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MKUP 1109: Hairstyling for Makeup Artists 

Effective date

January 2020 

Department

Makeup Artistry 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course is designed for makeup students and artists. The course introduces hairstyling for bridal looks, special events, and photoshoots. Students will learn about and work with a variety of products and tools used in hairstyling. They will be introduced to a range of skills from straightening to up-dos and will be able to create a range of hair styles to meet their clients’ needs. This course does not teach haircutting techniques or colouring techniques. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

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: 18
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Total Hours: 36
 

Instructional Strategies

A variety of instructional strategies are used including lectures/in-class theory, group activities, applying makeup on classmates, individual assignment, in-class quizzes/tests and practical exams. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

B- (68%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

A variety of assignments: current trends and period styles, reference book, product assignment 

Exam 

30 

Practical application: in-class practical exam(s) 

Quizzes/Tests 

15 

Written test(s) 

Lab Work 

20 

Daily hairstyling application (performance demo) 

Participation 

15 

Active participation based on a rubric 

Course topics

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.
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