Makeup Artistry & Beauty Techniques
Develop skills in makeup application, color theory, and creative beauty looks. Explore techniques for various occasions and build confidence in personal presentation.
Building your Award:
Find Bronze Award examples to support activity planning
Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I’m going to improve my makeup skills by practicing for an hour each week. I’ll follow tutorials, try new looks, and experiment with different styles until I feel confident creating various looks.
Example Assessor: Art teacher, drama teacher, or beauty school instructor with makeup experience
Example Log: Practiced a colorful summer look today. Big discovery: primer makes everything go on so much smoother! Working on perfecting my winged eyeliner next week.
Example SMART Goal: Dance helps with stage presence and fitness, which connects to my interest in beauty and performance. I’ll practice routines for an hour each week, tracking how long I can go and how my moves improve.
Example Assessor: Gym teacher, dance instructor, or recreation center staff
Example Log: Worked on a contemporary routine focusing on breath control. Made it through the whole thing without stopping for the first time! Adding more complex arm movements next week.
Example SMART Goal: I can use my makeup skills to brighten someone’s day! I’m volunteering at a seniors’ residence for an hour each week, offering makeovers and beauty sessions. I’ll track who I help and what techniques work for different people.
Example Assessor: Seniors’ residence volunteer coordinator or activities director
Example Log: Did 3 makeovers today using gentle, age-appropriate techniques. The residents loved feeling pampered! Learned that moisturizing first makes a huge difference. Bringing more neutral lip colors next time.
(Completed as a team. Participants will work together to plan and complete their journey.)
Example Activity: Explore the beauty industry! Visit makeup stores like Sephora or MAC, compare their products and layouts, and interview staff about trends and techniques. Research what it takes to run a successful beauty business.
Example Team Goal: We’ll hit at least 3 beauty retailers, document their products and customer experience, interview staff about the industry, and create a presentation on how beauty stores work.
Example Assessor/Supervisor: Teacher, Award Leader, or retail professional
