MKUP 1104: Career and Freelance Development
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Makeup Artistry
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course prepares students to seek employment as a freelance and retail makeup artist. Students explore topics related to the makeup profession, including customer service and communication skills, product knowledge and care, resume and portfolio development, bridal contracts and price listing, and brand awareness.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in customer service
- Produce a professional resume and cover letter
- Prepare a presentation portfolio to showcase skills to the makeup industry (cosmetic retailing, evening and bridal, and freelance)
- Exhibit appropriate and successful sales strategies to sell cosmetic services and products
- Discuss uses of social media and websites in promotion of makeup artists
- Apply brand awareness to self promotion, advertising, and business aspects of freelancing
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Total Hours: 15
Instructional Strategies
A variety of instructional strategies are used including lectures/in-class theory, group activities, individual assignments, and presentations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20
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Research project (brand research or mystery shop)
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Assignments
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20
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In-class assignments, role plays, and presentations
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Project
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50
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Branding assignment (resume, contracts, business card, portfolio, etc.)
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Participation
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10
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Active participation based on a rubric
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Course topics
- Understanding and communicating with customers
- Product knowledge and care
- Intro to social media
- Resume and portfolio development
- Brand development and awareness
- Bridal contracts and price listing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.