MKUP 1105: Airbrush Makeup
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Makeup Artistry
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the airbrush, with its mechanical workings and practical use in a professional makeup environment. Students will implement a wide range of looks and techniques such as a classic day look, evening, bridal, and high fashion.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MKUP 1103, MKUP 1104.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the mechanical components of an airbrush
- Apply proper assembly and maintenance techniques for airbrush
- Safely apply makeup using an airbrush
- Select and apply various products for use with an airbrush
- Use an airbrush to apply make-up styles based on client needs including foundation, eye shadow, blush, and brows
- Create makeup design for various specialty areas such as bridal, editorial shoots and fashion show
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
A variety of instructional strategies are used including lectures/in-class theory, group activities, applying makeup on classmates, individual assignment, in-class quizzes/tests and practical exams.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20
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A variety of assignments: shading, colour wheel, lines and dots, bridal makeup, face charts, and fantasy fashion makeup
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Exam
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30
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Practical application: in-class practical exam(s)
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Written test(s)
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Lab Work
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15
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Daily makeup application (performance demo)
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Participation
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15
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Active participation based on a rubric
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Course topics
- Airbrush characteristics
- Airbrush mechanics, tools, compressor
- Health and safety considerations
- Proper maintenance and troubleshooting
- How to use an airbrush
- Foundation application
- Eyes and brows makeup application
- Bridal and event makeup application
- Fashion makeup application
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.