MATC 2023-24 Catalog

BARCOS

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-301, BARCOS-302, BARCOS-304, BARCOS-306, BARCOS-307, BARCOS-309, BARCOS-310, BARCOS-312, BARCOS-314 and BARCOS-315 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-327 Credits:1 Client Services 4 This course o ff ers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salon-like environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-301, BARCOS-304, BARCOS-306, BARCOS-307, BARCOS-309, BARCOS-310, BARCOS-312, BARCOS-314 and BARCOS-315 and must be in the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-328 Credits:1 Client Services 5 This course o ff ers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salon-like environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor or salon manager. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-301, BARCOS-302, BARCOS-304, BARCOS-306, BARCOS-307, BARCOS-309, BARCOS-310, BARCOS-312, BARCOS-314 and BARCOS-315 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-329 Credits:1 BasicArti fi cial Nail Concepts This course provides the theoretical component of nail enhancements and practical skill development of arti fi cial nail applications. Students observe and practice arti fi cial nail applications including nail tips, nail wraps, acrylics, UV gel and UV gel polish on arti fi cial nails. This course includes some online assignments and tests in preparation for the online state board exam. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-308 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-330 Credits:2 Business Management Skills for Barber/ Cosmetologists Introduces the fundamental knowledge required for lawful and e ff ective salon practice and management, including Wisconsin state laws and regulatory rules. Students practice developing skills in large and small group work. Prerequisite(s): Must

BARCOS-313

Credits:1

BARCOS-319

Credits:1

Hair Color Correction This course provides for the expansion of practical skills required for lightening hair by retouch and fi rst-time processes; successful hair color correction is addressed. Students observe real-life hair lightening and color corrections and practice on models and mannequins. MATC strongly recommends that students complete BARCOS-312, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-310, BARCOS-312, BARCOS-314 and BARCOS-315. BARCOS-314 Credits:2 Hairstyle 1 Introduces the artistic foundations in theory and practical wet hair styling in roller placement, hair wrapping, blow drying, thermal pressing and thermal iron curling. Students practice developing skills on mannequins, hair goods and classmates. BARCOS-315 Credits:2 Hairstyle 2 Presents wet hair styling theory and practical skills for fi ngerwaving, pincurling and blowdry styling. Students practice various pin curling, fi nger waving patterns and blow drying techniques on mannequins and available models. Speed and accuracy are developed in thermal curling. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-302, BARCOS-304 and BARCOS-314. BARCOS-316 Credits:1 Advanced Style O ff ers advanced techniques in long hair design, such as updos and braids, including French Twist, Gibson, French Braids and Inverted French Braids. Students practice on mannequins, available long hair models and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-314, BARCOS-315 and BARCOS-319 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-317 Credits:1 Barber/Cosmetology Theory Presents foundational theoretical concepts in microbiology and decontamination, general chemistry, micro-hair structure and anatomy as related to the profession. Students participate in large and small group activities, individual work in class activities and/or online. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology (31-502-1) or the Barber program (31-502-5). BARCOS-318 Credits:1 Barber Theory 3 This course presents the theory related to practical subjects: men’s hair replacement methods and hair goods, electricity and light therapy. Students participate in small and large group activities, in class and Internet assignments. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Barber program (31-502-5).

Natural Hair Care and Braiding Students learn how to care for natural, curly/ extremely curly textured hair, the history of African hair braiding, and basic braiding techniques; and apply skills learned on mannequins and available models. BARCOS-320 Credits:1 Client Services 1 This course o ff ers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salon-like environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, roller set, blow dry/ iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology (31-502-1), Aesthetician (30 502-3) or the Barber program (31-502-5). BARCOS-321 Credits:1 Hair Extensions Students learn how to add hair extensions to hair and to braided styles and apply skills learned on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-314, BARCOS-315 and BARCOS-319 and must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). BARCOS-323 Credits:1 Client Services 2 This course o ff ers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salon-like environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology (31-502-1), Aesthetician (30-502-3) or Barber (31-502 5) programs, and complete BARCOS-300, BARCOS-301, BARCOS-302, BARCOS-304, BARCOS-306, BARCOS-307, BARCOS-309, BARCOS-310, BARCOS-312, BARCOS-314 and BARCOS-315. BARCOS-324 Credits:1 Business Skills for Barber/Cosmetologists Barber/Cosmetologists introduces verbal and nonverbal communication concepts with emphasis on professional writing and speaking skill development. Students write a resume, make presentations, practice job interviewing and make positive public contacts. BARCOS-326 Credits:1 Client Services 3 This course o ff ers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salon-like environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax client’s hair under the

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