Revised Fall 2014-15
SYLLABUS
COS 143
FALL 2014
3 Semester Credit Hours
HAIR DESIGNS
6 Contact Hours
Instructor: Regina Gilliland
gillilandr@nacc.edu
256-259-1512
205-559-1993
Course Description
This course focuses on the theory and practice of hair designing. Topics include creating
styles, using basic and advanced techniques of back combing, up sweeps, and braiding.
Prerequisite: As required by program.
Corequisite: COS 144 and/or as required by program.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard cosmetology textbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard cosmetology workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Frangie , C (2004). Milady’s standard practical workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
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The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the five
elements of hair design.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the five
principles of hair design.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
different facial shapes.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding on how to
design hair styles to enhance or camouflage facial features.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of design
considerations for men.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
Hairstyling
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B.
Client consultation
Wet hairstyling
Finger waving
Pin curls
Roller curls
Comb-out techniques
Hair wrapping
Blow-dry styling
Styling long hair
Thermal hairstyling
Thermal hair straightening
Braiding and Braid Extensions
1.
Client consultation
2.
Understanding the basics
3.
Braiding the hair
Methods of Instruction
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Lectures
B.
Audio/Visual Presentations
C.
Demonstration
Evaluation and Assessment
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B.
C.
Course Grade Assessment
Students will be graded on their knowledge and theory pertaining to the
study of hair design.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1.
The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
five elements of hair design by scoring a minimum of 75% on
selected questions on a written exam.
2.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the five principles of
hair design by scoring a minimum of 75% on selected questions on
a written exam.
3.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the different facial
shapes by scoring 75% on selected questions on written exams.
4.
The student will demonstrate the knowledge of design styles to
enhance or camouflage facial features by scoring 75% on selected
questions on written exams.
5.
The student will demonstrate design considerations for men by
scoring 75% on selected questions on written exams.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this
course, a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted
by the instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of
any recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then
submit them to the Student Learning Outcomes Committee, a copy will be
filed with the Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment.
MAXXIMUM POINTS AVAILABLE:
CHAPTER 14 test
CHAPTER 17 test
CHAPTER 18 test
CHAPTER 19 test
Class/Lab Participation
Workbooks
Final (cumulative)
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
600 points
100 points
100 points
1000 POINTS
Remember: making –up hours for State Board, DOES NOT MAKE UP DAILY
POINTS EARNED ON ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT, IT ONLY MAKES UP
HOURS TOWARD COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are
unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to
achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both
employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to
an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such
harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior
that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines
given to students at the beginning if each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for
reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.”