DG1S60 - Specialist Skills 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG1S60
Module Title: Specialist Skills
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Richard Embling
Module Team: Natalie Jones, Emily Wright, Emma Marshman, Jeremy Spencer
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100708 - stage design
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

• This module is designed to equip students with specific skills for their area of study.
• Enable the student to understand how the subject area relates to their specialism.
• The student will build on and develop new skills, knowledge and experience, through project-based activities.

Content Summary

Students will participate in skills based practical sessions that will give them a grounding to progress within their area of study. Knowledge and understanding developed through this module, will provide a detailed insight into specific processes and techniques.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 1
Tutorial 1
Demonstration 5
Practical classes and workshops 5
Supervised time in studio/workshop 24
Independent Study 164
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Produce skills using specific processes and techniques to enable progression within the area of study.
LO2 Critically reflect on the success of their achievements with links to theory and industry standards.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 Recognise strengths and weaknesses from practical sessions 0 1250 30 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Detailed portfolio of practical work 0 N/A 70 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Textbooks
Baker, P. (1995) Wigs and Make-Up. Oxford: Butterworth- Heinemann

Bouvet, M. (2018) A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing. Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd

Conway, J. (2004) Make-Up Artistry. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd

Debreceni, T. (2009) Special Make-Up Effects for Stage and Screen. Oxford: Focal Press
Delamar, P. (2003) The Complete Make-Up Artist. London: Thomson

Ramsey, Clare. (2019) Prosthetic Make-up Artistry for Film and Television. Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd

Ruskai, M & Lowery, A (2010) Wig Making and Styling A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film. Oxford: Focal Press

Vinther, J. (2003) Special Effects Make-Up. London: A&C Black Publications Ltd.

Delpech, J.P. (2017) The Mouldmaker's Handbook: Herbert Press

James, T. (1989) The Prop Builder’s Moulding and Casting Handbook. Betterway Books

James, T. (1990) The Prop Builder’s Mask Making Handbook. Betterway Books

Adams, R. (2017) Latex Mask Making: A Workshop with Russ Adams. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform