Introduction

For our second makeup and hair unit we have been given the theme Gothic horror, this unit has 2 sections but is based around designing makeup for Film or TV so it will have to be HD ready and also will need to be suitable and meet the requirements of filming the face and body in motion. We will develop our ideas by using research and by creating mood boards, storyboards and also by delivering presentations.
The first unit is about continuity and we will be creating a period makeup that will be based around research we have done on a Gothic Novel, after designing and applying the makeup once we will then have to apply it again and keep continuity.
The areas of study are;

• Research of a specific cinematic genre or topic
• Analysis and interpretation of a film/television based brief, and the development of themes, characters and concepts
• Generation of make-up concept appropriate to period and character
• Investigation of make-up techniques and basic use of prosthetics and products appropriate to the performed body
• Creation of mood boards, storyboards in response to a brief
• Creation and maintenance of continuity records
• Presentation skills and pitching techniques

I am exited to start this unit and I do believe it will be challenging for me to create accurate period looks as I am a massive fan of fashion/ editorial/ beauty makeup, so I prefer to take aspects of a period and manipulate. It will also be a challenge for me to keep the continuity of a makeup as this is something I have never done before so I think it will be an exciting new challenge.