DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FILM & TV MAKEUP ARTIST
YOU'VE JUST BEEN HIRED, WHERE DO YOU START?  WHAT'S NEXT!

The Deal is done...you have just been hired.  What's next?  Whether you are hired as a Department Head, Key, Background Supervisor, Special FX, Day Checker or Personal Star Request, your job description comes with its own set of duties and responsibilities.

Extra:  Invitation to group career coaching sessions with Marietta Carter-Narcisse, M.S.Ed

Prerequisites:  None

 

Check Yourself

This is the place for you if your career needs a tune-up, or is stalled or you have been piecing it together for years, or you just completed school and you have no idea where to start.

  • Are you piecing it together and struggling with the daily duties and responsibilities of running your Makeup & Hair department? If so, you are in the right place.

  • Do you need help getting it together so that you can run a more organized and efficient department? If so, you are in the right place.

  • You finally got your first big gig as a Personal Star Request but you are not quite sure where to start? If so, you are in the right place.

GLOBAL MAKEUP EDUCATOR & DREAM MOTIVATOR

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 706

Director of Education Marietta Carter-Narcisse, M.S.Ed

Marietta Carter-Narcisse, M.S.Ed is an internationally renowned Educator and 30-year veteran Film and Television Makeup Artist. She is a voting member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a former member of the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Branch Executive Board, a member of the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild I.A.T.S.E Local 706, and the Television Academy. Internationally, she has taught Master Classes for Make Up For Ever's Film & Television Academy at Cite du Cinema in Saint Denis, France as well as classes in Brazil, Japan, Trinidad, Barbados, Canada and several cities in the USA. She also taught at Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry, Fort Lauderdale for 10 years. Carter-Narcisse has authored two books pertaining to the Film and Television Industry, The Little Brown Book - Buzzwords & Lingo - TV|Film| Print|Retail and The Official Film & Television Weekly Planner. Carter-Narcisse also holds a Master of Science Degree in Higher Education with a focus in Online Teaching and Learning as well as current cosmetology licenses in both California and Florida. www.mariettacarter-narcisse.com

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I THOUGHT THIS CLASS WAS FANTASTIC!

Brandie Johnson

I thought the class was fantastic – it covered everything from the basics that was helpful to review and understand every role and its unique job function. I...

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I thought the class was fantastic – it covered everything from the basics that was helpful to review and understand every role and its unique job function. I recommend this course for every artist that is striving to understand the core value of tv and film, and its history. I'm glad I took the time to invest in this course. It was needed. Loved it!

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MIND BLOWN!!

Durell Morgan

I first met Marietta in NYC when I was leaving the beauty industry and she introduced me to TV/Film while speaking at a class. I had the privilege of working...

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I first met Marietta in NYC when I was leaving the beauty industry and she introduced me to TV/Film while speaking at a class. I had the privilege of working with her a few years later when I relocated to Atlanta, and I knew that working in TV/Film was the genre of makeup I wanted to be in. This is the SECOND course I have taken with her online academy and it's so much knowledge -- pleasantly and thoughtfully put together to help the next generation of artist. This is a HUGE industry where you work with high level personalities and title holders (directors, producers exc.) The best part about this course was that I now understand each and every role I am focusing on becoming as well as the duties that I can prepare myself for when the time arises. I would recommend this to ANYONE looking to further their careers and establish themselves on a core makeup team.

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FTV-8: Duties and Responsibilities of A Makeup Artist

Caroline Monge

This course is something I wish I had at the very beginning of my TV/Film career before I ever stepped on a set. It is very thorough and provides valuable i...

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This course is something I wish I had at the very beginning of my TV/Film career before I ever stepped on a set. It is very thorough and provides valuable information for all Makeup artists working in TV and Film. It is a great course to highlight the duties of your core team when hiring for a show and also how to be a great asset to every team moving forward. Highly recommend this course to any working Makeup Artist and to any makeup artist with a deep interest to work in TV and Film.

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AH-MAZING!!

Audrey Hood

When Marietta told me she had made a course on the ins and outs, the must-knows of not only getting into, but STAYING and GROWING, in this business, I knew i...

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When Marietta told me she had made a course on the ins and outs, the must-knows of not only getting into, but STAYING and GROWING, in this business, I knew it was going to be amazing; and has exceeded all of my expectations! There is so much knowledge to be found here and I highly encourage ANYONE who wants to, or has ever thought about entering into this whacky, amazing world to take this course! This is an investment for you and your future, and it is worth every penny! Five stars just doesn't seem like enough, but it's all they have!! Thank you, Marietta for sharing all the wonderful knowledge you've gained from over the years!!

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100% Makeup Artists- Take. This. Class.

Breeanna Nichols

If you are a newer artist to Tv/Film, need a refresh, or a seasoned artist that just wants some new tricks in your pocket this one is for YOU. From the begin...

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If you are a newer artist to Tv/Film, need a refresh, or a seasoned artist that just wants some new tricks in your pocket this one is for YOU. From the beginning this class shows you the ropes on how to be successful within the position you may uphold as a make-up artist on set. It offers information from WORKING artists in each position, and is created by a working artist herself. 10/10- Invest in yourself, invest in your business.

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Informative, easy to understand

nicole Rogers

Being great at your job first requires an understanding of your responsibilities and how they relate in your department as well as others. Marietta has put t...

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Being great at your job first requires an understanding of your responsibilities and how they relate in your department as well as others. Marietta has put together a comprehensive course that explains it all in a relatable and palatable way! I wish I had taken this course years ago! If looking to make yourself more valuable in your department by understanding what your job is, I highly recommend you take this class!

