About the competition - Media Make-up
Competitors will be expected to demonstrate their skills as make-up artists within dynamic media
environments. The competition tests creativity, technician skills, consultative and communication
skills.
The competition requires competitors to display one or more highly creative finished products
that demonstrate knowledge of current fashion trends, make-up and costume design. Competitors will
be required to:
- Interpret a theme
- Demonstrate product awareness
- Apply body art and paint
- Design and apply a costume
Media Makeup Brief 09 59Kb PDF Document Download
Entry Levels: Advanced and Higher
Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Live
Who can enter?
These competitions are intended for those training or working as make-up artists. There are two
levels of entry:
Advanced: training to be a make-up artist working towards a level 3 qualification.
Higher: for those working in industry as a qualified make-up artist with no more than three
years experience.
How many can enter?
Up to one competitor per level per organisation may enter.
Assessment criteria
- Quality of interpretation
- Precision
- Artistic ability
- Finished look
- Health, safety and hygiene
Competition structure
0Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.
Stage two: competitors will be invited to compete in a heat.
Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats who meet the required standard
will be invited to compete at the UK final.
Further information
For general information about competitions please contact:
WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email
worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk
Live competitions may be subject to a non-attendance fee. Please read the Competition Rules for guidance.
Further opportunities
There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.
Competition partners
The competition is organised by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT).