to identify and source references to clarify aspects of required effects
- 4. Organise and maintain currency of reference materials, documentation and findings, for use by relevant personnel
- 5. Generate a range of design and construction ideas that provide creative solutions to prosthetic requirements
- 6. Document plans for the creation of prosthetics in an appropriate format
- 7. Discuss plans with relevant personnel and incorporate feedback into final plans as required
- 8. Ensure materials and equipment are available to complete the required prosthetics
Produce original lifecasts for prosthetic pieces
- 9. Inform performers of the casting process, emergency procedures and respond appropriately to their questions
- 10. Position performers to minimise personal discomfort
- 11. Prepare performer to ensure their skin, hair, facial hair and clothing are protected from hazards
- 12. Determine the position of separate or joining sections, seams, stop lines and keys
- 13. Ensure that materials and release agents are of the appropriate type and quantity for casting, and are prepared, compounded and applied safely using approved methods
- 14. Obtain accurate replication of performers without defects or distortion of lifecasts, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of the performer is maintained during the casting process
- 15. Safely remove lifecasts and restore performer's skin and hair to original condition
- 16. Finalise lifecasts
Make prosthetics
- 17. Determine appropriate placement of prosthetic overlaps or blending edges in relation to the performer and the design brief
- 18. Compound, handle, store and dispose of materials according to manufacturer instructions, data safety sheets and health and hygiene requirements
- 19. Use appropriate materials and techniques to make prosthetics according to prosthetics design plans
- 20. Prevent deformation and impairment when separating moulds and rejoining sectional moulds
- 21. Finish, store and remove sculptures and resultant moulds to avoid deterioration, distortion or damage
- 22. Safely store and dispose of materials and equipment used in the creation of prosthetics
- 23. Complete workplace documentation as required
- 24. Evaluate finished prosthetics against technical and creative criteria and note areas for improving the process of creating prosthetics
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production documentation may include:
budgets
call sheets
copyright of body paint designs
costume break-down lists
costume designs
costume plots
make-up plans
manufacturer guidelines
product labels
production schedules
research documents
running sheets
scripts
stock orders
synopsis break-down of characters
time sheets
workplace procedures manual or documentation.
Prosthetic requirements may include:
body parts
full bodies
full face
full head
multiple and overlapping appliances.
small prosthetic pieces, e.g.:
facial parts
bald caps
Factors may include:
any medical condition that could preclude a performer having a cast taken
available personnel
budget
camera angles/shots, e.g.:
extreme close-up
close-up
mid shot
long shot
wide shot
high-angle
eye-level shot
low-angle
health and hygiene requirements
length of time and/or how often prosthetic pieces need to be used
lighting effects
materials required, e.g.:
type
availability
quantity
production schedule
production values/style
public profile of performers
specifications from designers and directors
venue requirements
other technical considerations.
Casting processes may include:
casting, including part casts and lifecasts
colouring and finishing
joining sections and seams
moulding
sculpturing
transferring patterns to head blocks while making bald caps.
Special requirements may include:
contagious skin disorders, e.g.:
bacterial infections
viral infections
fungal infections
contra-indications/precautions, e.g.:
sunburn
trauma
bruises
cosmetic and general surgery
other visible non-normal skin
non-contagious skin disorders, e.g.:
acne
dermatitis
eczema
allergies
performers' medical histories
removal of body or facial hair
skin type/condition, e.g.:
normal
dry
combination
sensitive
mature
pigmented
colour and tone
wearing of contact lenses.
Research techniques may include:
contact with specialist services or associations
reading newspapers, books and other references
talking and listening to experts
use of the internet
watching documentary films and videos.
Organisation may include the use of:
computer databases
library
manual files.
Reference materials may include:
drafts and final prosthetic designs
films
history books
journals
paintings and illustrations of the period
performance details and specifications photographs
specialist services available for prosthetics
texts
the internet
videos
writings of the period.
Formats may include:
collage
coloured design illustrations
digital images
models
photos
sketches.
Materials may include:
cleaning agents
foam latex
gums and glue
plaster
rubber
sealers and release agents.
