Houston Community College System
Cosmetology CSME 1551- Artistry of Hair, Theory and
Practice
Spring 2012-CRN 78201
Instructor: Octavias Shepherd-Stewart
Katy Campus
e-mail: octavias.shepherd@hccs.edu
Office Hours: TTH: 10:00 AM-10:30AM
(713) 718-8039
Lucy Jones, Dept. Chairperson
lucy.jones@hccs.edu
(713) 718-8039
Class meets TTH 7:30 AM-9:53 AM
Prerequisites: 1491, 1405,1410,1453,2401
2 Lecture, 8 lab hours (160 contact hours)
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify (change) the assignments,
grading procedure, and other related polices as circumstances may dictate.
Course Description:
This course concentrates on instruction in the artistry of hair design. Topics
include theory, Design Forum techniques, weaving and bonding, and application
of hair design.
This course is a combination of 2 lecture and 8 lab hours (160 contacts). Upon
successful completion of the course the student will be awarded 5 semester
hours.
Course Focus:
The focus of this course is to develop the competencies necessary understand
the theories, principles and techniques of hair design. The student will learn to
compose hair designs using the Pivot Point philosophy that hair design is the art
of composing lines, shapes, directions and textures using the medium of hair.
Design decisions styles are accomplished in this course.
Special Assignment, Due April 16, 2012 at 7:30 am
A 12-page style book using sketch drawings for 12 styles on the head
forms. The book must be clean, neat, and colorful.
You will draw and write a description of each style. One style per page
Midterm- March 7, 2012
Final Exam – May 10, 2012
Text and References:
Milady Standard Cosmetology 2012 1st Edition
Course Competencies:
This course is designed to assist the student in attaining the following
competencies:
1. Know the theory of hair structure and growth patterns. (SCANS)
2. Form hair by shaping, constructing and securing a variety of pin curls.
3. Finish by combing out constructed, dried pin curls.
4. Identify, describe and analyze factors that affect the selection of a
hairstyle and the forming and finishing techniques suited to achieving
the selected hairstyle finger waves and wet sculpturing.(SCANS)
5. Wave and curly hair using a combination of forming and finishing
techniques including:
Flat ironing
Pressing
Pin curling
Roller setting
Thermal curling
Finger waving
Blow waving/ styling
6. Demonstrate basic competencies for performing all forming and
finishing activities in a safe and sanitary manner (TDLR).
7. Demonstrate the ability to produce long hair designs using design
principles.
8. Demonstrate the ability to execute uniform and graduated from hair
sculptures.
9. Identify and outline the design principles in hair design using the Pivot
Point terminology and philosophy.
Performance Objectives:
A.
B.
Given the specifications, guidelines, the student will identify and describe
the structure of the hair; it’s composition and chemical qualities in
compliance with course competency
1. Performance will be satisfactory if the student can successfully outline
the composition and chemical components of the hair consistent with the
guidelines given.
C.
D.
Given the specification, guidelines and demonstration by the instructor,
the student will design, develop and execute the hair designs in the
assigned projects in compliance with course competencies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
and 8. Performance will be satisfactory if the assigned projects are
completed consistent with project guidelines and in the assigned time
frame.
Given the guidelines for hair design, the student will identify and discuss
the principles of hair design using Pivot Point terminology and techniques.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Practical examination
Written Examinations
Weekly progress achievement charts
Individual or group class projects
Situational observation by instructor (i.e. attendance, ethics
conduct, and attitudes).
GRADE DETERMINATION:
Weekly Tests
Skill Objectives
Special Assignments
Mid – Term Exam
Attendance
Uniforms
Final Exam
GRADE RANGE:
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
10%
10%
15% Style book
15%
25%
10%
15%
A
B
C
D
Below 60, student will receive an “F” and repeat the course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend class daily and be on time. Any students
absent from class for more than 5 days will receive an F for this class.
There will no other warning.
WITHDRAWALS:
It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw from the program to keep from
receiving an "F" for the class.
