Makeup Exploration

Reference:          MMP557

Level:                   5

Credit points:       40

Weighting:            2.0

Study time:           400 hours

 

 

Description

This unit provides the opportunity for you to explore critical and contextual issues that inform the notion of make-up transformation in all its manifestations. You will explore emerging issues and perceptions of contemporary and historical contexts, and consider potential developments in a variety of emerging performance genres. In recognising the connections between theory and practice the unit provides the opportunity to develop research, technical application, critical understanding and analytical skills. Through the application of your advancing technical and critical skills this unit encourages you to consider your developing specialist interests in make-up transformation and to consider a potential focus for investigation at Level 6. 

 

Informed through a series of staff and student led seminars, workshops and independent study, you will undertake a sustained piece of academic writing and use the opportunity to confidently apply the academic skills acquired in Level 4. Practical workshops and industry speakers will inform your increasing level of advancing technical skills and specialist make-up practice in preparation for your Professional Make-up Project.

 

The opportunity exists to link the syllabus of this unit to productions or projects being undertaken within the University or externally.

 

Outline Syllabus

• Key contextual issues influencing developments in performance including world cinema/ theatre, collaborative performance, gender, identity, and emerging performance genres, cultural and ethical issues, and perceptions of reality versus theatricality

• Development of critical argument through the application of research

• Make-up transformation as a critical concept; advanced technical workshops in specialist make-up, airbrushing, foundational wig construction, hair styling and dressing and silicone prosthetics mould making, appliance making and health and safety practices.

• Application of academic protocols

• Advanced study skills

 

Method of Delivery

Lectures, demonstrations, practical workshops, independent study, seminars, group tutorials, viewings and visits as appropriate.

 

Assessment Components

Appraisal and literature review, illustrated if appropriate (3000 words).                   50%

 

A digital developmental log or blog containing visual and written recordings of technical processes, specific research and analysis, experimentation, ideas development and practical make-up transformation.                                                                                            50%

 

Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit

 

(Please note that quotations are included in the 3000 word count but the bibliography is not included in your word count). Work should be word processed on white A4 paper, paginated and securely bound.