Fleming College

Communications 1 for Health Professionals is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications relevant to professions in health. In this course, students learn to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct research, cite references, revise for clarity and correctness, and present those results in various formats. In seminars, labs, and modules students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities relevant to health studies, including the development and presentation of a research assignment to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments within in the field of health.

As a colour artist, the hair is our canvas. Understanding the theory of the colour wheel and its relationship to colour formulation and application techniques is pivotal to becoming an outstanding colourist. An in-depth colour consultation system will be taught to establish the client's natural hair colour level to determine the achievability of the desired outcome. The theory of colour formulation will assist students to build confidence in achieving consistent results in lifting or depositing colour through a variety of techniques to colour hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent colour. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

The craft of hairdressing goes beyond the salon, where scissors are rarely required. This is the world of editorial, film, fashion, bridal, and avant-garde. In this course, students will study the different genres of dressing hair, placements, braiding, techniques, tools, and the use of various pins and supportive products. Learn the famous beach waves, runway ponytail, classic chignons and how to begin branding your signature as a finisher. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Shaping is the cornerstone of the hairstyling industry. Each stylist: a sculptor; the medium: hair. Students will learn in-depth consultations techniques with awareness to, hair texture, lifestyle, and face shape. This course introduces the student to the art of interior and exterior shaping with the underpinning knowledge to distribution and parting hair. Students will learn foundational layering, framing, and blow-drying methods. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Students are given the opportunity to witness specialists that have revolutionized the industry of hairstyling, with a unique perspective behind the scenes of hairstyling mastery. Students will be left inspired as these professionals create unforgettable memories by sharing tips & tricks and their love for our craft. The students will be assessed through the preparation of questions prior to each presentation, and through follow-up reflection on what they have observed.

Self-promotion, marketing, and retail sales in the spa industry is key to having a successful business. Students will create their own ethical and professional Social Media accounts using different platforms to self-promote their business model and mission statement, linking to services, products and online booking and sales. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Understanding ingredients and the formulations of products is a key component in the journey to becoming a successful hairstylist. Students will learn how the selection of professional products plays an integral role throughout shape, colour and session styling to create the hair design. Throughout this course the student will learn the importance of the following topics: client-focused approach to retailing, the importance of using hair care products that support ethical and sustainable farming practices, natural versus synthetic, and the ethics of using cruelty-free products. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

Students are now exposed to the real-world experience in the college's innovative Academy Salon, further developing professional skills of introductory shape, colour and session styling in a safe supportive learning environment. During this practicum, students will work on clients and participate in creating an exceptional salon experience, from the initial greeting, consultation, preparation, service, and client aftercare. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)
• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)
• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Students will continue to learn in-depth product knowledge and communication skills to become trusted professionals who educate and advise clients on maintaining healthy scalp and hair, as well as, recommending products to assist in achieving a variety of in-salon styles at home. Students will be taught how to cultivate the relationship between the stylist, the client, and the brand to highlight the importance of retailing, and client retention to build a successful profitable business. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Product Knowledge and Customer Care (HSTL 4)

Broadening colour theory and palette, the students will be introduced to advanced colouring, and lightening techniques, including colour correction. Students will continue to develop skills in creative colour artistry, such as special effects and vibrant hues, using customized placement and tonal palette. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs where students will continue to build confidence in their hair colouring journey.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)

Students become more fluent in the art of dressing hair, with a newly refined eye for beauty and balance. Learn the ways of wigs, extensions, and accessories to increase their creativity toolbox adapting to the ever-changing seasons of hair fashion. Students will build confidence and skill ability in creating memories for grad, prom, and wedding. Students will learn Mood-Board making and team collaboration with peers to prepare themed collections. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)

Artistic sculpting will be taught to optimize angles of concave and convex and C-shape graduation. Further skills of scissor-over-comb, travelling layers, texturizing, and face framing will continue to elevate the students' technical abilities in the art of shaping. Students will develop further blow-drying and finishing techniques. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs for students to continue to develop all skills. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Exploring various hair profiles, students will learn strategies to interact with different cultures to create an environment of inclusivity, while appreciating the multitude of hair textures. Students will learn that harsh chemicals are not required to create structural change to the hair. Learn how to transform hair texture using a permanent formaldehyde-free service to de-frizz and de-kink hair. Students will also be instructed in the methods of traditional permanent wave. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students will evolve to an advanced level within the college's Academy Salon where they continue to develop professional skills in shape, colour, and session styling. Students will be fully immersed in all daily business activities, with a focus on client rapport building, retention, retail expertise and overall exceptional client experiences. The Salon provides a platform for students to build on their soft skills to become a well-rounded professional. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Academy Salon I (HSTL 10)

This course will expand the student's knowledge and skill in the methods of Balayage, Ombre, and variations of melding and shadowing, as well as other innovations using advanced colour, lightening, and toning techniques to become a true artist painting with a colour brush. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Colour II (HSTL 8)

Welcome to production! As visionaries, students now allow their imagination to run free, creating fantasies and dreams, using hair as their vessel to explore characters and personalities in subtle or abstract ways. Students work on compiling their collections, to showcase their ideas before the final creation. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Session Styling II (HSTL 7)

Advanced expressive sculpting techniques will be taught such as slide, notching, and point cutting, to elevate each student to become a creative hairstyling artist. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Shape II (HSTL 6)

Sole proprietorship is a common business model in the hairstyling industry. Students will learn the importance of financial planning, facilities, inventory management, employment law, and insurance considerations. This course will teach the basics of day-to-day salon operations including sensible and ethical decision making. Assessments include a full business plan that can be used to apply for funds to turn your goals into a reality.

Makeup is the magical art of transformation. Students will learn the techniques of concealing, contouring, shading and colour placement to achieve a flawless canvas to showcase, day, evening, bridal and mature makeup application. Students will be encouraged to let their creativity soar with more advanced skills to create stunning images and illusions for photographic, avent garde and runway showpieces. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Communications 1 for Health Professionals is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications relevant to professions in health. In this course, students learn to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct research, cite references, revise for clarity and correctness, and present those results in various formats. In seminars, labs, and modules students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities relevant to health studies, including the development and presentation of a research assignment to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments within in the field of health.

As a colour artist, the hair is our canvas. Understanding the theory of the colour wheel and its relationship to colour formulation and application techniques is pivotal to becoming an outstanding colourist. An in-depth colour consultation system will be taught to establish the client's natural hair colour level to determine the achievability of the desired outcome. The theory of colour formulation will assist students to build confidence in achieving consistent results in lifting or depositing colour through a variety of techniques to colour hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent colour. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

The craft of hairdressing goes beyond the salon, where scissors are rarely required. This is the world of editorial, film, fashion, bridal, and avant-garde. In this course, students will study the different genres of dressing hair, placements, braiding, techniques, tools, and the use of various pins and supportive products. Learn the famous beach waves, runway ponytail, classic chignons and how to begin branding your signature as a finisher. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Shaping is the cornerstone of the hairstyling industry. Each stylist: a sculptor; the medium: hair. Students will learn in-depth consultations techniques with awareness to, hair texture, lifestyle, and face shape. This course introduces the student to the art of interior and exterior shaping with the underpinning knowledge to distribution and parting hair. Students will learn foundational layering, framing, and blow-drying methods. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Students are given the opportunity to witness specialists that have revolutionized the industry of hairstyling, with a unique perspective behind the scenes of hairstyling mastery. Students will be left inspired as these professionals create unforgettable memories by sharing tips & tricks and their love for our craft. The students will be assessed through the preparation of questions prior to each presentation, and through follow-up reflection on what they have observed.

