Study Guide

Objective

• The students have in-depth knowledge of selected classic clothing styles and looks
• The students have further developed the ability to analyze the client´s anatomical conditions, life stage, needs and wishes in order to carry out style consultation
• The students have the ability to create customized looks for the client within classic style and for various occasions through style consultation
• The students have knowledge of dress codes
• The students can create suitable makeups for clients, looks and occasions with different techniques, tools, products and accessories
• The students can style suitable hairstyles for clients, looks and occasions with different techniques, tools, products and accessories
• The students can analyze, plan, execute and evaluate looks for clients and occasions
• The students follow good industrial hygiene
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promote economic, ecological and social sustainability and consumption of looks, services and product use

Content

Classic Clothing Styles and Looks
Style Consultation
Clothes and Accessories
Dress Codes
Styling with Makeup and Hair
Techniques, Tools and Products

Location and time

Autumn 2025 Campus Alere

Materials

Study material on Moodle and according to the teacher's instructions. Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS, if stated in assignment descriptions.

Additional literature:
Rees, A. (2016). The curated closet. (First edition.).

Coggins, D., & O'Brien, G. (2016). Men and style. E-book.​

Freer, A., & Kuo, J. (2015). How to get dressed.

Brown, B. (2011). Bobbi Brown makeup manual. (1st trade ed.)

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, workshops, research, self studies, mood boards, portfolio, salon work and team work.

Employer connections

For course assignment is the aim to cooperate with working life

Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments and presentations, deadline autumn 2025

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

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

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 own 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 / 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 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.

Qualifications

SKV24GE03