Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

I'm really proud that everyone had a really fun time. Everyone seemed genuinely interested and willing to participate in everything. My 2 hr outcome was amazing.

(2) Questions to Consider

AE. I think I worked pretty hard on my  hr and my entire senior year. I think I deserve it and I definitlety went above and beyond. I custom make metal plates at my dads shop so everyone had the proper material and so were the cosmeics. STayed really late setting up and cleaning for the room to be perfect.

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)? Why?

AE. I gave it my all. My senior project went further than I expected it to go. I put in over 200 hours and understand my topic with great deatail. It has turned into a career for me that I'm extremely proud of.

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

Service learning was amazing. Getting exposer in the make-up industry and getting the skills to make it in the industry.

(4) What didn’t work for you in your senior project?

I had to go to high school so sometimes I'd miss out on really good make-up opportunities; but I wouldn't be where i am without IPOLY.

(5) Finding Value

This is now my career. I will possibly be signing a contract with Ruby make-up academy this summer along with the unbelievable opportunity of working on the TV show Faceoff. I've gotten a lot of experience and I'm extremely grateful for senior project.

Name Samantha Kowal         Topic: Horror Film Make-up         Presentation Teacher Hedman

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                       

                                   

                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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                                                         Time: 10 min                                                               Time: 10 min                                                                Time: 10 min

					Answer 3: If a make-up artist applies their skills to the fullest extent then they will be an accomplished horror film make-up  artist.
	Answer 1: Master the art of illusion.

 

                       

	-Definition of illusion. -Examples using my model and slides to explain the anatomy and how to minipulate the human body with make-up. Relate to sponge activity. -Visual,. using model to check the audiences full understanding Who helped me with the answer? Liz Medoza Why is the answer important? Past artist. How have I used this answer my senior year? How I used this answer to better myself as a make-up artist.
			Definition Examples Visual Who helped me with the answer? Why is the answer important? How have I used this answer my senior year?

 

  Name: Samantha Kowal   Topic: Horror Film Make-up      Presentation Teacher Hedman

        Time: 15 min                                                                 Time: 10 min                                                                   Time: 10 min 

 

    Best Answer:                                    Timing: x min         Three Meaningful Sources                                                                                                              Timing: x min

                       

 

 

    Product:                                                                                     Timing: x min                                                                                                           Timing: x min

 

Service Learning

    Literal

Hour Log

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj9anB-fP2E2dGZSOXhEMGtESnRBMjNRdEhjNmNkV2c&pli=1#gid=0

Contact:(909) 985- 2100

Susana Lopez/ Brenda Ortuno

    Interpretive

The Most important thing I gain from my service learning experience was all the skills and experience a horror make-up artist needs to posses. Without my service learning I wouldn't have gained the experience I have now from any one else. 

 

   Applied

My service learning helped me answer my EQ because my service learning opened me up to actual make-up artist in the field and allowed me to talk to make-up artist and find what I needed in order to answer my EQ accurately. 

Independent Component 2

L- I, Samantha Kowal, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 

(b) I have been attending "Ruby Make-up Academy" in order to complete my hours and better my make-up artistry skills. The classes teach everything from eyeliner to latex and I have truly grown stronger as a make-up artist because of them.

Interpretive

Practicing as a freelance make-up artist and doing internships with accomplished make-up artist has defienetley helped me strengthen the answer to my EQ. I work and learn at Ruby's every weekend Saturday and Sunday except for the past month. My hours were from 9am- 6pm and going there studio practice time added up as well.

Applied

The work I've done at Ruby's has helped me answer my EQ by allowing me to work in that special environment and meet great and accomplished (by my definition) make-up artist. My mentors are so passionate and so open to showing me there art. It's unbelievable the experience I have gotten because of independent component.

Helping 2013

1) For my senior project I want to  do something film related. More the side of directing/ producing than anything else. Since I don't have the resource to make a short film or any equipment for special effects I was planning on using what I have and making a documentary on an aspiring singer/ songwriter as she makes her first EP.


- Taking the ROP class would be the easiest to get all your hrs and independent component out of the way or even getting mentored by private director would be really great and you should keep them around for future interviews.


2) I recently go tin touch with someone in the film industry and he is currently working on TV shows today so he has agreed to help me with anything I need for the senior project. He has told me about workshops he works with on his spare time and I'm planning on using those for some service learning.


- It's really great that you have a head start. those are really great sources and they will defiantly come in handy with all your senior assignments. 


3) I am actually really excited to see this years senior presentations because I think I'll see a lot of cool ones. Everyone does something different and usually they pick something that they're really interested in and I like when people have a passion for what their project is. I want to get ideas of what I like when presenting and different ways to do things.


- You should go to mine my friend, I promise you won't be disappointed ;)


4) Do you think senior year is the hardest year? I heard the components have to be related to your project, how does that work? Do you think my project idea is ok so far? Is there anything else I should be thinking about to prepare?


- Honestly I think senior year is the easiest. It may seem hard at first but you push through it. If you have a senior project that your truly passionate about you have nothing to worry about as long as you have somewhere to get the hours. Worry about college and money is the biggest stress. My biggest challenge of senior year was trying to find a reason to get up and push myself to get to school.

Answer #3

• EQ =  What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?
• Answer 3 = Master the art of illusion.
• Evidence = know your anatomy, clean make-overs,  better reputation
• Source = Liz Mendoza

3 Column Chart

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Research 15

L- prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. Actress McKenzie Westmore, a member of the Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as the show's host, with judges being Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill (Ed Wood, Beetlejuice), television and film makeup artist Glenn Hetrick (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Babylon 5, The Hunger Games), and creature designer and director Patrick Tatopoulos (I Am Legend, Resident Evil: Extinction, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans).[2] Industry figures and artists including Sean S. Cunningham, Filippo Ioco, Greg Nicotero and Michael Westmore serve as guest judges.[1]
I- this a unbelievable chance for makeup artist to work for. It's gives you access all sorts of connections and future chances.


