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__ ** Make-up Artist ** __ ==

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__** My Questions **__
 * 1) How long it will take me to train to be able to work in the industry?
 * 2) What jobs it could connect with ?
 * 3) How much can you earn?

__** The sources I used to find this information **__
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__** summary **__

Make-up artists apply make-up to people to enhance or alter their appearance being a make up artist you must be good at time management ,able to relate well to people and have a friendly attitude. The working hours can differ depending on the work you do, most people work irregular hours and may travel around the world.

__**Task and Duties **__
 * consult with clients, actors, producers or directors about the required look
 * apply make-up to clients for weddings, balls and other special occasions
 * apply make-up to presenters or actors for film, television and stage productions
 * style people's hair
 * write make-up sheets that explain what make-up look should be applied
 * read scripts and research the period/era of the film or television productions
 * cast facial and body moulds for costumes – known as prosthetics
 * sell cosmetics
 * keep make-up brushes clean
 * give make-up lessons.

__**Skills and Knowledge **__ __**Personal and physical qualities **__
 * technical, artistic and practical knowledge about how to apply make-up
 * an understanding of different make-up products
 * knowledge of the latest make-up styles and colours
 * some basic hair styling skills (though many employers prefer qualified hairdressers)
 * an understanding of camera and lighting techniques
 * research skills, if working on productions set in a certain era, as they need to get the make-up right.
 * usually work irregular hours or evenings if they work for film/theatre/television companies, and regular hours at salons or cosmetic stores
 * usually work in dressing rooms at television/film studios and theatres, in hairdressing salons and in cosmetic stores
 * may travel locally to clients' homes, and nationally or internationally to work on films, television programmes or fashion photo shoots
 * may have to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions when working on location.

__Working conditions__

 * usually work irregular hours or evenings if they work for film/theatre/television companies, and regular hours at salons or cosmetic stores
 * usually work in dressing rooms at television/film studios and theatres, in hairdressing salons and in cosmetic stores
 * may travel locally to clients' homes, and nationally or internationally to work on films, television programmes or fashion photo shoots
 * may have to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions when working on location.

__Useful courses__
There are no specific requirements for becoming a make-up artist, but some employers may prefer you to have a qualification from a polytechnic or a make-up school. Make-up artists gain many skills on the job. They need to keep up to date with trends in the fashion industry and the latest products through reading fashion and make-up magazines, and watching movies and theatre productions. __** Useful school subjects **__ Visual Arts
 * [|The Make-up School website - courses in make-up]


 * __ Useful experience and related jobs __**
 * work as a beauty therapist or beautician
 * cosmetic counter work
 * working backstage at amateur theatre productions
 * hairdressing work
 * pharmacy work.

__Working conditions__

 * usually work irregular hours or evenings if they work for film/theatre/television companies, and regular hours at salons or cosmetic stores
 * usually work in dressing rooms at television/film studios and theatres, in hairdressing salons and in cosmetic stores
 * may travel locally to clients' homes, and nationally or internationally to work on films, television programmes or fashion photo shoots
 * may have to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions when working on location.

**__ task and duty __**

 * consult with clients, actors, producers or directors about the required look
 * apply make-up to clients for weddings, balls and other special occasions
 * apply make-up to presenters or actors for film, television and stage productions
 * style people's hair
 * write make-up sheets that explain what make-up look should be applied
 * read scripts and research the period/era of the film or television productions
 * cast facial and body moulds for costumes – known as prosthetics
 * sell cosmetics
 * keep make-up brushes clean
 * give make-up lessons.

How long it will take me to train to be able to work in the industry? There are no specific requirements for becoming a make-up artist, but some employers may prefer you to have a qualification from a polytechnic or a make-up school. Make-up artists gain many skills on the job. They need to keep up to date with trends in the fashion industry and the latest products through reading fashion and make-up magazines, and watching movies and theatre productions

How much can you earn? Pay for make-up artists varies depending on where they work, the number of clients they have, whether they are self-employed, and their level of experience.
 * As an apprentice or assistant make-up artist, you can expect to earn minimum wage or a little more.
 * For make-up artists at salons or cosmetic companies, pay usually ranges from about minimum wage to about $50,000 a year.
 * Make-up artists with a number of years' experience working in film can earn $500-$2,500 a week.

What jobs it could connect with ?
 * hairdressing and wig application
 * prosthetics – casting facial and body moulds for costumes
 * body painting.
 * barber

__**Conclusion** __ The thing i would i enjoy about this job is working with custumers, i wouldnt like about this job is that sometimes you have to work out of normal working hours. i have a average ammount of interest in this job at the moment. Im a very energetice and friendly person and am able to relate to people so this would suit my personallity. Hopefully one day this could lead me alot futher around the world with bigger opptunities.