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Maintain make-up and hair continuity

Maintain make-up and hair continuity

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMUP402
State Code
AWH88
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
160
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide continuity services for make-up and hair in screen productions.It applies to individuals 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 Break down scripts to determine issues affecting hair and make-up continuity for productions
  • 1.2 Confirm hair and make-up requirements with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Note scripted and unscripted occurrences that might impact performers’ hair and make-up and plan accordingly
  • 1.4 Take account of how aspects of hair and make-up are captured on camera when planning continuity activity
  • 1.5 Prepare hair and make-up continuity documentation for each scene
2. Undertake hair and make-up continuity activities
  • 2.1 Check performers’ hair and make-up at the commencement of takes accurately reproduces their appearance at the end of previous sequential takes
  • 2.2 Check continuity photographs and notes are taken throughout shoots and filed for reference purposes
  • 2.3 Have materials for maintaining make-up and hair on hand at all times
  • 2.4 Make required adjustments to make-up and hair quickly and safely at appropriate times during productions
  • 2.5 Update hair and make-up continuity documentation throughout productions
  • 2.6 Maintain accurate records of hair and make-up continuity details for performers and production personnel
  • 2.7 Take the needs of others on set into consideration when undertaking continuity activity
3. Maintain communications during shoot
  • 3.1 Advise relevant personnel of changes to make-up, hair and appearance
  • 3.2 Advise cast, crew and production 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
D1150 CUFMUP402A Maintain make-up and hair continuity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE46 CUAMUP412 Maintain make-up and hair continuity Unit of competency