MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COSMET-335

Credits:3

COSMET-326

Credits:1

COSMET-315

Credits:2

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-326 and BARCOS-324. CSG – Computer Simulation and Gaming (Department 153) CSG-110 Credits:3 Introduction to Computer Simulation andGaming This course provides students with an overview of the computer simulation and gaming industry. Students will be introduced to the genres, gaming development process, ethics, copyright issues, and planning, marketing and management concepts. Emphasis will be placed on game objectives, keeping the player perspective and educational applications. CSG-114 Credits:3 Intro to Game Development/Programing This course focuses on object-oriented logic and programming skills as it applies to simulation and game development. Students will learn the fundamentals of applying sequences, decisions, loops, variables and basic data structures in a game engine. They will also learn the importance of optimization and how to debug simulation and game software. Proper program design, documentation and testing will also be emphasized. CSG-115 Credits:3 CSG Production This course provides students with a hands-on team approach to creating games and simulation from the very beginning. Animation-focused students work side by side with programming focused students to create simple introductory games and simulations on a game engine. Exposure to content requirements, engine limitations, scheduling, deliverables and communications will be emphasized. Teams will be selected and compete against each other for bragging rights and notoriety. The focus of this class is to perform rapid prototyping of ideas in a challenging environment while developing collaboration skills.

Advanced Guest Services This course offers 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, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, BARCOS-319 and COSMET-320. COSMET-327 Credits:1 Master Guest Services This course offers 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, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, BARCOS-319 and COSMET-320. COSMET-328 Credits:1 Externship This course offers 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, 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, BARCOS-324 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 COSMET-308.

Intermediate Hairstyling Presents wet hair styling theory and practical skills for fi ngerwaving, pincurling 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 COSMET-306. COSMET-316 Credits:1 Advanced Style Offers 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, 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-320 Credits:1 Intro to Guest Services This course offers 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): 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 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, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314, COSMET-306, COSMET-301, COSMET-309, COSMET-304, BARCOS-319 and COSMET-320.

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