Self-promotion, marketing, and retail sales in the spa industry is key to having a successful business. Students will create their own ethical and professional Social Media accounts using different platforms to self-promote their business model and mission statement, linking to services, products and online booking and sales. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Understanding ingredients and the formulations of products is a key component in the journey to becoming a successful hairstylist. Students will learn how the selection of professional products plays an integral role throughout shape, colour and session styling to create the hair design. Throughout this course the student will learn the importance of the following topics: client-focused approach to retailing, the importance of using hair care products that support ethical and sustainable farming practices, natural versus synthetic, and the ethics of using cruelty-free products. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

Students are now exposed to the real-world experience in the college's innovative Academy Salon, further developing professional skills of introductory shape, colour and session styling in a safe supportive learning environment. During this practicum, students will work on clients and participate in creating an exceptional salon experience, from the initial greeting, consultation, preparation, service, and client aftercare. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)
• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)
• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Students will continue to learn in-depth product knowledge and communication skills to become trusted professionals who educate and advise clients on maintaining healthy scalp and hair, as well as, recommending products to assist in achieving a variety of in-salon styles at home. Students will be taught how to cultivate the relationship between the stylist, the client, and the brand to highlight the importance of retailing, and client retention to build a successful profitable business. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Product Knowledge and Customer Care (HSTL 4)

Broadening colour theory and palette, the students will be introduced to advanced colouring, and lightening techniques, including colour correction. Students will continue to develop skills in creative colour artistry, such as special effects and vibrant hues, using customized placement and tonal palette. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs where students will continue to build confidence in their hair colouring journey.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)

Students become more fluent in the art of dressing hair, with a newly refined eye for beauty and balance. Learn the ways of wigs, extensions, and accessories to increase their creativity toolbox adapting to the ever-changing seasons of hair fashion. Students will build confidence and skill ability in creating memories for grad, prom, and wedding. Students will learn Mood-Board making and team collaboration with peers to prepare themed collections. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)

Artistic sculpting will be taught to optimize angles of concave and convex and C-shape graduation. Further skills of scissor-over-comb, travelling layers, texturizing, and face framing will continue to elevate the students' technical abilities in the art of shaping. Students will develop further blow-drying and finishing techniques. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs for students to continue to develop all skills. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Exploring various hair profiles, students will learn strategies to interact with different cultures to create an environment of inclusivity, while appreciating the multitude of hair textures. Students will learn that harsh chemicals are not required to create structural change to the hair. Learn how to transform hair texture using a permanent formaldehyde-free service to de-frizz and de-kink hair. Students will also be instructed in the methods of traditional permanent wave. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students will evolve to an advanced level within the college's Academy Salon where they continue to develop professional skills in shape, colour, and session styling. Students will be fully immersed in all daily business activities, with a focus on client rapport building, retention, retail expertise and overall exceptional client experiences. The Salon provides a platform for students to build on their soft skills to become a well-rounded professional. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Academy Salon I (HSTL 10)

This course will expand the student's knowledge and skill in the methods of Balayage, Ombre, and variations of melding and shadowing, as well as other innovations using advanced colour, lightening, and toning techniques to become a true artist painting with a colour brush. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Colour II (HSTL 8)

Welcome to production! As visionaries, students now allow their imagination to run free, creating fantasies and dreams, using hair as their vessel to explore characters and personalities in subtle or abstract ways. Students work on compiling their collections, to showcase their ideas before the final creation. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Session Styling II (HSTL 7)

Advanced expressive sculpting techniques will be taught such as slide, notching, and point cutting, to elevate each student to become a creative hairstyling artist. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Shape II (HSTL 6)

Sole proprietorship is a common business model in the hairstyling industry. Students will learn the importance of financial planning, facilities, inventory management, employment law, and insurance considerations. This course will teach the basics of day-to-day salon operations including sensible and ethical decision making. Assessments include a full business plan that can be used to apply for funds to turn your goals into a reality.

Makeup is the magical art of transformation. Students will learn the techniques of concealing, contouring, shading and colour placement to achieve a flawless canvas to showcase, day, evening, bridal and mature makeup application. Students will be encouraged to let their creativity soar with more advanced skills to create stunning images and illusions for photographic, avent garde and runway showpieces. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Communications 1 for Health Professionals is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications relevant to professions in health. In this course, students learn to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct research, cite references, revise for clarity and correctness, and present those results in various formats. In seminars, labs, and modules students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities relevant to health studies, including the development and presentation of a research assignment to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments within in the field of health.

