SFX Assessments

Pre-Assessment on Laura - Car crash scenario

Assessment on Lisa - Fire Burn

Pre-Assessment on David - Electical Burn

My experience so far at JWC

My experience so far at JWC has been great. I have been wanting to do this course for a couple of years and I'm finally doing it. I love all my classes and enjoy learning how to use make-up and sfx. I am also learning a lot about hairdressing and although I really didn't want to do hairdressing I am finding it realy interesting.

My lectures are great and are always there to help if needed and my fellow students have been a pleasure to work with and to get to know.

To sum up my experience so far at JWC I would say it was fantastic! :D

How CFE is links to my classes

SFX - 

• I use my own initiative and creativity.
• I develop new skills.
• I use my communication skills.

Character -  

• I also use my own initiative and creativity.
• I develop new skills.
• I use my communication skills.

Wigs -

• I learn new information.
• I develop new skills.
• I use my communication skills.

Hairdressing -

• I develop new skills.
• I use my communication skills.
• I use my own initiative and creativity.

Curriculum for Excellence

The four capacities

The purpose of the curriculum is encapsulated in the four capacities - to enable each child or young person to be a successful learner, a confident individual, a responsible citizen and an effective contributor.

The curriculum aims to ensure that all children and young people in Scotland develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they will need if they are to flourish in life, learning and work, now and in the future. These are summed up in the detailed wording of the four capacities.
I use these skills in college when:

• I use the computer for research.
• I build my confidence up and use communication skills with other students.
• Develop new skills in class an learn new information.
• Use my initiative to create my own designs and ideas.
• Achieve success in different areas of activities.

Straight T.V + Theatrical Assessments

Theatrical Pre-Assessment on Susan

Theatrical Assessment on Lisa

Halloween Assessments

Pre-Assessment on Lisa

Randomness 

Assessment on Lauren

Corpse Bride

Halloween 2011

Getting practice out of the borrowed products from college!!

*zombie girl*

This picture was taken before I actualy finished the work.

Unfortunatly I had no time to take a photo of the look all finished with dripping blood, her outfit and stuff. :(

*zombie gash*

My first attempt at a huge open gash.

Eeeeeee!!

With wig and contacts :)

*Me as a zombie*

Not as scary as I hoped for.. think white contacts would have made it look better!

*Me as a witch lol! *

*Glass stuck in the hand & chopped off finger*

Halloween Looks..

These are the halloween looks I have chosen to try explain how I would recreate them..

Creepy Doll

 

 

• To recreate this look I would apply foundatioin all over the face, apply a pink eyeshadow to the eyelids and apply a pink blusher to the cheeks.
• Using a white eyeliner pencil apply under the eyes generously to make the eys appear larger, line with black eye liner and apply large false eyelashes to the top and bottom of the eyes.
• Use an eyebrow pencil to fill in the brows.
• For the mouth I would build up layers of latex from the lips goin right across the cheeks, maybe addings some tissue paper for a good effect.
• Once the latex is dry, I would then use a concealer to match the skin and cover the whole of the latex.
• Then getting some string i would cut out strips and appply them across to look like stitches.
• Maybe even add a little drop of blood to make it more realistic.

Eye's Zipped Open

Right for this one.. I am going to recreate it with real zippers rather than painting in zippers. :)

• Using a small opened zip, put it in place of where you would like it under you eye and using a small brush with some black powder, shade the on the outside of the zip to create a V shape where the zip going to be later.
• Colour the inside of the V using a red lipstick to give it that shiney effect.
• Cover the black V with spirit gum and wait till it goes tacky.
• Now I would apply the zipper onto the spirit gum and press it on firmly so it sticks.
• Then using some light and darker skin colours of power I would create the rippled skin effect by making little lines in the direction the zip has been pulled.
• Maybe add some dripping blood to it too. :P

 

 

Can Stuck In The Head

 

• To recreate this look I would draw around the can on my head with a red eyeliner.
• Then use cine wax to mould into the circle shape ensuring the can will fit in the middle of it.
• Then fill in the area with glue and stick the can in the middle.
• Mould the wax to look as tho the can is coming out of your head and to enssure the can will stick.
• cover with red grease paint and blood.
• To add more effects using colodion and blood i would split the lip. 

