Academic Catalogs

COSM G021: Cosmetology, Level I

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 04/05/2022
Top Code 300700 - Cosmetology and Barbering
Units 9.5 Total Units 
Hours 279 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 117; Lab Hours 162)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

This course teaches basic theory in the following subjects: health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, chemical hair services, texture, hair sculpting, natural hair , salon success, professionalism, and professional ethics. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the first course in a series of four. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Course Outcomes
  2. Identify California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health and safety rules and regulations.
  3. Identify beginning practical manipulative skills for: disinfection, sanitation, hair cutting, hair design, permanent waving, relaxing, and hair color.
  4. Apply cosmetology concepts to salon and client-based scenarios.
  5. Discuss life skills, job related stress, and proper body ergonomics.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Apply entry level skills in practical hair design, hair sculpture, permanent waving, relaxing, hair color, and disinfection.
  • 2. Identify the types of color design transformations.
  • 3. Explain chemical composition and safety requirements for disinfection, permanent waving, and relaxers.

Lecture Content

California State Board Health and Safety Anatomy Chemistry Physiology Microbiology Mycology The skeletal system The nervous system The circulatory system The muscular system Electricity Business Life skills Healthy mind and body Ergonomics Communication Human relations Wet hairstyling Art principles Structure of hair, and its function Scalp diseases and disorders Hair sculpting Concept Principles Safety Hair coloring Color theory and the law of color Hair analysis Introduction to color formulation Predisposition and strand tests Classifications of hair color Temporary Semi-permanent Demi-permanent Introduction to decolorization Permanent waving Principles of permanent wave chemistry Introduction to permanent wave solutions Scalp treatment Scientific brushing Massage techniques Salon Success Respect Integrity Personality bases Balance Communication

Lab Content

Wet hair styling  Shaping, molding  Roller placement, pin curls, stand-up curls  Current trend wet designs  Finger wave wet and dry  Bricklay set  Straight volume curvature set  Scalp treatments  Scientific brushing  Basic scalp massage  Conditioners  Hair sculpting basic forms  Solid form  Graduated form  Increase layered form  Uniform layered form  Shear and razor techniques  Etching  Slide cutting  Point cutting  Notching  Texturizing  Thermal styling  Air forming  Blow dryer  Vent brush  Round brush – Denman  Indentation  Straight volume curvature  Styling aids  Electric curling iron  Figure six curl  Figure eight curl  Barrel curl  Spiral curls  Body waves  Flat iron  Straight volume curvature  Indentation  Curls  Hair coloring  Basic hair color applications  Virgin tint to darken partially gray hair  Tint retouch to darken new growth  Virgin tint to lighten natural color  Tint retouch to lighten new growth  Virgin bleach  Bleach retouch on 1/2 inch regrowth  Virgin toner to pre-lightened hair  Toner retouch on 1/2 inch pre-lightened hair  Tinting bleached hair back to natural color  Highlighting/lowlighting  Slicing  Permanent waving  Sectioning hair  Rectangle pattern  Brick lay pattern  Curvature - contour pattern  Sub sectioning and rod placement  End papers  Positioning of rods  Bands fastened  Shampoo and draping  Table set up and sanitary maintenance area

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
  • DE Online Lecture (02X)
  • Lab (04)
  • DE Live Online Lab (04S)
  • DE Online Lab (04X)

Reading Assignments

Textbook and Websites

Writing Assignments

Basic evaluation of chemicals (color and permanent wave solutions) Analysis of basic sculpting techniques  Preparation student digital and print portfolio  Book reports  Outline and preparation of salon activities pertaining to product knowledge Completion of terminology worksheets

Out-of-class Assignments

Students must complete a digital or print portfolio in which they must identify the ten different levels in hair color. They must include samples of warm and cool color tones within each level.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students must complete a digital or print portfolio in which they must apply their knowledge of the ten  different levels in hair color. They must include samples of warm and cool color tones within each level.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

1. Basic evaluation of chemicals (color and permanent wave solutions) 2. Analysis of basic sculpting techniques 3. Color wheel project 4. Preparation of student portfolio 5. Book reports 6. Outline and preparation of salon activities pertaining to product understanding and practical application 7. Completion of terminology worksheets  8. Control notes/paragraphs on subject matter.

Eligible Disciplines

Cosmetology: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Pivot Point International, Inc. Fundamentals Cosmetology , 1st ed. Chicago, IL: Pivot Point International, Inc, 2021 2. Required Pivot Point International. Pivot Point Lab: MYlab.com., 2021 ed ed. Chicago, IL: Pivot Point International, Inc., 2021

Other Resources

1. Cosmetology kit (all textbooks and web access are included in kit)Designated uniformThree ring binder