This standard is about creating bald caps and small prosthetic pieces such as facial parts and scars for use on productions.
As the process sometimes involves producing part casts to make such small prosthetics you will be required to show you can part cast. It is recognised that some pieces can be created without requiring a cast to be taken and you will also need to show you can make those, too. It includes creating a pattern to fit the individual performers’ head shape to produce a bald cap.
Finally, it also includes treating the performer with care and making them as comfortable as possible during the process.
This standard is applicable to several roles but is most applicable to the role of the Make Up Artist or Prosthetics Artist.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
confirm whether the performer has any medical conditions that could preclude them from having a cast taken
obtain medical advice and the performer’s permission where necessary
perform skin tests and take action in the event of an adverse skin reaction
ensure that the performer’s skin, hair, facial hair and clothing are prepared and covered
position the performer to minimise personal discomfort
explain the preparation, casting and removal techniques to the performer and provide opportunities for questions
ensure the performer is clear on what to do if an emergency arises during the prosthetics application and wearing process
obtain replication of the performer’s features without defects or distortion of the cast
remove the cast safely and restore the performer’s skin and hair to its original condition
create sculptures and moulds using the appropriate techniques, materials and methods
create small prosthetic pieces that can be applied directly to the performers using the appropriate technique, materials and methods
ensure that the sculpture and mould meets all technical requirements to enable the production of the finished prosthetic piece
make a pattern for the prosthetics and/or bald caps that fits the individual head shape of the performer
transfer the pattern to a head block
create bald caps using the appropriate techniques, materials, and methods
finish, store and remove moulds and prosthetics to avoid deterioration, distortion, and damage
keep records pertaining to the use of moulds and prosthetics
liaise with third party providers to obtain prosthetic pieces and bald caps as required
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
the requirements of the design brief and the limitations of the department
the schedule and budget for the production
how to identify and liaise with third party providers for prosthetic work
health and safety legislation, policies and guidelines applicable to part casting and making small prosthetic pieces and bald
the importance of checking if the performer has a history of allergies and other sensitivities
what tests to take for skin compatibility and adverse reactions
what action to take in the case of an adverse reaction
the required mobility and security of the prosthetics
the different techniques, materials and methods employed to create appropriate mounds and prosthetics
the processes for creating small prosthetic pieces including; preparation techniques, casting and removal procedures, emergency procedures, positioning and joining sections and trimming and marking the positive impression
how to obtain replication of the performer’s features without defects or distortion of the cast
the appropriate techniques, materials and methods to create sculptures and moulds
whether the use of casting, sculpting or moulding procedures are required before their application
how to ensure that the sculpture and mould meets all technical requirements to enable the satisfactory production of the finished prosthetic appliance
how to remove the cast safely and restore the performer’s skin and hair to its original condition
how to make a pattern to fit the individual head shape of the performer and how to transfer the pattern to a head block
the importance of finishing, storing, and removing moulds and prosthetics to avoid deterioration, distortion and damage
how and why to keep accurate records and documentation pertaining to any moulds and prosthetic work
Overview
This standard is about creating bald caps and small prosthetic pieces such as facial parts and scars for use on productions.
As the process sometimes involves producing part casts to make such small prosthetics you will be required to show you can part cast. It is recognised that some pieces can be created without requiring a cast to be taken and you will also need to show you can make those, too. It includes creating a pattern to fit the individual performers’ head shape to produce a bald cap.
Finally, it also includes treating the performer with care and making them as comfortable as possible during the process.
This standard is applicable to several roles but is most applicable to the role of the Make Up Artist or Prosthetics Artist.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand: