Bladen Community College

COS 240 ~ Contemporary Designs

Cosmetology Department

(910) 879-5623

 

 Instructor: Gail J. Warner                                                      Date: Spring Semester

Office Hours:  8:00-4:30 M-TH                                              Telephone: 879-5609

 

Location:  Cosmetology Dept. Bldg #3

Course Hours: (240) T&TH 3:10-5:00

                                                                                                                     

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate and apply advanced techniques associated with haircutting, hair coloring, and formal hairstyling.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is divided into four major units with an in-depth study of each topic. The course covers methods and techniques used for razor cutting, traditional and modern barbering for men, dimensional color placement, and the art of finished looks. 

 

COURSE LENGTH:  One Semester.

 

PRE-REQUISITES:  COS 111 and COS 112

 

REFERENCE:  Milady’s Textbook, Men's Hairdressing, various industry publications.

 

SUPPLIES:  One longhaired manikin, one med-length manikin, one Mr. Sam bearded manikin, work kit, textbook, pens, pencils, 3-ring binder, notebook paper, one disposable camera. Note: Live models may be used for all practical assignments; the instructor must be informed and give permission prior to using a live model for any of the practical assignments.

 

Method of Evaluation:  Students will be given written exams and practical evaluations on each unit of instruction covered.  All written exams will be averaged and counted as 25% of the final grade.  The practical evaluations will be averaged and counted as 50% of the final grade.  Uniform/appearance and sanitation will count as 25% of the final grade.

 

Grading Procedure: The seven point system as described in the Bladen Community College catalog will apply. Lab assignments and class participation will be considered in the final grade. Each student will be responsible for all material covered during his or her absence, please call the instructor to receive this information. If a test is given while a student is absent the test must be taken on the first day of their return. Makeup exams will be at a higher degree of difficulty and will have a 5-point penalty attached. Medical excuses will be accepted and makeup test, exams or assignments can be taken as long as the student is in compliance with the program attendance policy. (Must attend at least 80 % of course hours)

 

 

 

 

                                    A (93-100)

                                    B (85-92)

                                    C (77-84)

                                    D (70-76)

                                    F (Below 70)

 

 

Attendance: Attendance is expected for all scheduled classes. Absences must not exceed 20% of scheduled class time at any time during the course of the semester. Student’s whose absences exceed 20% of all scheduled contact hours will be dropped from the course due to the excessive absences.