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Design and apply make-up for photography

Design and apply make-up for photography

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBBMUP010
State Code
ODR34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2022
Field of Education
110301 - Beauty Therapy
Original Release Date
12/04/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light. It requires the ability to select products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot. This unit applies to beauticians, beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons, make-up studios and photography shoot settings requiring make-up services. In this environment they work as part of the creative team, make informed creative decisions and have knowledge and skills across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse photography context.
  • 1.1. Confirm make-up requirements with client, photographer, or stylist.
  • 1.2. Determine photography context by establishing conditions, setting and lighting.
  • 1.3. Determine photography image end-use and format.
2. Establish make-up requirements.
  • 2.1. Identify contraindications to make-up service and refer to appropriate professional as required.
  • 2.2. Cleanse client face and neck to thoroughly remove make-up.
  • 2.3. Identify skin type, colour, tone and undertone to select foundation.
  • 2.4. Identify facial shape and areas requiring corrective make-up.
3. Design make-up plan.
  • 3.1. Design and record make-up plan.
  • 3.2. Confirm make-up plan with client, photographer or stylist as required.
  • 3.3. Select make-up products and equipment.
4. Apply make-up for photography.
  • 4.1. Prepare service area, equipment and self.
  • 4.2. Apply make-up products sequentially according to make-up plan.
  • 4.3. Manage product quantities to avoid waste of consumables.
  • 4.4. Seek client, photographer or stylist feedback to evaluate make-up application and adjust as required.
  • 4.5. Comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.
5. Clean tools and equipment.
  • 5.1. Clean non disposable make-up equipment and tools.
  • 5.2. Restock equipment and products to prepare for next service.
  • 5.3. Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVG30 SHBBMUP003 Design and apply make-up for photography Unit of competency