Make-up and Acne

 

Makeup and acne. It’s like a dance. Your makeup can trigger acne, so you use makeup to cover up breakouts. The good news is, you can choose products that don’t aggravate your skin and that help you create a clean beauty routine.

The makeup ‘condition’

Yes, there is an actual condition related to your use of makeup. Acne cosmetica, or acne that’s caused by cosmetics, is mild and fairly common. “Cosmetic” does not just mean makeup. Anything that touches your face can potentially cause it. That’s why this condition can happen to anyone, male or female, even those not predisposed to acne attacks.

Not surprisingly, acne cosmetica affects skin areas where you apply cosmetics the most – cheeks and forehead. The condition develops over a period of weeks or months and appears as small, itchy or rash-like pink bumps. It may persist indefinitely, especially if you continue to use the same stuff on your face. But there’s typically no scarring.

The easiest way to avoid acne cosmetica is to purchase makeup and skin care products that are non-comedogenic, and to avoid products that seem to be irritating your skin altogether if possible. Non-comedogenic products are less likely to cause irritation or clogging of your pores.


Steer clear of sweet smells

Fragrance is a major cause of allergic and irritant reactions on the face. Even products that claim to be ‘unscented’ may include fragrances added to mask the smell of other ingredients. Best advice? Stick with products labeled as ‘fragrance-free’ or ‘hypo-allergenic.’ Of course, reactions to fragrance differ dramatically, and you may find certain perfumes don’t affect your skin at all.

The most common offenders are fragrances in the ambrette, bergamot, cinnamate and musk families. If the derivatives of your favorite face cream or foundation’s scent are not easily determined from the product label, try a patch test on the skin behind your ear. If no irritation appears after three days of repeated application, you may continue usage on a larger area.

The Usage of Wigs

Some people wear wigs to disguise the fact that they are bald. 

Wigs may also be used as a cosmetic accessory. 

Actors often wear costume wigs in order to better portray a character.

The ancient Egyptians wore them to shield their shaved, hairless heads from the sun. 

Other ancient cultures, including the Greeks and Romans, also used wigs.

Most commonly, wigs are used to give the appearance of a full head of hair.Wigs are used in film, theatre and television. An obvious reason for this is so that actors can portray another character.

Hairdressing and wigs

Curls created with straightners.

Fantasy Make-up

Three fantasy films that I like and characters in which I would like to try recreate the looks with make-up!!

Beatlejuice

To re-create beatlejuice..

I would cover the face and neck with white facepaint.

Use black face paint on and around the eyes.

Maybe use latex down the side of the face and neck and colour with dark greens to create the fungi kind of thing going on? 

Not to sure.. would be worth a try though :)

The Labyrinth

David Bowie from Labyrinth has a natural but fantasy look here. 

To re-create this look I would apply a natural foundation all over the face, use white and black eyeshadow to create the horn type eyes, line with eyeliner and use a nude lipgloss on the lips.

The Cat From Monkey Bone

This a really pretty idea for a cat character.

To recreate this look, I would apply  light foundation all over the face topped with white powder to make the pale white look.

Apply green eyeshadow to the eyes and line with liquid eyeliner bringing it out beyond the eye to create the cat eye look. 

Define the eyebrows with a dark eyebrow pencil

Apply a light pink blusher to the cheeks and use a natural coloured lipgloss on the lips.

To add th finishing touches i would use false eyelshes on the eyes, pink facepaint on the tip of the nose and stick on some whiskers with eyelash glue :)

The History Of Make-Up

The earliest historical record of makeup comes from the 1st Dynasty of Egypt. The women of Egypt decorated their eyes by applying dark green color to the under lid and blackening the lashes and the upper lid with kohl, which was made from antimony (a metallic element) or soot. It is believed that the Jews adopted the use of makeup from the Egyptians.

Romans widely used cosmetics by the middle of the 1st century AD. Kohl was used for darkening eyelashes and eyelids, chalk was used for whitening the complexion, and rouge was worn on the cheek.

As a Victorian beauty regimen, a woman would pluck her eyebrows, massage castor oil into her eyelashes, use rice powder to dust her nose. Lipstick was not used, but clear pomade would be applied to add sheen. However some of these products contained a dye to discretely enhance natural lip color. For a healthy look, red beet juice would be rubbed into the cheeks, or the cheeks would be pinched. For bright eyes, a drop of lemon juice in each eye would do the trick. 

