St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Technological Studies
Course:
TXJ1O1
Course Code: Exploring Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Course Description:
This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to hairstyling and aesthetics, including hair,
nail, and skin care applications. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and
will begin to explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field. This course helps students
to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by developing one's God-given potential and makes a
meaningful contribution to society and by exercising Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group
goals.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1: Orientation/ Health and
Safety
CGE5g Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and
supports these qualities in the work of others
CGE4g Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations
influencing life's choices and opportunities
CGE3e Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience
CGE5d Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which
contributes to the common good
CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's
peoples and cultures
Unit 2: Properties of the Hair and
Scalp
Unit 3: Hair Care/ Hair Styling
Unit 4: Manicuring and Nail Art
Unit 5: Facial Makeup and
Application
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25
20
20
35
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
85
15
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.