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Make-up Artist



Duties and Tasks
Quick Facts
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Applying lipstick to a model for a photographic shoot
Applying lipstick to a model for a photographic shoot


Make-up artists apply make-up to fashion and photographic models, actors and other performers involved in stage, film and television productions, as well as brides and other clients for special occasions. 

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Duties and Tasks

Make-up artists may perform the following tasks:

  • prepare the skin for make-up application and remove make-up as required
  • demonstrate cosmetic products to clients
  • instruct clients about make-up application
  • apply a wide variety of professional make-up products
  • design wigs, beards, masks and 'prosthetics' (artificial body parts) and apply them to achieve an appropriate character appearance
  • use make-up to produce effects such as ageing, illness, scars and bruising
  • alter or maintain make-up during productions to ensure the continuity of a performer's appearance
  • advise hairdressers on the hairstyle required for character parts.

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Learning Area Art  
Performing Arts  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Art, Design, Music and Entertainment  
Hospitality and Tourism  
Work Interest Creative or Artistic  
Skill Level Skilled Non-trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Personal Requirements

  • artistic ability
  • good colour perception
  • patience and tact
  • good communication skills
  • good hand-eye coordination
  • able to work under pressure.

Related Industries

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Activities
Broadcasting (except Internet)
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
Personal and Other Services

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Media Equipment Operators

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Media Equipment Operators (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Australian VolunteerSearch - Arts/Culture and Heritage for ALL AUSTRALIA
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant
Hairdresser

Earnings


Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Performing Arts Support Workers

Income per Week Number Share (%)
$1000 or more 2,138 32.9
$400 - $599 1,050 16.2
$600 - $799 1,502 23.1
$800 - $999 1,388 21.4
Less than $400 420 6.5


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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.


Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Performing Arts Support Workers

Employment Status Weekly Income ($)
Full-time 930
Part-time 403


Copyright 2007 education.au

This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Innovation and Business Skills Australia
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (ACT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (NSW)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (QLD)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (SA/NT)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (TAS)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (VIC)
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (WA)
Service Industry Skills Council (National Office)

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Selecting the right colour to enhance a person's features
Selecting the right colour to enhance a person's features

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