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461232 · OSCA 2024

Make-up Artist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3

Classification

Description

Designs and applies make-up products and techniques to transform or enhance the features of individuals.

Specialisations

  • Make-up Artist (Performing Arts)

Unit group

4612 · Body and Make-up Artists

Description

Design and apply make-up, and decorate, adorn and modify the human body using a range of techniques such as tattooing, piercing and skin modification.

Skill level

Australia

3; 4

Occupation skill level 3

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Designs make-up looks that align with clients' requests, events or themes
  • Prepares clients' skin by cleansing, moisturising and using appropriate primers
  • Chooses make-up shades that complement clients' skin tone, eye colour and outfits
  • Applies make-up products such as foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and lipstick
  • May create special effects or creative designs using prosthetics, scars and other effects to transform an actor into a character
  • May perform basic hairstyling, such as arranging hair for a specific look, or building, styling and fitting wigs

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