Description
Mask makers construct, adapt and maintain masks for live performances. They work from sketches, pictures and artistic visions combined with knowledge of the human body to ensure the wearer maximum range of movement. They work in close cooperation with the designers.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
maintain workshop spaceunderstand artistic conceptskeep up with trendswork ergonomicallyprepare personal work environmentwork safely with machinesmeet deadlinestranslate artistic concepts to technical designsmaintain theatre equipmentuse personal protection equipmentwork with respect for own safetyadapt to artists' creative demandswork safely with chemicalsdraw make-up sketchesmanage personal professional developmentmanage consumables stocksupport a designer in the developing processorganise workshop spaceplan workshop activitymanage technical resources stockkeep personal administrationdecide on wig making processdevelop professional networkdesign make-up effects