Houston Community College
KATY CAMPUS
(713-718-5757)
CSME 2410 Advance Hair Sculpting and Related Theory
2 Lecture, 8 lab hours (160 contact hours)
Mrs. Gloria Greene, Dept. Chairperson
gloria.greene@hccs.edu
(713-718-5740)
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING SEMESTER, 2011 MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:30AM-10:00AM
COSMETOLOGY BUILDING
INSTRUCTOR: MISS. WALKER
OFFICE:
Second Floor, Room 220
OFFICE HOURS:
11:00am
Mon/Wend 10:20am-11:20am Tues/Thurs 10:30am-
OFFICE PHONE:
(713-718-5742) Please Speak Loud and Clearly!
E-MAIL ADDRESS: tamwalker@hccs.edu (checked daily)
The instructor has the right to change or modify the daily
lessons as deemed necessary.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced concepts and practice of
haircutting, topics include haircuts utilizing scissors, razor,
and/or clippers.
Course Focus: This course focuses on the key concepts of the
uniformly layered, graduated and combination form including
increased layers for both ladies and men’s hair sculpting.
Special attention will focus students on the primary elements of
hair design as it relates to hair sculpting, including form,
texture and hair color; design principles and composition,
design decisions, the tools of the trade and texturing the hair.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify terminology and exhibit work
place competencies related to advanced haircutting and finishing
techniques.
External accreditation standard is a passing score of 70% on
state licensing examination administered by Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation on the first attempt.
Pre-requisites: Must meet the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation and Houston Community College admission guidelines.
High School Diploma or GED. A reading score of 81 on COMPAS or
41on ASSET
Co-Requisites: CSME 1410& CSME 1453
TEXT AND REFERENCES: Books are MANDATORY!!
Cosmetology Fundamentals. A Designer’s Approach to Career
Success Textbook
Pivot Point International
Cosmetology Fundamentals, A Designer’s Approach to Career
Success, Study Guide
Pivot Point International
Sculpture, A Designer’s Approach
Pivot Point International
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will:
a.
b.
c.
Describe the shape structure and texture of the
uniformly layered, graduated and combination form.
Identify the distribution and projection angle used to
sculpt uniformly layered, graduated, increased layer
and combination forms.
Define line of inclination.
d.
e.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Explain the finger position required to sculpt
uniformly layered, graduated and combination forms.
Sculpt uniformly layered lengths, graduated, and
increased layer and combination forms from vertical
and pivotal partings.
Describe four types of fringe variations that
complement graduated, uniformly layered and
combination forms.
Explain and demonstrate the step by step procedure
used in making a design decision.
Define and explain the procedures for planar sculpting
as related to men’s hair sculptures.
Describe how medium graduation is achieved in the
shorter planar form.
Demonstrate the proper technique for shears-over comb
sculpting technique.
Demonstrate the various styling techniques and
products used for finishing men’s hair sculptures.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
1. Practical examinations
2. Written examinations
3. Weekly progress achievement charts
4. Individual or group class projects
5. Situational observation by instructor (attendance, ethics,
conduct, and attitudes).
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES (SCAN
SKILLS)
A study was conducted for the Department of Labor by the
American Society for Training and Development which identified
the seven skills United States employers want most in entry
level employees. These skills are motivation to learn, basic
skills, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, career
development and leadership.
HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge
and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work
environment. Towards this ends, the following skills will be
included in this course. Testing and assessing these skills
will vary according to the individual instructor. The following
are examples of how these skills may be incorporated into this
course.
SCANS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
SCANS Matrix
A. Three Part Foundation
Basic Skills – Reads, writes, performs arithmetic
and mathematical operations
Y
e
s
x
Listens and speaks
Thinking Skills – Thinks creatively, makes
decisions, solves problems, visualizes,
x
Knows how to learn and reasons
Personal Qualities – Displays responsibility, selfesteem, sociability, self-management
x
And integrity and honesty
B. Five Workplace Competencies
x
Resources – Identifies, organizes, plans and
allocates resources
Interpersonal – Works with others, , participates
as a team member, teaches work-related content
Information – Acquires and uses and evaluates
relevant information I
Systems – Understands complex inter-relationships
x
Technology – Works with a variety of technologies
x
x
x
x
N
o
Student Learning Outcomes:
Given the objectives, guidelines and demonstration by the
instructor, the student will:
1.
Demonstrate proficiency to sculpt and air form a variety of
hair sculptures including combination, uniformly layered, and
graduated forms using both shears and a razor.
2.
