Feel more confident in your makeup artist skills and interactions with different departments.

Learn the basics and advanced techniques to excel in the film and television industry.

Get the knowledge and tools to kickstart your stalled makeup artist career.

About the Course

FTV-8: Duties and Responsibilities of A Makeup Artist is designed for intermediate artists looking to enhance their skills and advance their career in film and television. This course provides valuable insights, checklists, and tips to interact effectively with different departments, helping you feel more confident in your role.

Course Curriculum

14 Chapters · 71 Lessons

  1. 1

    WELCOME! --MVMA COURSE GUIDELINES

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      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
  2. 2

    THE DEFINITION OF A FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST

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      Whose Business is This? Freelancer = Self Employed

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      Terms Defined

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      Film & TV Makeup Artist

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      Freelancer

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      Self-Employed

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      Independent Contractor

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      The Paperwork

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      You Got This!

  3. 3

    DEFINITION OF A MAKEUP DESIGNER

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      Makeup Designer

  4. 4

    THE PROS & CONS OF BEING A DEPARTMENT HEAD MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST AND THE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME WITH IT.

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      Definition of A Department Head

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      DH - Department Head Checklist

    3. DH - Peep into Marietta's Day as a Department Head Free preview
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      DH - A Q & A of Being A Department Head

    5. DH - Resume of A Department Head Free preview
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      DH - A Good Department Head

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      DH - Choosing Your Crew

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      DH - Choosing Your Crew - While On Location

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      DH - Scheduling Limitations

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      DH - Diversify Your Crew

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      DH - Department Ethics

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      DH - Pre-Production

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      DH - Working with The AD Department

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      DH - Working with The Camera Department

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      DH - Research & Create Mood Boards

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

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      DH - Daily Duties & Check Points

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      DH - Union Shop Stewart

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      DH - A Few Additional Notes

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      DH - Award Season Submissions

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      DH - Thank You's & Wrap Gifts

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    WHY THE KEY MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST IS THE DEPARTMENT HEAD'S BIGGEST ASSET

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      Key Makeup Artist Duties & Responsibilities

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      Key MUA - Research & Prep

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      Key MUA - Interface with Extras Casting

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      Key MUA - Physical Continuity Book

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      Key MUA - Mood Board Creation

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      Key MUA - Working With Locations

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      Key MUA - Be Prepared

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      Key MUA - Maintain Inventory

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      Key MUA - Background Supplies

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      Key MUA - Timesheets

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      Key MUA - Start Paperwork For Day Players

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      Key MUA - And then there's COVID

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      Key MUA - End Of The Week Wrap-Up

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    HOW THE 3RD & 4TH MAKEUP ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST WORKS WITH THE REST OF THE DEPARTMENT, THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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      Duties of the 3rd & 4th Makeup Artist

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    FIRST HAND INFORMATION ABOUT BEING A PERSONAL STAR REQUEST

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      Personal Makeup Artist Duties

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      Stephanie Cozart Burton MUA - Personal vs Department Head

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      Ronnie Specter MUA - Personal vs Department Head

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      Robin Siegel MUA - Personal vs Department Head

    5. Angela Levin - Makeup Artist -2022-07-17 Free preview
  8. 8

    WHAT IS A BACKGROUND SUPERVISOR

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      The Duties & Responsibilities of A Background Supervisor

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    WHAT IS A DAY CHECKER

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      A Day Checker's Role

  10. 10

    THE ROLE OF A PROSTHETIC MAKEUP ARTIST/SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST

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      Prosthetic Makeup Artist/Special FX Makeup Artist

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    THE ROLE OF THE HAIR STYLIST

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      Hairstylist

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    HOW THE WIG MAKER WORKS WITH THE HAIRSTYLIST & MAKEUP ARTIST

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      The Wigmaker

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    HOW THE BARBER WORKS WITH THE HAIRSTYLIST & MAKEUP ARTIST

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      Barber Definition

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    RESOURCES

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      Film & TV Makeup Kit

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      Men's Grooming Kit

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      Makeup FX Supply List

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      Man Day Breakdown

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      Set Bag

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      Location Department Checklist

    7. BERNADINE ANDERSON: PAVING THE WAY FOR BLACKS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY Free preview
    8. A Union Makeup Artist Reflects on Hollywood’s Systemic Racism, Past and Present Free preview
    9. More Than A Powder Puff & A Lipstick by Marietta Carter-Narcisse Free preview
    10. Meet the first woman makeup artist to be officially recognised in Malayalam cinema Free preview
    11. Not all glitz and glam: Hollywood's Black makeup artists demand more representation Free preview
    12. Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett’s Movie Hairstylist Reveals How He Broke Industry Barriers Free preview
    13. Wynona Price - Makeup Artist/Legacy Video Series Free preview

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