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
Entry Levels: Advanced
Entry Deadline: 19 March 2010
Entry Type: Individual competitors
Competition Type: Live
Competition structure
Stage one: enter online by 19 March 2010.
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.
How many can enter?
One competitor per campus.
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.
Who can enter?
The competition is intended for those training or working as a make-up artist. Competitors can
be in education and training or working in industry.
Advanced: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 (for England, Northern Ireland and
Wales), up to level 6 (for Scotland) or up to four years experience in a working environment.
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).
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