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Skincare and Anatomy (5 cr)

Code: SKV22HV01-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2022 - 11.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics

Teachers

  • Anna-Lotta Mörk-Nygård

Teacher in charge

Jaana Ylimartimo-Nybäck

Groups

  • EST22D-V
    Estenom (YH), h22, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

• The students have knowledge about the basics of skincare
• 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 skincare
• The students command the coloring of eyelashes and eyebrows
• The students are familiar with eyelash extensions and microblading
• 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 economical, ecological and social sustainability for product use and services

Content

Skincare
Anatomical Structure
Function of Skin
Skin Types and Skin Changes
Product Knowledge
Composition of Products
Active Substances of Skincare
Coloring Eyelashes and Eyebrows
Eyelash Extensions and Microblading

Location and time

29.08.2022-31.12.2022 Campus Alere.

Materials

Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Completion alternatives

Group feedback is given after finished course.

Student workload

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

Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

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.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Further information

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