Study Guide

Objective

• The students have knowledge about the basics of skin care
• The students have knowledge about the anatomical structure and function of the skin
• The students are familiar with different skin types and different skin changes
• The students are familiar with the muscles of the face, neck and décolleté
• The students command product knowledge, the composition of the products and active substances within skin care
• The students command the coloring of eyelashes and eyebrows
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students are aware of the profession of a cosmetologist and the practical work in the field
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development

Content

Skin Care
Anatomical Structure
Function of Skin
Skin Types and Skin Changes
Product Knowledge
Composition of Products
Active Substances of the Skin
Coloring Eyelashes and Eyebrows

Location and time

28.08.2023-03.11.2023 Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Ayodele, D.(2021) Black Skin, the definitive skincare guide
Fagerberg, E.& Wahlberg, A.(2022) Hudnära, Hudterapeuternas hemligheter
Gillbro, J.(2019)The Scandinavian Skincare Bible
Gillbro, J.(2019) Hudbibeln
According to the Lecturers Instructions
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, tests, practical exercises reflection and research

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments and written exam.
1. Written exam, 3cr, week 44. Retake: 24.11.2023 & 8.12.2023. Grade 0-5
2. Individual practical assignment; Skin analysis, 0,5cr. Deadline: 20.10.2023. Grade 0-5
3. Individual practical assignment; Eyebrows & Eyelashes, 0,5cr. Deadline: 26.11.2023. Grade Pass/Fail
4. Individual written assignment; The Profession, 1cr. Deadline: 8.10.2023. Grade 0-5

More information is given during course introduction

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments, course assignments and written exam
Group feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cp.
In class: 40h
Self study: 95h
Total: 135h

Content scheduling

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Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course. The student´s activity during the course and during the team project can raise or bring down the final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme
The assignment is inadequate or lacking
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Qualifications

No prerequisite