Course description

The purpose of this course is to educate each student on the principles of hair cutting and precision hair cutting methods. Each student will be given the opportunity to shape, design, and cut with confidence.  Students will understand the techniques and tools needed for hair cutting.


Introduction:

Welcome to Haircutting. My name is Mrs. Charlene Woods your course instructor. I am a cosmetologist and educator. I hold a Bachelors's and a Master's degree in the Art and Science of Cosmetology. With 21 years of industry experience, I enjoy being an instructor and being able to introduce others to the world of cosmetology.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. C Woods


Mrs. woods

REQUIRED MATERIALS

 Hair Cutting: 

Hair cutting shears, hair cutting comb: [with numbers] wide tooth comb, razor comb, spray bottle, sectioning clips, thinning shears, styling comb, shampoo cape, styling cape, 12 towels, flat iron /curling irons, blow dryer, mirrors, working cape or jackets, [mandatory must have] clipper and hair trimmer.

 

 Laptop or desktop with the following minimum specifications: (STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO GET A RELIABLE PC TO WHICH THEY WILL HAVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS.)

·       Internet connectivity

·       Headphones with microphone

·       Microsoft Office 2019 or Office 365

·       An activated BTVI student email account ({lastname}{student#}@btvi.edu.bs).

·       The account in BTVI’s VLE (vle.btvi.edu.bs) for all coursework & testing.

The account in Zoom’s video communications platform (www.zoom.us) for class sessions & invigilation. View this video for help with setting up and using Zoom. TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

BTVI provides students technical support for the use of the VLE. Technical assistance is available 24/7 (24 hours, 7 days a week). If you experience technical problems, contact the helpdesk at 826-8893 / 826-8894 / 826-8895 or send an email to help@btvi.edu.bs.

 

 

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/ LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate sterilization and disinfection procedures and safety precautions

Recognize and utilize all hair cutting tools

Identify reference points on the head form, understanding they play in haircutting

Define angles,

 

GRADING SCALE

 

 

 

 

Grading Scale                                                              Course Assessment

A 90-100                                                                      Class Participation 40%

B 80-89                                                                            Practical                  60%

C 70-79                                                                       

D 60-69                                                                       

F 0-59                                                                         

 

STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS:

 

Each student is expected to attend and make preparations for all classes. Students are

Responsible for participating in classroom activities and completing all assignments within the

Specified time. Student who is absent on test days without a legitimate excuse may not be allowed

To take the test /s he or she missed.

 

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Plagiarism- is the borrowing of material from another source without documenting or acknowledging the source.

 

Disciplinary Action- Copying another person’s work or turning in a paper that you did not write and submitting it as your own will be grounds for a failing grade in this course. Failure to be properly attired will result in being dismissed from class and mark absent. After classes have begun. If you are 30 minutes late doors will be lock and you will be marked absent and not allowed in class.

 Please note that students who leave class during lecture or lab may be marked absent for that attendance period, additionally, students who fall asleep during lecture or lab will be marked absent for that attendance.

     a student with a total of 4 consecutive absences or the minimum hours may be officially withdrawn from this course with or without prior notice.

 

Work Book Assignments – are due on the assigned date. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend class when the assignment is due, it is your responsibility to ensure that the assignment is delivered on the due date.

 

OUTLINE OF TOPICS:

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate sterilization and disinfection procedures and safety precautions.

Recognize and utilize all hair cutting tools.

Identify reference points on the head form; understand the role they play in haircutting.

Define angles, elevation, and guidelines.

Describe the factors involved in accurate client consultation.

Demonstrate basic haircuts, blunt, graduated, layered, pixie, and long layered style.

Select appropriate haircut and technique for the client.

Define terminology and techniques in haircutting.

Identify clippers/trimmers and their uses in haircutting.

Explain the importance of proper body posture and positions.

Demonstrate the importance of proper sectioning in haircutting.

 

TEACHING METHODS

* Virtual Class lecture

* Class discussion

* Video presentations

* Class projects

* Demonstrations

* Practical applications.

* Group Activities

 

 

REQUIRED TOOLS

Milady standard cosmetology

Text book, Theory book,

 


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