Study Guide

Objective

• The students are able to create different types of makeup for photography and film
• The students have knowledge about different products that are used and how to use them
• The students understand the importance of lighting in makeup
• The students are able to creatively carry out makeups and stage makeups
• The students are able to adjust the makeup and stage makeup for the current conditions
• The students are familiar with different preparations that can be used in stage makeup
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development
• The students can analyze, plan, carry out and evaluate the own work

Content

Makeup for Photography and Film
Various Products
Lighting in Makeup
Stage Makeup

Location and time

11.09.2025-19.11.2025, Campus Alere

Materials

Study material on Moodle and according to the teacher's instructions.

Brown, B. (2008). Makeup Manual. New York: Grand Central Life & Style.
Corson, R., Gore Norcross, B. & Glavan, J. (2019). Stage makeup (11th ed.).
Davis, G. & Hall, M. (2017). 3 (ed.). The makeup artist handbook. New York: Routledge.
Freedman, J. (2019). Makeup and Styling in TV and Film. New York: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC.
Middleton, K. (2018). Color Theory for the make-up artist. New York: Routledge.
The Academy of Freelance Makeup. (2013). Makeup is art.
Magazines within the industry and applications.

Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Practical exercises, portfolio, demonstrations, narrative method, discussion, study visit, salon work, teamwork.

Employer connections

Teacher (3cr) is from working life.
Salon work with clients.

Exam schedules

The examination consists of submitted assignments / portfolio, as well as participation in practical exercises during lessons. Examination in autumn 2025. Instructions for the examination are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

Joint (Valeria & Jaana) course assignment:
Character, 1 cr, grade 0-5.

Valeria's part, 3cr: The examination consists of a submitted assignment, and participation during practical exercises in class, grade: 0–5.
1.Course assignment 1,5cr.
2.Participation and activity during practical exercises in class, 1,5cr.

Jaana's part 2 cr:
1. Course Assignment. Salon Work, Halloween Friday, 0,5 cr, graded Pass / Fail.
2. Activity, 0,5 cr, graded 0-5.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Approved practical exercises / assignments and course assignments/portfolio.
Feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 50 hrs
Self study: 85 hrs
Total: 135 hrs

Valeria's part, 3cr:
The students work 27 hours/cr.
In class: 30hrs
Self study: 51hrs
Total: 81hrs

Jaana's part, 2 cr:
The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 26 hrs
Self study: 28 hrs
Total: 54 hrs

Content scheduling

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Further information

More information is given at introduction of each course part.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team) and activity. The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme
The assignment is inadequate or lacking
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Qualifications

The Basics of Makeup
Makeup for Clients