HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN, FILM & TV MAKE-UP COURSE INFORMATION PACKS
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN, FILM & TV MAKE-UP REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION Prestige Academy (Pty) Ltd is a widely recognised and credible institution. Prestige Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution (PHEI) under the Higher Education Act (Act No 101 of 1997), registration number 2001/ HE07/005. We offer exclusive career-orientated and vocational training of a very high quality standard. All qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education and registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). CONTACT DETAILS PRESTIGE ACADEMY CAMPUS BUILDING Bellville Business Park D J Wood Street Bellville 7530 POSTAL ADDRESS P O Box 2220 Bellville 7535 GPS CO-ORDINATES 33. 900 3706 S 18. 609 0937 E Tel: +27 21 949 5036 Fax: +27 21 948 1859 EMAIL ADDRESS: info@prestigeacademy.co.za WEB ADDRESS: www.prestigeacademy.co.za FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/prestige-academy/216107828402604 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/#!/prestige_ct ART, DESIGN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN, FILM & TV MAKE-UP ADMISSION/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30 39% in the language of learning and teaching of the institution. In our case it is English. (Refer to our Website for Namibian admission requirements) GENERAL INFORMATION The Diploma is provisionally registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework as: Higher Certificate in Design, Film and TV Make-Up Duration: 1 Year NQF Level: 5 Exit Level Credits: 125 SAQA Qualification ID No.: 71814 PURPOSE / PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The Higher Certificate in Design, Film and TV Make-Up develops and refines artistic and technical design skills to potential employees. The Make- Up artist is a highly skilled and creative individual who can only be satisfied once they have transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary. During their studies students will not only learn how to apply make-up but also which techniques are available, the history of make-up and the effect it has today, the various approaches to different industries such as theatre and television. The students will be able to do commercial make-up for events as well as create an impact through special effects. YEAR 1 SUBJECT 1:MEDIA MAKE-UP AS A CAREER (NQF LEVEL 5) This subject focuses mainly on the foundation of becoming a professional make-up artist. Professionalism, personal appearance and being a team player are all an integral part of becoming a sought after make-up artist. The students will also focus on faces, head shapes and bone structure and how to maximise a model s best features. Skin management and preparation is vital to a successful application, students will be taught how to analyze and prepare skin in order to get a smooth and healthy surface to work on. The students will also focus on the principals of colour and how to work with it effectively, as well as the working environment and ergonomics. SUBJECT 2: MAKE-UP IN TV AND CINEMATOGRAPHY (NQF LEVEL 5) The student builds up knowledge on how to apply make-up for commercials, advertising, editorial make-up, fashion shoots or magazine covers. The student will also learn the value of make-up in the entertainment industry and the various effects it can have creating an illusion for the public. SUBJECT 3: MAKE-UP TECHNIQUES (NQF LEVEL 5) Considering of various techniques of make-up application and how to apply the make-up to create a smooth polished and neat finish are being demonstrated. The student will also learn the effect various techniques have on the final result as well as the various effects one can create by combining techniques. As time is money it is important that the employee must be able to work under specific time scales. SUBJECT 4: MAKE-UP IN FASHION AND BEAUTY This subject explores different scenario s. The make-up artist will find be doing fashion shows, photographic make-up, music videos, catalogue and wedding photography. The student will learn the importance of keeping their make-up kits clean and organised, as well as how to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the industry. Different make-up techniques for a variety of shoots and products will be investigated and applied for both contemporary and classic styles. SUBJECT 5: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (NQF LEVEL 5) This subject introduces the student to the different career opportunities available in the world of make-up artistry. It will also give them a solid foundation with regards to business ethics, teaching them about professional conduct, customer relations and personal presentation. Motivation, time management and conflict management will also be dealt with. ART, DESIGN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN DESIGN, FILM & TV MAKE-UP SUBJECT 6: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NQF LEVEL 5) This subject aims to introduce the learner to the different ways that a make-up artist can use to promote his/her business to new and existing clients. The business can either be new or established or just want to attract new clientele. Due to the fact that different groups e.g. men and women have different needs, advice will be given on how to promote the various products in the make-up industry and how to plan and deliver a stunning sales presentation. A business plan will help with the set and research of starting your own business according to the information provided. SUBJECT 7: WORKING IN THEATRE (NQF LEVEL 5) Due to the major aspect of lighting the student will learn the importance of lighting and how to apply make-up to achieve various effects. The student will also learn how to incorporate the various dramatic elements of theatre into the make-up. Working in theatre can be a very rushed industry as there are only short periods of time to do wardrobe changes. The student will learn how to handle these rushed moments and also how to plan the make-up theme per character to ensure minimal make-up changes in between scenes. SUBJECT 8: CASUALTY EFFECTS AND PROSTHETICS (NQF LEVEL 5) Students will learn to work with the various materials in order to create special effects such as cuts, wounds, bruises, prosthetic hands and bold caps. These all play a large role in character transformation and have become an important part of the film industry. SUBJECT 9: BODY AND FACE PAINTING (NQF LEVEL 5) Students will learn how to apply body and face painting. The students will be required to consider the various curves of the body and the body movement when creating the design for a specific display. SUBJECT 10: CHARACTER MAKE-UP AND FACIAL HAIR (NQF LEVEL 5) A large part of the movie industry consists of character creation. The students will learn how to transform someone into a completely different character by applying false hair, creating beards using false hair as well as creating an aged look or making someone look more or less overweight than they are. SUBJECT 11: HISTORICAL HAIR AND MAKE-UP (NQF LEVEL 5) Taking a walk down memory lane and looking at different eras like the 1920, 1960, 1980 and modern. Students will learn the style of make-up from each era and how to create the same effect today. The history of make-up will also give the student insight into how make-up application has changed, why it has changed and the effect it has on the make-up industry today. SUBJECT 12: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (NQF LEVEL 5) Experiential learning (also called internship or professional practicum) happens in your final year of study. It involves learning through placement at a company for the purpose of gaining hands-on experience through executing actual tasks and assignments (e.g. business environment). Experiential learning is structured around a clear purpose, performance (outcome) targets and procedures in collaboration with the employer and lecturer(s) concerned. It provides students with an opportunity to acquire first-hand experience of the world of work in the industry concerned. Students should acquire an in-depth knowledge of workplace practices as well as a broad knowledge and understanding of how the host organisation operates. They should develop competencies that are impossible or highly unlikely in the classroom environment, for instance the ability to deal with challenges and problems within context of the workplace itself. They will also develop the ability to integrate knowledge and skills across all program subjects at practical level. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Make-up expert (counter consultant) Special effect make-up artist Make-up artist for Film & TV Make-up artist for music videos Make-up artist for advertisements Bridal make-up artist ARTICULATION POSSIBLITIES Students completing this qualification successfully may articulate to the following qualifications: Advanced Certificate: Communication Photography: 2 Years: NQF Level 6, SAQA I.D. No 71821 ART, DESIGN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FACULTY