Practice Make Perfect : The Ongoing Training in Makeup Skills using Face Chart

Abstract

In 21st century skills, the arts of creativity are being emphasized and a prominent place in teaching and learning in vocational education. Hence, this study aims to provide students with ongoing training in the art of makeup especially in blending techniques using face chart through the BLENDme module. Qualitative case studies have been used to obtain in-depth information about the progress of students' skills in blending techniques. The observation rubric was used as research instruments to get data from 4 participants who have involved training in the BLENDme module. Observations were carried out to assess students' abilities in 6 elements in the blending technique. There are 3 levels in the BLENDme module that were designed to teach students mastering the techniques of integrating makeup skills. The findings show that students' skills in applying blending techniques are at a satisfying stage during the early level of training but their skills were improved during the second and third exercises because students seem comfortable with blending techniques. It is suggested that in this study, students' skills in makeup could be developed through systematic ongoing training.