DRESS CODE:
Students in the cosmetology operator candidate program are expected to be selfmotivated individuals and to stay on task at all times. Students must be dressed
professionally in black scrubs and must wear closed-in shoes socks or hosiery at all
times. STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT DRESSED IN THE PROPER UNIFORM WILL
BE DISMISSED FOR THE DAY.
CELL PHONE and PAGERS:
Cell phones and pagers are not permitted in the lab. If you have an emergency
situation and must carry your cell phone, put the ringer on vibrate and ask your
instructor for permission to step out of the lab to answer your call. This is for
emergency situations only (i.e. Sick child or family Emergency)
SCHOLASTIC DISHONETY AND CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling the
course requirements. Any student found cheating on a test, plagiarizing or in
collusion will receive an "F" for the assignment and the course and will be
dropped from the program.
See the student handbook for college policy on academic dishonesty and disciplinary
problems. This level of development in a students' training is crucial to their
professional development and success; any student that is disruptive or
disrespectful will be dismissed from the program. Students on the lab floor
are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Loud
boisterous conduct or refusing to serve a client will constitute grounds for
dismissal for the day and possible dismissal from the program.
Make-up policy for missed assignments or tests:
Weekly tests cannot be taken after the assigned date and time. Weekly test are given
every week or as the professor deems necessary. Make-up for a mid-term or final
exam will not be permitted unless the student informs the instructor at least
one week in advance. The student must make arrangements to take the
missed exam. It should be understood that the make-up exam would not be
the same as the test given to the rest of the student body.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodation must contact the
appropriate Disability Support Service Counselor (DSS) office located at each college.
Academic accommodation will be provided only after student has properly registered
for services through designated disability services staff. The student is advised to
contact the (DSS) office at 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester. See
additional procedures outlined in the HCCS Student Handbook (2001).
Faculty is authorized to provide on the accommodation requested by the Disability
Support Service office.
Disability support services can also be found on these Web sites:
http://www.rehab.state.tx.us
http://www.ican.comt
http://www.marybehindthechair.com
http://pivot-point.com
Tuition Increase Policy:
Students who repeat a course for three or more times may face significant tuition/fees
increase at HCC and other Texas colleges and universities prior to considering a course
withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.
CSME 1551 Spring 2012
Curriculum
Week 1
Day 1 Orientation
Day 2 Ice Breaker
Day 3 Review
Quiz/Test
Week 2
Know the theory of hair structure. (SCANS)
Day 4 Hair Theory
Day 5 Hair bulb formation
Day 6 Hair Growth
Day 7 Hair Structure and Behavior
Quiz/Test
Week 3
Day 8 Wet Styling
Demonstrate proficiency in hairstyling.
Day 9 Hairstyling Theories
Day 11 Hairstyling Essentials
Day 12 Infection Control and Safety
Quiz/Test
Week 4
Identify, describe and analyze factors that affect the selection of a hairstyle and the
forming and finishing techniques suited to achieving the selected hairstyle.
(SCANS)
Days 13,14,15,16
Quiz/Test
Week 5
Wave and curly hair using a combination of forming and finishing techniques
Day 17 Finger waves
Day 18 Pin curls
Day 20 Skip Waves
Day 21 Roller
Quiz/Test
Week 6
Day 22 Finger waves and pin curls
Day 23 Straight- volume roller and pin curls
Day 24 Curvature-Volume rollers and pin curls
Quiz/Test
Week 7
Demonstrate basic competencies for performing all forming and finishing activities
in a safe and sanitary manner.
Day 25,26,27,28
Quiz/Test
Week 8
Demonstrate the ability to produce longhair designs using design principles
Day 29 Long- Hair Fundamentals
Day 30 Long Hair Styling Procedure
Quiz/Test
Week 9
Day 31 Three Strand Over braid
Day 32 Three Strand Under braid
Day 33 French Twist
Day 34 Demonstrate the ability to execute a uniform and graduated form hair sculptures
Quiz/Test
Week 10-16
Identify and outline the design principles in hair design using the Milady’s textbook
terminology and philosophy.
Hair weaving techniques
Nails and its disorders
Quiz/Test
Wednesday is client day. No clients will be done the week of Midterms March 8-10 and Finals
Instructor has the right to change the schedule