Finalising lifecasts may include:
accurately trimming and marking the completed positive impression
checking that technical and creative requirements have been met
correctly storing lifecasts to prevent deterioration, distortion or damage
ensuring accuracy of surface detail
ensuring that joining sections meet technical requirements
producing a positive impression of lifecasts.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Production documentation may include:
budgets
call sheets
copyright of body paint designs
costume break-down lists
costume designs
costume plots
make-up plans
manufacturer guidelines
product labels
production schedules
research documents
running sheets
scripts
stock orders
synopsis break-down of characters
time sheets
workplace procedures manual or documentation.
Prosthetic requirements may include:
body parts
full bodies
full face
full head
multiple and overlapping appliances.
small prosthetic pieces, e.g.:
facial parts
bald caps
Factors may include:
any medical condition that could preclude a performer having a cast taken
available personnel
budget
camera angles/shots, e.g.:
extreme close-up
close-up
mid shot
long shot
wide shot
high-angle
eye-level shot
low-angle
health and hygiene requirements
length of time and/or how often prosthetic pieces need to be used
lighting effects
materials required, e.g.:
type
availability
quantity
production schedule
production values/style
public profile of performers
specifications from designers and directors
venue requirements
other technical considerations.
Casting processes may include:
casting, including part casts and lifecasts
colouring and finishing
joining sections and seams
moulding
sculpturing
transferring patterns to head blocks while making bald caps.
Special requirements may include:
contagious skin disorders, e.g.:
bacterial infections
viral infections
fungal infections
contra-indications/precautions, e.g.:
sunburn
trauma
bruises
cosmetic and general surgery
other visible non-normal skin
non-contagious skin disorders, e.g.:
acne
dermatitis
eczema
allergies
performers' medical histories
removal of body or facial hair
skin type/condition, e.g.:
normal
dry
combination
sensitive
mature
pigmented
colour and tone
wearing of contact lenses.
Research techniques may include:
contact with specialist services or associations
reading newspapers, books and other references
talking and listening to experts
use of the internet
watching documentary films and videos.
Organisation may include the use of:
computer databases
library
manual files.
Reference materials may include:
drafts and final prosthetic designs
films
history books
journals
paintings and illustrations of the period
performance details and specifications photographs
specialist services available for prosthetics
texts
the internet
videos
writings of the period.
Formats may include:
collage
coloured design illustrations
digital images
models
photos
sketches.
Materials may include:
cleaning agents
foam latex
gums and glue
plaster
rubber
sealers and release agents.
Finalising lifecasts may include:
accurately trimming and marking the completed positive impression
checking that technical and creative requirements have been met
correctly storing lifecasts to prevent deterioration, distortion or damage
ensuring accuracy of surface detail
ensuring that joining sections meet technical requirements
producing a positive impression of lifecasts.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
creation of prosthetic pieces that:
are technically precise
meet creative production requirements
ability to prevent deterioration or distortion of moulds, casts and resultant prosthetic pieces
attention to detail
consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations when creating prosthetics
consistent application of OHS practices in regard when creating prosthetics
collaborative approach to work
ability to communicate effectively with performers for whom prosthetic pieces are made.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through a range of prosthetic creation tasks for at least three productions
access to a range of prosthetic products, materials and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of prosthetic pieces created by the candidate to determine whether creative production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate materials used
observation of the candidate creating prosthetics in a production context
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in planning and creating prosthetic pieces.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
creation of prosthetic pieces that:
are technically precise
meet creative production requirements
ability to prevent deterioration or distortion of moulds, casts and resultant prosthetic pieces
attention to detail
consistent application of local health and hygiene requirements/regulations when creating prosthetics
consistent application of OHS practices in regard when creating prosthetics
collaborative approach to work
ability to communicate effectively with performers for whom prosthetic pieces are made.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through a range of prosthetic creation tasks for at least three productions
access to a range of prosthetic products, materials and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of prosthetic pieces created by the candidate to determine whether creative production requirements have been met, correct procedures followed and appropriate materials used
observation of the candidate creating prosthetics in a production context
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in planning and creating prosthetic pieces.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFMUP502A Design and apply special make-up effects.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH84 | CUAMUP504 | Create prosthetics for special make-up effects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D204 | CUF50407 | Diploma of Specialist Make-up Services | Qualification |