L- winner receives US$100,000 and a year's supply of makeup from Alcone (changed to US$25,000 of makeup in season 2),[3] a "grand prize that will launch a career".
I- having this opportunity jump starts your career In a big way. And I am honored too try out the application process for myself.

L- Face Off premiered January 26, 2011 on Syfy. Syfy announced March 16, 2011 that Face Off has been renewed for a second season. Casting was slated to begin later the same month.[5] The new season is slated to air January 11, 2012, and will include 14 contestants.[6] The second season began airing on January 11, 2012. On February 7, 2012, Syfy announced that Face Off has been renewed for a third season.
I- I may have the possiblity of being on the third. R fourth season so I am currently in training for casing but the outcome looks promising.

Research Check

L - Makeup artist often analyze a character, do research, and confer with the director to get the best creation.
I- a lot of extra work Required that your not necessarily going to get paid for.
L- Have a creative imagination and a strong visual sense.
I- it's really hard to always be on the spot creativley. Sometimes you get stuck so you have to practice somewhat at improving your creativity and originality if you want to survive in this business.
L- Be methodical and pay attention to detail
I- Detail is key, if you can't convince yourself that what your looking. At is real then how are you suppose to convince others?
L- You need to be 21 years of age to be considered for training for TV and film work. This training will take you a further year. FT2, however, trains junior freelance make-up artists for TV and film work from the age of 18 as long as they already have NVQ Level 2 in both Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy.
I- 21? Not really. I've gotten work with films and I'm not even 18.

Answer 2

• EQ = What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?
  
  
  
• Answer 2 =If a make-up artist applies their skills to their fullest extent, then they will be an accomplished make-up artist.
• Evidence =improves skill, build reputation, make your art the best it can be
• Source = Liz Mendoza, Brenda Ortuno, and Making a Monster (book)

The Product

So far the product of my senior project has been graduating and receive my make-up license as a beauty and character makeup artist. I've gotten my make-up card from the big make-up companies in Southern California as well. The completion of the classes has been my biggest goal and I hope to go back and recieve my license for FX.

Fourth Interview Questions

1)      What is most important in order to be an accomplished Horror Film Make-up Artist?

2)      What’s your definition of accomplished?

3)      What kind of work ethic should a make-up artist possses?

4) What is the best technique used in horror film make-up?

5) When aging a person what is the best technique to use for close ups?
6) Is there a certain work ethic a make-up artist should follow?
7) What's the best way to become an accomplished make-up artist?
8) What application technique is the most tedious and what are the benefits?
9) Is there ever a time when the client as you to use a certain technique and if so is it wise to follow their input?
10) What technique should be used when under a time limit?
11) Is using an alcohol pen sanitary when adding details?
12) What must be done when a client is allergic to make-up? Is there special effects make-up for them? How should it be applied to their sensitive skin?
13) Were should one start when trying to perfect their technique? is it simply just taking on more internships or should it be working in shop?  14) What were some of the first jobs that got you started in this industry?
15) What types sort of techniques did you have trouble practicing?
16) How did you find yourself working at "Ruby Makeup Academy"?
17) Did you work anywhere else before getting into the makeup industry and how they help your career?
18) What makeup job would you say sparked your career? 

19) With an interested in studying horror film makeup. What can you tell me



about i, that will perhaps jumpstart my career?



20) From your perspective, what could I study that would be significant to other people?

21) Who else would you recommend I talk to to futher better my skills?

22) What techniques or habits do you personally tend to use when applying makeup?

23) How confident are you in your makeup application abilities and how

long have you’ve use in?

24) Do you have any tips or advice on how to excel in the makeup industry?

25) What are some of the events you’ve done? 

26) What was the best or most interesting makeup application

you’ve ever done?

Independent Component 1

L- I, Samantha Kowal, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 

(b) I have been attending "Ruby Make-up Academy" in order to complete my hours and better my make-up artistry skills. The classes teach everything from eyeliner to latex and I have truly grown stronger as a make-up artist because of them.

Interpretive

Practicing as a freelance make-up artist and doing internships with accomplished make-up artist has defienetley helped me strengthen the answer to my EQ. I work and learn at Ruby's every weekend Saturday and Sunday except for the past month. My hours were from 9am- 6pm and going there studio practice time added up as well.

Applied

The work I've done at Ruby's has helped me answer my EQ by allowing me to work in that special environment and meet great and accomplished (by my definition) make-up artist. My mentors are so passionate and so open to showing me there art. It's unbelievable the experience I have gotten because of independent component.

 

Presentation 2 Rough Draft

Zombieland!!!!!

Answer 1

1) The best technique for the application of horror film make-up is to know proper brush stroke techniques when detailing the model.

2) A trained make-up artist with control of the brush will in the end come out with the most exact detailing of the face.  Without proper education the end product will come out sloppy.

3) My source is my make-up instructor, Liz Mendoza.

Service Learning

Content:

• Ruby Make-up Academy, Drama Club, Dance Team, S.T.U.D.D club, R.A.W.R. Elective
• Susana Lopez (909) 985- 2100
• I have taken 2 courses at Ruby- Make-up Academy and have come in for additional practice. I am currently moving onto my 3rd course and plan on completing more hours. At I-Poly I have taught classes and workshops for make-up, applied make-up for dance team, applied make-up for drama clubs plays and have become there key make-up artist along with S.T.U.D.D. club. The teachers of I-Poly who run the clubs have all offered to verify my assistance.
• In total I have completed 172 hrs. At Ruby Make-up Academy I completed 144 hrs and 28 hrs at I-Poly campus.