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Creative way to learn for Creative People

Robin Siegel

This course could have saved me so much time from trying to figure everything out on my own. Marietta’s classes spell out, in explicit detail, the behind the...

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This course could have saved me so much time from trying to figure everything out on my own. Marietta’s classes spell out, in explicit detail, the behind the scenes and on-set info that can help Makeup Artists be prepared to work and succeed. I love the format of the classes - including videos, voiceovers, easy and fun to read graphics and lists. There's so many layers to the information and it's a very engaging way to learn. I loved it! The spotlight and history of so many artists gives insight into real life working experience. I'm honored to be included.

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Amazing Course

Denise Tunnell

This class is AMAZING!!! It’s so full of VALUABLE and RELEVANT information to assist any Makeup Artist, at any level, in navigating their way through this ...

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This class is AMAZING!!! It’s so full of VALUABLE and RELEVANT information to assist any Makeup Artist, at any level, in navigating their way through this business of Film and Television. On a scale of 1 to 5, this class is a 15!!! If you are a Makeup Artist, with this class, you have a ROADMAP from Day Playing to Department Heading. The VALUE of this class is worth more than $750. Marietta gave EVERYTHING!!!!! I've spent years learning what you just received in a few hours.

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Brilliant and Thorough!

Eryn Mekash

Loved this refresher course for myself! Concise, Complete, and Very Educational. Thank you for your expertise! Can’t wait to watch more courses! -Eryn Kruege...

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Loved this refresher course for myself! Concise, Complete, and Very Educational. Thank you for your expertise! Can’t wait to watch more courses! -Eryn Krueger Mekash

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Jam packed with ALL the information I needed/didn't even ...

Cassandra Byers

This course was incredible. It's exactly what has been missing from makeup education. I've never taken such an informative course on what I need to succeed w...

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This course was incredible. It's exactly what has been missing from makeup education. I've never taken such an informative course on what I need to succeed working in TV & Film IN DEEP DETAIL from what's expected of me professionally-- to what I should have in my kit -- how to prepare for any role in our department. Marietta even included many personal examples that was so extremely helpful and visual. This is someone who wants everyone to be as prepared and professional as she is and is passing on the knowledge and I am SO appreciative!! I feel fifty times more confident and prepared to being a better teammate on set and look effortless as I do it!

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Brilliant and Thorough!

Eryn Mekash

Loved this refresher course for myself! Concise, Complete, and Very Educational. Thank you for your expertise! Can’t wait to watch more courses! -Eryn Kruege...

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Loved this refresher course for myself! Concise, Complete, and Very Educational. Thank you for your expertise! Can’t wait to watch more courses! -Eryn Krueger Mekash

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MUST SEE!

Stephanie Vazquez

As a Makeup Artist that has been working in the industry for over 20 years and just got into the Union, this class is a MUST SEE! There is no play book for y...

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As a Makeup Artist that has been working in the industry for over 20 years and just got into the Union, this class is a MUST SEE! There is no play book for your journey in the Union and this class really helped me to understand ALL the roles and responsibilities as a MUA in the Union. It is like learning a new language and this class really broke down everything you need to know and do.

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Course Curriculum

--use my 30 years of experience to create your own overnight success--

    1. WELCOME TO MARIETTA'S VIRTUAL MAKEUP ACADEMY (MVMA)

    2. Marietta's Video Bio (Partial)

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. HOW A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST KEEPS FROM BEING STARSTRUCK

      FREE PREVIEW
    1. Whose Business is This? Freelancer = Self Employed

    2. Terms Defined

    3. Film & TV Makeup Artist

    4. Freelancer

    5. Self-Employed

    6. Independent Contractor

    7. The Paperwork

    8. You Got This!

    1. Makeup Designer

    1. Definition of A Department Head

    2. DH - Department Head Checklist

    3. DH - Peep into Marietta's Day as a Department Head

      FREE PREVIEW
    4. DH - A Q & A of Being A Department Head

    5. DH - Resume of A Department Head

      FREE PREVIEW
    6. DH - A Good Department Head

    7. DH - Choosing Your Crew

    8. DH - Choosing Your Crew - While On Location

    9. DH - Scheduling Limitations

    10. DH - Diversify Your Crew

    11. DH - Department Ethics

    12. DH - Pre-Production

    13. DH - Working with The AD Department

    14. DH - Working with The Camera Department

    15. DH - Research & Create Mood Boards

    16. DH - Trailer Load-in, Supplies & Set-up

    17. DH - Daily Duties & Check Points

    18. DH - Union Shop Stewart

    19. DH - A Few Additional Notes

    20. DH - Award Season Submissions

    21. DH - Thank You's & Wrap Gifts

    1. Key Makeup Artist Duties & Responsibilities

    2. Key MUA - Research & Prep

    3. Key MUA - Interface with Extras Casting

    4. Key MUA - Physical Continuity Book

    5. Key MUA - Mood Board Creation

    6. Key MUA - Working With Locations

    7. Key MUA - Be Prepared

    8. Key MUA - Maintain Inventory

    9. Key MUA - Background Supplies

    10. Key MUA - Timesheets

    11. Key MUA - Start Paperwork For Day Players

    12. Key MUA - And then there's COVID

    13. Key MUA - End Of The Week Wrap-Up

    1. Duties of the 3rd & 4th Makeup Artist

About this course

  • $750.00
  • 71 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

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