skillfactor-pipeline/skills/make-up-artist/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — make-up artist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-5091.00 (Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance).

Task statements

• [Core] Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
• [Core] Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
• [Core] Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.
• [Core] Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
• [Core] Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
• [Core] Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
• [Core] Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.
• [Core] Assess performers' skin type to ensure that makeup will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
• [Core] Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
• [Core] Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.
• [Core] Write makeup sheets and take photos to document specific looks and the products used to achieve the looks.
• [Core] Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models to obtain desired character image depiction.
• [Core] Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup to create special features or effects, such as scars, aging, or illness.
• [Core] Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.
• [Core] Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.
• [Core] Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, to augment period production files.
• [Core] Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations, to determine makeup requirements.
• [Core] Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.
• [Core] Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
• [Core] Clean supplies such as makeup brushes.
• [Supplemental] Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.
• [Supplemental] Wash and reset wigs.

Detailed work activities

• Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.
• Apply makeup to alter or enhance appearance.
• Assess skin or hair conditions.
• Clean equipment or supplies.
• Clean tools or equipment.
• Collaborate with others to determine production details.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.
• Groom wigs or hairpieces.
• Manage budgets for personal services operations.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Prepare operational reports or records.
• Review production information to determine costume or makeup requirements.
• Teach health or hygiene practices.