Study Guide

Objective

• The students have knowledge about different hair styles through time
• The students have competences to create different hair styles through time
• The students are able to work creatively with different techniques of hair rolling
• The students master creative techniques in hair design
• The students master to use heating appliances and styling products
• The students master hair styling and are able to use creatively hair accessories that suits the hair design
• The students are able to analyze, plan, carry out and evaluate hair styles through ages
• The students understand the importance of and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development

Content

Hair Styles Through Time
Techniques of Hair Rolling
Techniques in Hair Design
Heating Appliances
Styling Products
Hair Styling
Hair Accessories

Location and time

1.9-14.11.2025, Campus Alere

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
According to the Lecturers Instructions

Additional literature:
Hay, B. Style me vintage.(2010)
Young, L.Timeless a Century of Iconic Looks(2017)

Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS

Teaching methods

Theory and Lectures. Workshops and Practical Exercises. Moodboards and teamwork

Employer connections

For course assignment is the aim to cooperate with working life

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments and group assignment.

1. Individual course assignment 2,5cr, Portfolio. Grade 0-5. Deadline: autumn 2025
2.Group project 2,5cr. Practical exam. Grade 0-5. Deadline: 14.11.2025

The average grade of the two assignments form the final course grade.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cp.
In class: 32hrs
Self study: 103hrs
Total: 135hrs

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/or team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course

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 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 (3-4)

The student has almost or has fullfilled 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.
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

Qualifications

Hair Design and Hair Care
Creative Hair Design