Use the razor aching technique to sculpt a variety of
techniques to enhance the outcome of the assigned hair.
4.
Use a notching technique to sculpt graduated texture
along vertical; horizontal and diagonal-back lines to
the specified standard...
5.
Use a notching technique to sculpt a short graduated
form with a heavy horizontal fringe and diagonal-back
sides to the specified standard.
6.
Complete a hair sculpture on an increased-layer
texture from vertical partings to the specified
standard.
7.
Complete a men’s hair sculpture using medium
graduation along diagonal-back and horizontal partings
to the specified standard.
8.
Complete a men’s hair sculpture using a short square
form with low-graduation to the specified standard.
The Cosmetology Department does not guarantee that each student
will acquire each learning competency nor acquire all the hours
necessary to complete the program within a specified period of
time. Courses are scheduled at the discretion of the department
and the availability of qualified faculty.
GRADE DETERMINATION:
GRADE RANGE:
Attendance
30%
90-100 A
Skill objectives
20%
80-89 B
Final
10%
70-79 C
Unit Exams
20%
Mid-terms
10%
Special Assignment
5%
Professionalism
5%
60-69 D
below 60, repeat course.
LAB REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to complete skills task as assigned. All
lab assignments must be completed; if absence, make-up can be
made on Thursdays. Students must practice sanitation at all
times!!! Clean up after yourself daily!
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY:
Students are responsible for handling themselves in an orderly
manner with respect and integrity in fulfilling course
requirements. The college will not tolerate cheating,
dishonesty, bribing, collaborating, or copying from another
student. The student may be expelled from the college and
receive an "F" for the course!
MAKE-UP POLICY:
There are no make-up tests for weekly examinations. Make-ups for
a missed Mid-term or Final test must be approved at least three
(3) weeks prior to the test. The instructor must approve the
make-up test. Note the make-up test will not be the same test
given to the student body.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
You will be dropped from the course after accumulating 12.5
percent of absences (lecture and lab) of the total hours of
instruction. For example: This course is 240 hours of training,
so therefore you cannot miss over six(6)days or 32 hours (this
includes tardiness) of class work.
Administration drops are at the discretion of the instructor.
Failure to withdraw from the course may result in an "F" in the
program. The papers will be sent to TDLR and the student will
enroll as a new student upon entering the program. The student
will be able to maintain their hours for at least five years or
as TDLR will allow.
TESTING POLICY:
Students will be assessed a grade based on the following
criteria:
Practical exams, written exams, weekly progress, TCC recap
sheets, individual class projects, and observation of the
instruction on student's skills, attendance, ethics, respect of
the instructor and students attitudes. Students are responsible
for collogue project. The project is 5% of mid-term grade.
DRESS CODE:
BLACK lab coats and BLACK blouses/shirts, BLACK pants/skirts and
BLACK close toe shoes. All students’ make-up and hair should be
completed before entering the classroom. Students must be in
complete uniform before clocking in for the course.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
The Disability Support Services (DSS) office assists students
with physical, learning or emotional disability in developing
independence and self-reliance. Any student with a documented
disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, act.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations
must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective
college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized
to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability
Services Office. See additional procedures in the HCCS Students
Handbook. Disability support services can also be found online
http://www.icann.com
If you have any questions, please consent the Disability
Counselor at your college.
Notice:
Students who repeat a course three or more times may soon face
significant tuition/fee increase at HCC and other Texas public
colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor
about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to
considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving
passing grades.
OTHER STUDENT INFORMATION (CLUBS, TUTORING, WEB RESOURCES,
STUDENT SERVICES, ECT.)
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Web site:
www.license.state.tx.us
(to check on date and scores)
www.changeslive.com
www.bodyartexpress.com
www.opi.com
www.pivotpoint.com
www.psiexams.com(for Texas testing)
Supplies and Equipment for Course #2410:
Advanced Hair Sculpting and Related Theory
Books
Shears,Razor,Razor Attachments
Clippers,Clipper Attatchments
Edgers
Thinning Shears
Manikins, Manikin Holder
Neck strips, towels, dry, and wet, capes
Clips, combs, wave brush
Special Assignments:
Due Mid-term week!!!
Students prepare a two sided folding card with a before and
after picture of a live model, you have designed yourself or on
your manikins; I need to see a short, medium, or long sculpture
design that has shape, texture, length arrangement, and weight
or volume. On the card describe 1 thru 8 steps of what
implements was used, and how the design was achieved. Be
creative please…. Assignment counts toward your mid-term grade.