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If I had to choose a job role that was not categorised under performance, I would be drawn to being a makeup artist because I've always been interested in creating looks that would be suitable for different genres. For example, in the past I have needed to create a suitable makeup look for a horror/fright night as I was portraying a dead nurse. If I were to recreate this look, I would aim to use different shades of red, black and purple to create more realistic bruising as well as making the wounds appear less neat. I would use a sponge to roughly dab blood all around the wounds rather than just dripping down and also focus on using dark shadows to make the wounds look more realistic and gory. I would also like to aim to research and experiment with makeup for different genres of theatre.
Research for careers presentation:
Company dancer:
Skills required: A thorough knowledge of/training in required dance styles; physical fitness, stamina and perseverance; motivation and discipline; communication and interpersonal skills; creativity; resilience; confidence and self-belief and the ability to work as part of a team.Routes into this job role: BA degree or equivalent gained through university or training at conservatoires such as London Contemporary Dance School- this is the most common route. LCDS do apprenticeships as an option for MA training in which you work towards your MA degree while working with dance companies such as; Richard Alston Dance Company, Rambert Dance Company, Stopgap Dance Company and Motionhouse. You can also get into this job role through having an agent or through auditions.
Salary:
"Equity, the trade union for the performing arts, has negotiated minimum weekly pay rates with the Independent Theatre Council (ITC)of £440. This rate is applicable to rehearsal and performance weeks and is mostly used by dance companies that have received Arts Council funding or funding from other major bodies. Pay varies according to the type and size of theatre and performers may earn significantly more for film and television work. An experienced dancer may earn £450 plus per week on short-term contracts. However, many dancers earn less than this and low pay is a feature throughout many parts of the industry. Pay can rise to £650 per week for a West End show and some performers will earn more." - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/dancer
Example of someone doing this job:
Madison Capel-Bird
"Madison trained at Trinity Laban and graduated in 2015. Whilst a student there, she worked with Wayne McGregor, Ellen Van Schuylenburch for Michael Clark, Tony Thatcher, Sonia Rafferty and Lizzie Kew Ross. Madison then went on to tour nationally and internationally with EDge Postgraduate Company, having the opportunity to work with Alexander Whitley, Joseph Toonga, Tom Roden and Philippe Blanchard. Following this, she went on to work with Joseph Toonga on two new works for Benjamin Britten’s anniversary in 2016. Since graduating from EDge, Madison has set up a duo company titled SISTA SISTA and has had the opportunity to perform work at Birmingham Introducing, SASS Women’s Event, Whitechapel Gallery’s Guest Projects and Stockholm Fringe Festival. Madison also has an interest in technology and design; she has followed this interest to work with a creative technologist and visual artist in 2017. Madison is joining Joss Arnott Dance for their Autumn 2017 tour and the creation of ‘RUSH’." - http://jossarnottdance.com/dancers/madison-capel-bird/
Makeup Artist for stage/ SFX Makeup artist:
Skills required: creativity and imagination; good communication and people skills; patience and concentration; the ability to work well under pressure and excellent attention to detail.
Routes into this job role: There are no specific qualifications required in order to do this job role, however you must have a natural talent and passion for this job. The most common routes into this job is to volunteer with or shadow someone in this job role. Most people within this field are freelance artists and have to build up their own kit in order to have the correct materials for every client- this can be very expensive at first.
Salary: "The majority of special effects make-up artists work as freelancers and are paid a fee for each contract. The pay rates for film and television work are defined by the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) and the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU).
As a trainee you will be earning the national minimum wage, whereas as a make-up assistant and make-up designer you could charge around £200 for a 10-hour day and £300 respectively. Obviously rates are negotiable, so if you manage to work with popular individuals within the industry you can generate bigger profits." - https://www.careeraddict.com/become-a-special-effects-make-up-artist-in-the-uk
Example of someone doing this job:
Kate Griffiths
"Kate studied for an International Diploma in Theatrical & Media Makeup qualifying in 1998 after which she was fortunate enough to start part-time tutoring in her subject for Adult Education and running short courses for Kent Children’s University across her home county. In 2004 she had built up a large school client base and became a full-time freelancer, starting her business which has developed in to what it is today.
Initially, just working with schools and colleges, Kate started to travel further afield, delivering workshops across SE England, London and further, travelling to film locations and photoshoots across the UK. Kate has gained vast experience and knowledge not only from working on varied projects but also from attending the International Makeup Artist Tradeshow (IMATS) for which she is a Gold Pro Card holder. The Gold Pro Card is given exclusively to make-up artists affiliated with a trade union or make-up effects shops, who are represented by an agency or who work in theatre. Last year saw the first United Makeup Artist expo (UMAe) at the Business Design Centre in London which Kate was proud to support and promote through her many contacts. This year she will be a guest attendee as the show moves into it’s second year and is looking forward to meeting Oscar winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, Primetime Emmy Winner Charles Porlier, Greg Cannom and many other award winning professionals from the industry who will be attending the expo sharing their knowledge and experience with fellow makeup artists through educational seminars and demonstrations. By attending classes, seminars and trade shows Kate is able to keep up to date with new techniques and materials used in an ever changing industry and is keen to pass on her knowledge through her work with young people in the early stages of their own careers." - http://www.theatricalmakeupartist.com/about-kate-griffiths-theatrical-make-up-
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