Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide continuity services for make-up and hair in film, television, theatre and photographic productions. It involves preparing for continuity services, documenting hair and make-up used in different scenes and advising required personnel of any changes.
The unit applies to those 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.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – Make-up
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for hair and make-up continuity |
1.1 Determine continuity breakdown using required documentation 1.2 Confirm hair and make-up requirements with required personnel 1.3 Plan continuity activities according to hair and make-up requirements 1.4 Prepare hair and make-up continuity documentation for each scene |
2. Undertake hair and make-up continuity activities |
2.1 Check performer hair and make-up matches appearance at end of previous sequential take according to requirements 2.2 Capture continuity notes and photographs throughout shoots and file for reference as required 2.3 Adjust hair and make-up during productions according to production and safety requirements 2.4 Update hair and make-up continuity documentation throughout productions 2.5 Maintain records of hair and make-up continuity details for performers and production personnel according to production requirements |
3. Maintain communications during shoot |
3.1 Advise required personnel of changes to make-up, hair and appearance 3.2 Advise required personnel of hair and make-up continuity issues throughout shoots in line with workplace procedures and production requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
SKILL |
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Oral communication |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMUP402 Maintain make-up and hair continuity.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5