Creative

• Literacy Skills Information

  • We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills or phone (02) 6207 4872 to have a chat to one of our teachers.

• Transition Information

  • Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

• Subject Cancellations/Changes

  • To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Core: Complete all 6

• CUAMUP401   Design, apply and remove make-up

  • CIT Code:	MEDA394
    Cost:	Standard $689.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, apply and remove standard make-up for performers and talent appearing in screen and entertainment industry productions. It applies to individuals who use their creative skills, working alone or as part of a team, to design make-up that meets production requirements and brings out the subject's best features. Good communication skills are essential since they need to create an environment where others feel at ease.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAMUP402   Maintain make-up and hair continuity

  • CIT Code:	MEDA395
    Cost:	Standard $353.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide continuity services for make-up and hair in screen productions. It applies to individuals who check the make-up and hair of performers is consistent when scenes are watched in the correct sequence, irrespective of the order in which they were shot. They are crucial in making sure there are smooth transitions between shots and scenes, thus facilitating post-production editing.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAMUP403   Style hair for performances or productions

  • CIT Code:	MEDA396
    Cost:	Standard $132.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a range of hair styles for productions in the film, television and live entertainment industries. It applies to individuals who use a range of cutting, temporary colouring, setting and dressing methods to produce current and period hairstyles for performers. They may work independently or as a member of a make-up and hair design team.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAMUP502   Design and apply specialised make-up

  • CIT Code:	MEDA398
    Cost:	Standard $143.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide specialised make-up services for productions in the screen, media and entertainment industries. It applies to individuals in senior roles who apply make-up creatively, to enhance the ability of actors to portray characters, and conduct thorough background research to ensure characters are accurately represented. They work alone or, on large-scale productions, they could be responsible for supervising others.
    Prerequisites:	CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up

• CUAMUP503   Design and apply special make-up effects

  • CIT Code:	MEDA399
    Cost:	Standard $245.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design special make-up effects and provide make-up services for productions in the screen and entertainment industries. It applies to individuals who create effects, such as scars, ageing and illness, and often have to attach prosthetics. Because application of special make-up effects can be a complex and lengthy process, these individuals need to be confident and diplomatic in the way they communicate with performers whose appearances they are transforming. They work alone or, on large-scale productions, they could be responsible for supervising others.
    Prerequisites:	CUAMUP401 Design, apply and remove make-up

• CUAMUP504   Create prosthetics for special make-up effects

  • CIT Code:	MEDA400
    Cost:	Standard $535.50
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create prosthetic pieces for special make-up effects in productions for the screen and entertainment industries. It applies to individuals who create realistic prosthetics ranging from facial parts, scars and bald caps to larger facial or body pieces, and multiple or overlapping appliances that require mobility. Because the creation of prosthetic pieces can be a complex and lengthy process, these individuals need to be confident and diplomatic in the way they communicate with performers whose appearances they are transforming. They can work alone or, on large scale productions, they can be responsible for supervising other staff.
    Prerequisites:	Nil