'BLOCK 1' - TACB

When I decided to do my makeup diploma I had researched on A LOT of different products and A LOT of different views on makeup applications and makeup trends.

Within 'Block 1', which is the first semester of my Diploma, the units we went through had covered the fundamental basics. 

Our first two weeks consisted of understanding colours and the undertones within different skin types and how to prep skin for foundation and also the removal of makeup.The weeks after delved into the different types of makeup techniques for beauty related makeup from basic day and night wear to bridal. 

In ‘block 1’ you build up your skills to showcase in your final assessment of ‘Block 1’ which is the 'Catwalk Show'. 'Block 1' also touches upon the fundamental basics in hair styling techniques that you as an artist build upon further. 

WHAT I LEARNT

What I learnt from TACB in my first semester is that you can watch as many YouTube videos as you want but they will cover what works for them while at TACB you will learn how to tweak everything you do to different face shapes, skin tones and skin types.

During class we partner up with a fellow student and use the techniques we have learnt and apply them to a different eye shape, face shape and skin type which really helps with getting used to understanding the basics and actually applying theory to practice.

The practical assessments will obviously come with theory and that means covering paper work on how you will go about creating your looks, the different scenarios that you may come across when handling clients and also WHS related aspects. 

UNITS:

BSBOHS509A Ensure A Safe Workplace

• Assessment 1 - Research Assignment
• Assessment 2 - Risk Assessment
• Assessment 3 - Incident Report

CUFMUP401A Design, Apply & Remove Makeup

• Assessment Prac 1 - TVC

This practical consisted of viewing advertisements and creating a makeup look based on a scenario given to you of a television commercial. 

• Assessment Prac 2 - Music Video 

This practical consisted of a scenario where your client is a music artist who needs a look created for their music video which should consist of 'popping' colours.

• Assessment Prac 3 - Live Production

This practical consisted of a scenario of a music artist performing live on a stage and what type of makeup you would apply and create for your client.

BSBINN501A Establish Systems That Support Innovation

BSBINN501A Build & Sustain An Innovation Work Environment

• Assessment 1 - Workbook
• Assessment 2 - Research Project
• Assessment 3 - Research Project

BSBCRT301A Develop & Extend Critical & Creative Thinking Skills

• Assessment 1 - Workbook
• Assessment Prac 1 - Hybrid Images

This practical consisted of images provided by the teacher. You choose two image to create a makeup look.

• Assessment Prac 2 - Practice 'Catwalk Show'

This session is when the class collaborates together and chooses a key theme to base the 'Catwalk Show' on.

BSBCRT402A Collaborate In A Creative Process

• Assessment 1 - Workbook
• Assessment Prac 1 - 'Phantasmagorical' 

This practical consisted of the teacher splitting the class in half. Half the students are asked to be seated while the others are asked to pair up with those seated. The teacher then places an image which has a different pattern and colour in front of those who are seated. We then map out the face of student sitting in front of us with a white eyeliner pencil and then fill in the area one part at a time on the student sitting in front of us and then go on to the next student seated and fill an area on their face with the image placed in front of them and so on.

• Assessment Prac 2 - Practice 'Catwalk Show'

BSBMKG501B Identify & Evaluate Marketing Opportunity

• Assessment 1 - Workbook
• Assessment 2 - Research Project
• Assessment Prac + Theory - Practice 'Catwalk Show' + Workbook

BSBDES501A Implement Design Solutions

• Assessment 1 - Workbook
• Assessment Prac 2 - 'Phantasmagorical'
• Assessment Prac + Theory - 'Catwalk Show' + Workbook

CUFMUP403A Style Hair For Perform & Production

• Assessment Prac 1 & 2 - Contemporary

These two practicals consisted of hair being styled on a doll head with a blow drying technique to create a TV reporter look and also delving into braiding and creating a look with braids.

• Assessment 3 - Period

This practical consisted of styling hair a previous era. The period we did our assessment on was the 1960s 'French roll' using hot rollers.

BSBSMB401A Establish Legal & Risk Management Requirements Of Small Business

BSBFIM501A Manage Budgets & Financial Plans

• Assessment 1 - Workbooks (401A + 501A)
• Assessment 2 - Workbooks (401A + 501A)
• Assessment 3 - Written Assessment

There is A LOT of theory that you go through, as you can see with all the workbooks, these may be a little repetitive and boring.... I am not going to lie! But, our teachers go through the theory as a class before you start to get into practicing for the practicals. The theory does help in the long run because the questions given make you think about what you want to achieve with this Diploma and how to go about it.

SOME EXAMPLES:

'Music Video' Assessment

'Hybrid' Assessment & Cleopatra Makeup

Period 'French roll' Assessment

If there are any other questions in relation to 'Block 1' or the course over all just send them through =)

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