Course summary:
This course covers the fundamentals theory and practices of hair braiding and weaving strategies and procedures. The course will cover client preparation, consultation, and management skill. Sanitary and safety measures will also be thoroughly covered in this program. Emphasis is played on skills development with the use of mannequins as well as live models.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text: Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook (Chapter 18 and 19)
Milady standard cosmetology theory and practical book
Hair braiding and weaving supplies boar-bristle brush, square paddle brush, vent brush, wide-toothed comb, detangling comb, tail comb, finishing comb, cutting comb, pick with rounded teeth blow-dryer with pick nozzle, diffuser, five-inch scissor, long clips, butterfly and small clips, hood dryer, small rubber bands, extension fiber, human hair, kanekalon, nylon or rayon synthetic, yarn, lin, yak.
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 ({last-named}{student#}@btvi.edu.bs).
• An account in BTVI’s VLE (vle.btvi.edu.bs) for all coursework & testing.
• An 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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Accurately recognize and utilize all hair weaving and braiding tools
• Demonstrating proper station set up
• Accurately prepare for clients
• Demonstrate sterilization & sanitation procedures
• Complete understanding of basic braiding and weaving
• Demonstrate braiding the hair with and without extensions
• Demonstrate a successful client consultation
• Select appropriate braid or weave style for the client
• List the types of wigs hairpiece, hair extensions
• Define braiding/weaving
• Identify the difference between human hair and synthetics
• Understanding why we study wig and hair addition
• Explain several different methods of attaching hair extensions
GRADING SCALE
Grading Scale Course Assessment
A 90 – 100 Attendance 20%
B 80 - 89 Practical Assignment 30%
C 70 – 79 Homework / Quizzes 15%
D 60 – 69 Midterm Exam 15%
F 0 – 59 Final Exam 20%
OTHER INFORMATION
Plagiarism- is borrowing of materials 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.
WorkBook Assignments- are due on the assignment 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.
STUDENTS 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. The student is expected to purchase the textbook and other supplies needed for this class.
Attendance Requirement Policy
Attendance is taken into consideration for the grade points of each class. Students are expected to attend every class session and be on time. Registered attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class.
Students must be present for lecture and lab sessions to meet course attendance requirements. Tardiness without an excuse up to 15 minutes from the beginning of the class period will be recorded as tardy. Students who arrive thirty (30) minutes or more, after the class session starts will be marked absent.
Please note that students who leave class during a lecture or lab may be marked absent for that attendance period. Additionally, students who fall asleep during a lecture or lab may be marked absent for that attendance period.
Students with a total of four (4) consecutive absences or the minimum required hours may be officially withdrawn from the course, with or without prior notice.
This course covers the fundamentals theory and practices of hair braiding and weaving strategies and procedures. The course will cover client preparation, consultation, and management skill. Sanitary and safety measures will also be thoroughly covered in this program. Emphasis is played on skills development with the use of mannequins as well as live models.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Text: Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook (Chapter 18 and 19)
Milady standard cosmetology theory and practical book
Hair braiding and weaving supplies boar-bristle brush, square paddle brush, vent brush, wide-toothed comb, detangling comb, tail comb, finishing comb, cutting comb, pick with rounded teeth blow-dryer with pick nozzle, diffuser, five-inch scissor, long clips, butterfly and small clips, hood dryer, small rubber bands, extension fiber, human hair, kanekalon, nylon or rayon synthetic, yarn, lin, yak.
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 ({last-named}{student#}@btvi.edu.bs).
• An account in BTVI’s VLE (vle.btvi.edu.bs) for all coursework & testing.
• An 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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Accurately recognize and utilize all hair weaving and braiding tools
• Demonstrating proper station set up
• Accurately prepare for clients
• Demonstrate sterilization & sanitation procedures
• Complete understanding of basic braiding and weaving
• Demonstrate braiding the hair with and without extensions
• Demonstrate a successful client consultation
• Select appropriate braid or weave style for the client
• List the types of wigs hairpiece, hair extensions
• Define braiding/weaving
• Identify the difference between human hair and synthetics
• Understanding why we study wig and hair addition
• Explain several different methods of attaching hair extensions
GRADING SCALE
Grading Scale Course Assessment
A 90 – 100 Attendance 20%
B 80 - 89 Practical Assignment 30%
C 70 – 79 Homework / Quizzes 15%
D 60 – 69 Midterm Exam 15%
F 0 – 59 Final Exam 20%
OTHER INFORMATION
Plagiarism- is borrowing of materials 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.
WorkBook Assignments- are due on the assignment 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.
STUDENTS 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. The student is expected to purchase the textbook and other supplies needed for this class.
Attendance Requirement Policy
Attendance is taken into consideration for the grade points of each class. Students are expected to attend every class session and be on time. Registered attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class.
Students must be present for lecture and lab sessions to meet course attendance requirements. Tardiness without an excuse up to 15 minutes from the beginning of the class period will be recorded as tardy. Students who arrive thirty (30) minutes or more, after the class session starts will be marked absent.
Please note that students who leave class during a lecture or lab may be marked absent for that attendance period. Additionally, students who fall asleep during a lecture or lab may be marked absent for that attendance period.
Students with a total of four (4) consecutive absences or the minimum required hours may be officially withdrawn from the course, with or without prior notice.
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