DG2S62 - Character Research and Realisation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG2S62
Module Title: Character Research and Realisation
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Natalie Jones, Emma Marshman
Module Team: J Beard
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100706 - hair and make-up
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

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

Module Aims

• Enables the student to complete a research project of a topic of the students’ choice.
• Enables the development of ideas.
• Enables the student to produce a final realised outcome.
• To produce an in-depth evaluation of the project.

Content Summary

This is a character research project where students will have the opportunity to select a topic of their choice from which to develop design ideas and produce a final realised outcome. e.g. A historic character, character from an original text or artwork. Students will be supported by a project supervisor and practical classes and workshops.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 1
Project supervision 5
Practical classes and workshops 30
Independent Study 164
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Relate theory to practice to support design ideas and outcomes.
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to select appropriate techniques and products to produce a successful outcome depicting a given character.
LO3 Create design ideas for completing a final outcome of industry standard from in depth research of a chosen topic.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Comprehensive research portfolio recording the research, planning, preparation, and production of the final practical outcome 0 N/A 75 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Critical essay of the practical outcome 0 1000 25 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1
Essay 1

Reading List

Textbooks
Delamar, P. (2003) The Complete Make- Up Artist. London: Thomson

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

Debreceni, T. (2009) Special Make-Up Effects for Stage and Screen. Oxford: Focal Press.
Publishing Ltd.

The Stage, Design Week.

Corson, R. (1981) Stage Make-Up. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.

Corson, R. (1965). Fashions in Hair. London: Peter Owen Limited.

Corson, R. (1972). Fashions in Make-up. London: Peter Owen Limited

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

Young, L & Sheppard, L (2018) Timeless: A century of Iconic Looks.

Swinfield, R. (1997). Period Make-up for the Stage. London: A and C Black.

Spencer, K. (2009). Period Hairstyles for Studio, Stage and Screen. London: Methuen Drama.

Botham, M. and Sharrad, L. (1982). Manual of Wig Making. 3rd ed. London: William Heinemann Ltd

Websites
www. thesceneographer.com
Creative & Cultural Skills.com

Journals
The Prosthetics Magazine