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Hair, Wigs, Make up and Prosthetics for productions
Research information and special requirements
In this standard in P3 and K7 refer to artists contributing to their characters look. Is this general practice?
Plan, agree and complete the design for hair, wigs, make up and prosthetics
SKSHMWP2 Create an original design for hair, wigs, make-up and prosthetics
In standard in the Overview please confirm if the following statement is correct:
“It involves identifying the characters and their required “look” from the script and understanding the appearance that is needed for different characters including: ethnicity, social background, state of health, possible injury, skin conditions, age or colouring according to the environment in which the production is to take place”
SKSHWMP3 Finalise the design for hair, wigs, make up and prosthetics
SKSHWMP5 Prepare to change the performer’s appearance
Prepare and organise resources
Apply make-up using a variety technique to meet the design requirements
SKSHWMP6 Assess, select, and apply make-up to change the performer’s appearance
This standard has been newly developed as we currently do not have a standard covering the application of make up and as confirmed by industry expert working groups, that is an essential task within the workflow. Do you agree?
Apply and monitor special effects and small prosthetics
SKSHWMP7 Apply and remove special effects to change the performer’s
SKSHWMP8 Create small prosthetic pieces and bald caps
SKSPSSX07 Create prosthetics effects
Apply and monitor facial hair
SKSHWMP9 Prepare, apply, remove, and maintain facial hair to change the performer’s appearance
Apply and monitor wigs, hair pieces and extensions
Change performers' hair
SKSHWMP11 Apply techniques to performer’s hair to create a different
Maintain continuity of hair, make up, wigs and prosthetics throughout production
SKSHWMP12 Monitor and maintain the continuity of the performer’s appearance
Manage self and others
SKSGS1 Manage and market yourself as a freelancer in the creative industries
SKSGS7 Manage projects in the creative industries
SKSGS16 Agree requirements and parameters of creative activity in the creative industries
SKSGS3 Work effectively in the creative industries
SKSGS9 Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries
SKSGS10 Work effectively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries
SKSGS11 Work effectively with clients or customers in the creative industries
Health and safety
PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
PROHSS2 Develop procedures to safely control work operation
PROHSS6 Conduct health and safety risk assessments of a workplace