DG3D04 - Specialist Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects Design for Production 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG3D04
Module Title: Specialist Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects Design for Production
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: J Beard, Emma Marshman
Module Team: Natalie Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 6
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

· This module aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a specialist practitioner within a production team.
· To produce a final realised outcome to industry standard.
· This module aims to provide students with the necessary production skills in line with industry demands.

Content Summary

In this module students will work to a narrative with an opportunity to cover many skills areas including; knotting, and wig making, prosthetics sculpting and moulding, special effects design and production. Work undertaken by the student will give the opportunity to explore and understand the requirements and demands of a production and produce a final realised outcome to current industry standards
This module will include an immersive learning project at the start of the academic year

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 5
Tutorial 1
Demonstration 5
Practical classes and workshops 27
Supervised time in studio/workshop 34
Independent Study 328
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Convey an understanding of the design process using comprehensive research, creative processes and skills within hair, make-up and special effects for a working production.
LO2 Analyse a given script by breaking the script down and understand the importance of continuity for a production.
LO3 Produce work of a quality which reflects current industry standards and practices demonstrating an ability to work as part of a team with organisational and communication skills.
LO4 Understand the complex planning preparation and delivery of a production managing time, resources and models for this production module.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Detailed portfolio recording the comprehensive research, in-depth planning, preparation and production of the independent project. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 A finalised developed practical outcome to meet industry standard. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Critical evaluation of the practical outcome. 0 1000 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Simulation (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Essay 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

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

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

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

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

Debreceni,T. (2013). Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen Making and Applying Prosthetics. London:Taylor and Francis Ltd.

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

Gittens,S.(2014). Hairdressing for African and curly hair types from a cross- cultural perspective. London: Milady.

Lowery, A. (2013). Historical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Lowery, A. (2013) Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Mensah,C. (2020). Good Hair- The essential guide to afro, textured and curly hair. London: Penguin.

Dr. Lan Nguyen, Jana Waru Ririnu. (2010) Makeup is Art. London : Carlton Books Ltd

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

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.

Tokyo SFX Makeup Workshop. (2012) A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup. London: Titan.

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