Credit Points: 30
Study Time: 300 Hours

To compliment the work you do in the History and Reality units, the Fantasy and Transformation unit provides the opportunity to further investigate the transformational aspects of make-up within a broad range of contexts for media and performance. This means that you can develop your knowledge and skills which will ultimately enable you to work in a greater variety of spheres.

Through research and practical design, make-up and hairstyling classes you will explore concepts of spectacle, the fantastic and transformation. You will also have the opportunity to develop your critical and writing skills by producing an essay linked to the contextual studies of this unit. Your learning will be assessed formatively against the relevant assessment criteria during the unit at appropriate points and this will be recorded in your developmental log.

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content of this unit

• Make-up as a staging concept in various media and performance contexts: film, television, theatre, world theatre, theatrical spectacle, pantomime, opera, ballet, circus, dance, fashion, advertising, photography 
• Developing visualisation and design skills
• Research, analysis and academic protocols 
• Special make-up and hair techniques 
• Character and creature make-up and hairstyling 
• Airbrushing techniques
• Introduction to bald caps 3D wax effects 
• Ready made prosthetic pieces 
• Contemporary hair styling including temporary hair colours 
• Postiche: hair pieces, wefting and knotting
• Materials, technology and compatibility

Method of Delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, workshops, studio work, tutorials, independent study

Aims

A1 To extend your skills and knowledge through the design process and the creative and inventive use of make-up techniques and processes
A2 To situate your own practice of make-up artistry within a diverse range of contexts and concepts
A3 To develop your abilities in research, analysis, criticism, reflection and written communication

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

L01 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of make-up artistry through appropriate processes, techniques and their creative applications in a variety of contexts
L02 Demonstrate the ability to explore and use a range of materials and processes creatively and with confidence
L03 Draw together and analyse research findings from a variety of sources and produce a written piece of work plus bibliography appropriate for this level of study

Reference Material

Key
Corey, I. (1991) Face is a canvas: the design and technique of theatrical make up. Anchorage: Anchorage Press (chapters 8 and 12)
Cottrell, S. (2008). The study skills handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Delamar, P. (2002) The Complete make-up artist: working in film, fashion, television and theatre. 2nd ed. London: Thomson Learning Vocational (chapter 4, 11 and 12)
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2007). How to Write Essays and Assignments. Harlow: Prentice-Hall.
Musgrove, J. (2003) Make-up, hair and costume for film and television. Oxford: Focal Press.
Vinther, J. (2003). Special effects make up. London: A&C Black.

Recommended
Box, A. and Rankin (2009). Alex Box by Rankin. London: Rankin Photography.
Corey, I. (1976). The Mask of Reality. Anchorage: Anchorage Press.
Egan, J. (1992) Imaging the role: make up as a stage in characterization. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Ford, G. and Stewart, H. (2009). NVQ level 3 Hairdressing: candidate handbook. Oxford: Pearson Education.
Klanten, R, Hubner, M. and Ehmann, S. (2009) Hair'em scare'em. Berlin: Gestalten Verlag.
Lehndorff, V. (1986). Veruschka: trans-figurations. London: Thames & Hudson.
New, J. (2005). Drawing from life: the journal as art. New York: Princeton Architectural Press. Illusion: the magazine for today’s face and body artist journal MakeUp Artist journal

DVD resources for this unit will be identified in liaison with your Course Tutor and Subject Librarian.

Additional reference material will vary from year to year and guidelines will be provided by your unit tutor.