MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, and COSMET-306. COSMET-313 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, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, and COSMET-312. COSMET-314 Credits: 2 Introduction to Hairstyling Introduces the artistic foundations in theory and practical wet hairstyling in roller placement, hair wrapping, blow drying, thermal pressing and thermal iron curling. Students practice developing skills on mannequins, hair goods and classmates. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). COSMET-315 Credits: 2 Intermediate Hairstyling Presents wet hairstyling theory and practical skills for fi nger waving, pin curling and blow dry 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 COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and Advanced Style Offers advanced techniques in long-haired design, such as updos and braids, including French twist, Gibson, French braids and inverted French braids. Students practice on mannequins, available long-haired models and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-301, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-315 and BARCOS-319. COSMET-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): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-306. COSMET-316 Credits: 1

COSMET-320

Credits: 1

COSMET-328

Credits: 1

Introduction to Guest Services This course offers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salonlike environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax the client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, and COSMET-306. COSMET-321 Credits: 1 Hair Extensions Students learn how to add hair extension to hair and to braided styles and apply skills learned on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306 and BARCOS-319. COSMET-323 Credits: 1 Intermediate Guest Services This course offers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salonlike environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax the client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, COSMET-317, BARCOS-319, and Advanced Guest Services This course offers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salonlike environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax the client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, COSMET-317, BARCOS-319, COSMET-320 and COSMET-323. COSMET-327 Credits: 1 Master Guest Services This course offers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salonlike environment. Student’s shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax the client’s hair under the direction of the classroom instructor. Students gain receptionist skills. Sanitation and safety are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, COSMET-317, BARCOS-319, COSMET-320, COSMET-323 and COSMET-326. COSMET-320. COSMET-326 Credits: 1

Externship This course offers opportunities for professional practice of developing skills in a salonlike environment. Students shampoo, cut, condition, color, highlight, roller set, blow dry/iron curl, thermal press, permanent wave, and relax the 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, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, COSMET-317, BARCOS-319, COSMET-320, COSMET-305, COSMET-312, COSMET-308, COSMET-307, COSMET-315, COSMET-323, COSMET-303, COSMET-313, COSMET-321, BARCOS-324, COSMET-329 and COSMET-326. COSMET-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-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306 and State Board Review Presents a review of the theory and practical skills acquired throughout the program. Prepares students for successful completion of the barbering and cosmetology Wisconsin professional licensing exam. Students pack an exam kit, work through a mock examination and complete a school fi nal theory exam. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, COSMET-317, BARCOS-319, COSMET-320, COSMET-305, COSMET-312, COSMET-308, COSMET-307, COSMET-315, COSMET-323, COSMET-303, COSMET-313, COSMET-321, BARCOS-324, COSMET-329 and COSMET-326. CSG – Computer Simulation and Gaming (Department 153) CSG-110 Credits: 3 Introduction to Computer Simulation and Gaming This course provides students with an overview of the computer simulation and gaming industry. Students will be introduced to genres, gaming development process, ethics, copyright issues, planning, marketing and management concepts. Emphasis will be placed on game objectives, keeping the player perspective and educational applications. COSMET-308. COSMET-335 Credits: 3

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