Summary
This course enables the participant not only to gain practical & technical skills but also the confidence required to work as a Photographic, Film & Television Make up Artist/ Technician to provide services for: Media Special Effects, Body Art & Face Painting Events, Feature Film & Television Productions, Theatre, Fashion & Wedding Photography, Runway and Music Clips. A comprehensive program that extends the knowledge & skills of a makeup artist into all forms of media from sketching, presenting of photographic portfolios in print & digital format, sculpting, body art, and airbrushing. It incorporates a series of photo shoots including a body art shoot. The course covers business plans, marketing and client interaction to provide effective communication and awareness in a rapidly changing and diverse environment.
Course Intake
This course is conducted full time over a period of 48 weeks*.
| Month | Days | Times | Commences |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mon to Thurs | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 09/01/12 |
| March | Mon to Thurs | 1.00pm - 5.00pm | 13/03/12 |
| June | Mon to Thurs | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 04/06/12 |
During the course programme you are required to be available for work experience which may include weekend and/or evening work.
The maximum number of students per course is 20. Positions cannot be held unless the required deposit is paid.
*Course completion dates may vary due to holiday breaks.
Topics
- Sketching & facial map design
- Cosmetic chemistry
- Anatomy & physiology
- Colour physics & composition
- Industry Communications & consultation
- Photographic lighting & techniques
- Makeup application for day / evening
- Remedial Camouflage
- Digital photographic makeup application
- Wedding industry marketing / advertising
- Airbrush Makeup application & techniques
- Photoshop Design
- Hairstyling for Fashion, Wedding & Runway
- Fashion Styling
- High Definition film & television Makeup
- Special effects
- Hair knotting
- Film script breakdown
- Ageing techniques
- Drag queen makeup
- Face painting
- Body Art
- Period Hair & Makeup Design
- Sculpting
- Head moulding & casting
- Prosthetic foam latex application
- Business Planning
Units of Competency
| Core Units | |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT301A | Develop and Extend Critical and Creative Thinking Skills |
| BSBCRT402A | Collaborate in a Creative Process |
| CUFMUP401A | Design, Apply and Remove Make-up |
| CUFMUP403A | Style Hair for Performances or Productions |
| BSBPMG510A | Manage Projects |
| BSBOHS509A | Ensure a Safe Workplace |
| Specialist Units | |
| CUFMUP402A | Maintain Continuity of Performers’ Appearance |
| CUFMUP501A | Design and Apply Specialised Make-up |
| CUFMUP502A | Design and Apply Special Make-up Effects |
| CUFMUP503A | Create Prosthetics for Special Make-up Effects |
| Elective Units | |
| CUFIND401A | Provide Services on a Freelance Basis |
| CUVCOR01B | Source Concept for Own Work |
| CUVCOR08B | Produce Drawings to Represent and Communicate the Concept |
| CUETEM03C | Establish and Manage Production Requirements and Resources |
| BSBREL401A | Establish Networks |
| CUFPPM403A | Coordinate Film and Media Production Services and Resources |
