make-up techniques
The various techniques and tools for applying make-up.
Fashion models help promote products such as clothes, cosmetics and appliances by posing for journalists, photographers and in front of an audience on catwalks. They have to make sure their appearance is always in order. Fashion models need to look good in front of a camera and strike the right pose.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesphotography
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesattend castings
Go to castings in order to promote yourself and show your abilities.
harmonise body movements
Harmonise body movements in accordance to rhythm and melody, aestetic or dramatic concept, dramatic pace, etc.
maintain an artistic portfolio
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
pose in front of a camera
Perform poses in front of cameras in order to advertise products. Listen to the directions of the photographer or director.
Cross-sector
5 competencescollaborate on costume and make-up for performances
Work with the staff responsible for costumes and make up in line with their creative vision and obtain directions from them about how make-up and costumes should look.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
maintain personal hygiene standards
Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
show intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencescommercial photography
The techniques and methods used in photography with the aim of engaging in a commercial activity.
trends in fashion
New developments and trends in the world of fashion.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesparticipate in fashion shows
Show clothing to the audience by walking down the runway and posing for the assembled media.
promote products in advertisements
Participate in advertisements by displaying clothes, accessories, beauty products, and other products. Listen to the directions of the photographer or director.
Sector-specific
3 competencesattend dress fittings
Go to dress fittings so the designer can alter garments according to your body shape.
contact talent agents
Contact agents in charge of finding jobs for writers, actors, musicians, and other professionals in the entertainment and broadcasting businesses and maintain good relations with them.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
Cross-sector
4 competencesconduct research on trends in design
Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.
fix meetings
Fix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.
follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
meet contract specifications
Meet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information. Check that the work can be carried out in the estimated and allocated time.