MATC 2023-24 Catalog

BARCOS

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

mannequins, available models and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-303 Credits:2 Men’s Haircut 2 This course o ff ers advanced men’s haircutting techniques and methods using shear-over-comb and clipper techniques. Students practice haircutting skills on available models and classmates. MATC strongly recommends that students complete BARCOS-301, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-301, BARCOS-302 and BARCOS-305. BARCOS-304 Credits:2 Permanent Wave Introduces the theory of and practical skills for permanently curling/waving naturally straight or wavy hair. Students practice winding permanent wave rods in sectioning patterns with chemical application on a mannequin and available models. BARCOS-305 Credits:2 Women’s Haircut 2 O ff ers advanced women’s haircutting techniques and methods to create haircuts with varying types of guidelines, weight lines, bangs and fringes. Speed and e ffi ciency are encouraged. Students practice haircutting skills on available models and classmates. MATC strongly recommends that students complete BARCOS-302, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-302, BARCOS-301, and BARCOS-314 and must be admitted to Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-306 Credits:2 Esthetics 1 This course introduces the theory and practical skill of facials. Students study skin histology, disorders, and diseases, skin analysis including the use of facial machine, facial massage manipulations, application of skin care products, removal of super fl uous hair, and an introduction to make-up application. Students practice skills on classmates. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-307 Credits:1 Esthetics 2 Students continue to build upon skills taught in Esthetics 1. Students practice advanced skills in facial treatments including facials for speci fi c conditions-oily, mature, dehydrated, techniques and bene fi tsof high frequency and galvanic current, corrective make-up and facial hair removal. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-306 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1).

BARCOS-123

Credits:2

BARCOS-308

Credits:2

IntrotoRe fl exology Introduction to Re fl exology expounds on this complementary therapy at the basic level. Re fl exology is a pressure technique therapy that stimulates the nervous systems to promote relaxation and improve overall health. BARCOS-124 Credits:2 Product Development Students will formulate a variety of skin care products and produce a product for their brand. Students will create a product prototype, develop marketing materials, and pitch their product. BARCOS-155 Credits:3 SPA Science Fundamentals Review Aesthetician Program expectations. Focus on concepts of time management, professional ethics and products used within the Aesthetician Program. Students discover thebasice ff ects of product ingredients on the skin. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to Aesthetician (31-502-2) or Aesthetician - Skin Care Therapist (10-502-2) programs. BARCOS-156 Credits:3 Spa Sciences 2 - Product Chemistry Identify common skin diseases and disorders and explore side e ff ects of medication on skin. Discover how product chemistry, speci fi c ingredients and use of electrotherapy can improve common skin conditions. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-155. BARCOS-300 Credits:2 Shampoo and Scalp Treatments Presents the theory of and practical skills in hair/scalp cleansing techniques, scalp massage therapy and professional products for various hair and scalp conditions, including hair pieces and goods. Students practice shampooing, massage and conditioning techniques during class on classmates and hair goods. BARCOS-301 Credits:2 Men’s Haircut 1 Introduces the basic fundamental skills and related theory of men’s haircutting techniques including use of hair cutting razor, shears and clippers. Students practice cutting combination haircuts using 0, 45, and 90 degree angles to include tapers, fades, natural afros, and other haircuts on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300 BARCOS-304 and BARCOS-314. BARCOS-302 Credits:2 Women’s Haircut 1 Introduces the theory of and related practical skills for cutting women’s hair using shears and razor. Thinning techniques are presented. Students practice hair cutting and thinning techniques on

Nail Services The course introduces the theoretical and practical skills of manicuring, pedicuring, including nail art, and massage of the hand/ arm, foot/leg in addition to the preparation for the WI State Board manicuring state board exam. Students practice giving and receiving manicures and pedicures on classmates while demonstrating safety and sanitation procedures. This course includes some online assignments and tests in preparation for the online state board exam. BARCOS 308 kit purchased from bookstore at the start of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-309 Credits:2 Chemical Relaxing Introduces the theory and practical skills for chemically relaxing naturally curly hair for fi rst-time and retouch applications. Students practice application techniques on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-304 and BARCOS-314 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1) BARCOS-310 Credits:2 Hair Tinting Introduces the theory of and basic application procedures of adding arti fi cial hair color to natural hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent products. Students practice applying professional hair coloring products on mannequins, available models, and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300 and BARCOS-314, and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program Advanced Color This course presents the advanced practical skills for removing natural hair color using hair lightening services. Students practice lightening techniques with cap and weaving lightening and freehand techniques on mannequins, available models and hair goods. MATC strongly recommends that students complete BARCOS-310, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. (31-502-1). BARCOS-312 Credits:1

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