The real evolution actually began during the 1910's. By then, women made their own form of mascara by adding hot beads of wax to the tips of their eyelashes. The first mascara formulated was named after Mabel, the sister of its creator, T. L. This mascara is known today as Maybelline. In 1914, Max Factor introduced his pancake makeup. During this decade, the first pressed powders were introduced which included a mirror and puff for touch ups. Pressed powder blush followed soon after.

The Victorian look remained in fashion until mass makeup marketing came about during the 1920's. The newly emancipated woman of America began to display her independence by free use of red lipstick, which was often scented with cherry. By the late '20's, visible makeup was considered a must by rural women. During this decade, lip gloss was introduced by Max Factor. New shades of red lipstick were developed, although were soap-based and very drying. The first eyelash curler came on the scene, called Kurlash. Even though it was expensive and difficult to use, this did not detract from its popularity. Mascara in cake and cream form was extremely vogue.

From the 1930's through the 1950's, various movie stars proved to be the models for current trends in makeup.

With the '60's and the hippies came a more liberated makeup look, from white lips and Egyptian-lined eyes to painted images on faces. Heavily lined eyes continued through the '70's and '80's with a wide range of eye shadow colors. Today's trend seems to have reverted to the more natural look with a blending of styles from the past.

If I myself were to live again in the past, I would have to live in the 70's. Just because I love how hippies expressed themselfs in their makeup, hair and clothes.

My top 5 make-up products..

My top 5 make-up products..

1. Colossal Volume Express Mascara

£7.19

This is one of my favourite mascaras because it makes my lashes look twice as thick and gives them a nice deep colour. I also like this mascara because it doesn't leave clumps, it lasts a long time and it's easy to find in stores. Also its quite inexpensive. :)

2. Elizabeth Arden Foundation

£15


This is one of the best foundations I have ever worn. I can apply the make up first thing in the morning and still look just applied fresh in the evening. This make up is long wearing and gives a flawless look to the skin.

3. Miss Sporty Kohl Eyeliner Pencil

£1.99

I always wear eyeliner whether to make my eyelashes look fuller or pack it on for a night out. I love this eyeliner because it is very inexpensive, easy to apply, has a great colour to it and lasts quite a while.

3. Benefit Lemon-Aid

£16.50

I love lemon aid. It reduces redness, brightens the eyes and transforms your eye make up whilst staying put all day. Personally I think its pretty pricey although it does last along time!

3. Bourjois Chocolate Bar Bronzer

£7

This product can be used to add a glow to the face and it is also good for contouring. Its the perfect bronzer colour, by that I mean it is not orange. The Smell of the bronzer is divine it smells exactly like coco butter. I think the cost of this product is great considering it lasts a very long time. I love this stuff!

3. Girls Aloud Eyelashes by Sarah

£5.50

I know these are eyelashes and not a make-up product but when I go on a night out these are my favourite thing to wear!

They look full yet natural and are so easy to apply. You can use these eyelashes over  and over again if you keep them in good condition. Great price too :)

Three of my style icons.

Rihanna

I just love her style and boldness, she is so ahead of everyone else! Between her vibrant hair color, accessories or her crazy mixing and matching she just has STYLE, whether she is running around town or going to an event. Not many people can relate to it, like it's too over the top for them, but what I like to do is take little pieces of what she does and do it to make it fit for me and my everyday life. 

Selina Gomez

I've always been a fan of Selena's style. I just love her choice of clothes, makeup looks, and hair styles. She always dress appropriate to her age but not childish. She has that classy, fresh and natural look which is exactly what I like. 

Avril Lavigne

Her style may not be to everyone’s taste. But I love the 'punk princess’ look she has.  Avril has made her stamp on the fashion world with her clothing range “Abbey Dawn”. I love that her style shows her personality and attitude, she is not afraid of going against the crowd and she more than pulls off her edgy alternative look.

Messing Around

Black eye.

The first thing I ever done in Special Effects.

Slit wrist.

I think this is pretty good..

 

Zombie Gash

This is my first attepmt at a huge gash.

Burns

My Attempts at doing burns...

Burn with straightners.

Hand burnt on a bbq grill

Iron burn

Scald

Fire Burn