Study Guide

Objective

The students have knowledge of facial musculature.
The students have knowledge of the historical background of Gua Sha.
The students have knowledge of the fundamentals of Gua Sha treatments.
The students are familiar with and can perform Gua Sha treatments.
The students apply aseptic methods in skincare and follow good industrial hygiene.
The students are familiar with the professional role of the cosmetologist and the practical work in the industry.
The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development.
The students can analyze and assess their own work.

Content

Historical background and technical foundations of Gua Sha
Benefits of Gua Sha treatments
Blood circulation, stagnation, and massage techniques
Facial sculpting and lifting
Selection and care of Gua Sha tools, along with product selection

Location and time

02.12.2024 - 17.12.2024 Campus Alere.
Course introduction MANDATORY ATTENDANCE

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, teamwork.

Exam schedules

Examination consists of practical exercises in class and practical exam.
Deadline in Autumn 2024.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and practical exam.
Feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 11 hrs
Self study: 43 hrs
Total: 54 hrs

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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
The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments. The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.
The grades are given for the following parts:
1. Active participation in practical exercises in class (1 cr.)
2. Practical exam (1 cr.)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the task's instructions and demonstrate particularly weak knowledge of the subject.
The submitted assignment is incomplete or missing.
The student has not participated and has not contributed to the process of the project work. The student's share in the project cannot be demonstrated or is brief.
The student has not shown greater commitment and has not been active during the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partially followed the task's instructions and demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the subject.
The content of the submitted assignment is satisfactory.
The student has partly participated and have partly contributed in the process of the project work. The student´s share in the project is satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but engagement and activity has been low or satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has almost or has completed the task's instructions and demonstrate good or extremely good knowledge of the subject.
The content of the submitted assignment is good or extremely good.
The student has participated, taken partial responsibility and contributed to the process of the project work. The student´s share in the project is good or extremely good. The student has participated or actively participated in the course and demonstrate commitment to course content and course assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed the task's instructions and demonstrate excellent knowledge of the subject.
The content of the submitted assignment is excellent and exceptionally well done.
The student has taken responsibility and has contributed to the progress of the project work process. The student's share in the project is clear and excellent. The student has been active throughout the course and demonstrate extra commitment and interest in course content and course assignments.

Qualifications

The anatomy and function of the skin