As a colour artist, the hair is our canvas. Understanding the theory of the colour wheel and its relationship to colour formulation and application techniques is pivotal to becoming an outstanding colourist. An in-depth colour consultation system will be taught to establish the client's natural hair colour level to determine the achievability of the desired outcome. The theory of colour formulation will assist students to build confidence in achieving consistent results in lifting or depositing colour through a variety of techniques to colour hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent colour. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

The craft of hairdressing goes beyond the salon, where scissors are rarely required. This is the world of editorial, film, fashion, bridal, and avant-garde. In this course, students will study the different genres of dressing hair, placements, braiding, techniques, tools, and the use of various pins and supportive products. Learn the famous beach waves, runway ponytail, classic chignons and how to begin branding your signature as a finisher. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Shaping is the cornerstone of the hairstyling industry. Each stylist: a sculptor; the medium: hair. Students will learn in-depth consultations techniques with awareness to, hair texture, lifestyle, and face shape. This course introduces the student to the art of interior and exterior shaping with the underpinning knowledge to distribution and parting hair. Students will learn foundational layering, framing, and blow-drying methods. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Students are given the opportunity to witness specialists that have revolutionized the industry of hairstyling, with a unique perspective behind the scenes of hairstyling mastery. Students will be left inspired as these professionals create unforgettable memories by sharing tips & tricks and their love for our craft. The students will be assessed through the preparation of questions prior to each presentation, and through follow-up reflection on what they have observed.

Self-promotion, marketing, and retail sales in the spa industry is key to having a successful business. Students will create their own ethical and professional Social Media accounts using different platforms to self-promote their business model and mission statement, linking to services, products and online booking and sales. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Understanding ingredients and the formulations of products is a key component in the journey to becoming a successful hairstylist. Students will learn how the selection of professional products plays an integral role throughout shape, colour and session styling to create the hair design. Throughout this course the student will learn the importance of the following topics: client-focused approach to retailing, the importance of using hair care products that support ethical and sustainable farming practices, natural versus synthetic, and the ethics of using cruelty-free products. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

Students are now exposed to the real-world experience in the college's innovative Academy Salon, further developing professional skills of introductory shape, colour and session styling in a safe supportive learning environment. During this practicum, students will work on clients and participate in creating an exceptional salon experience, from the initial greeting, consultation, preparation, service, and client aftercare. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)
• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)
• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Students will continue to learn in-depth product knowledge and communication skills to become trusted professionals who educate and advise clients on maintaining healthy scalp and hair, as well as, recommending products to assist in achieving a variety of in-salon styles at home. Students will be taught how to cultivate the relationship between the stylist, the client, and the brand to highlight the importance of retailing, and client retention to build a successful profitable business. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Product Knowledge and Customer Care (HSTL 4)

Broadening colour theory and palette, the students will be introduced to advanced colouring, and lightening techniques, including colour correction. Students will continue to develop skills in creative colour artistry, such as special effects and vibrant hues, using customized placement and tonal palette. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs where students will continue to build confidence in their hair colouring journey.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)

Students become more fluent in the art of dressing hair, with a newly refined eye for beauty and balance. Learn the ways of wigs, extensions, and accessories to increase their creativity toolbox adapting to the ever-changing seasons of hair fashion. Students will build confidence and skill ability in creating memories for grad, prom, and wedding. Students will learn Mood-Board making and team collaboration with peers to prepare themed collections. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)

Artistic sculpting will be taught to optimize angles of concave and convex and C-shape graduation. Further skills of scissor-over-comb, travelling layers, texturizing, and face framing will continue to elevate the students' technical abilities in the art of shaping. Students will develop further blow-drying and finishing techniques. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs for students to continue to develop all skills. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Exploring various hair profiles, students will learn strategies to interact with different cultures to create an environment of inclusivity, while appreciating the multitude of hair textures. Students will learn that harsh chemicals are not required to create structural change to the hair. Learn how to transform hair texture using a permanent formaldehyde-free service to de-frizz and de-kink hair. Students will also be instructed in the methods of traditional permanent wave. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students will evolve to an advanced level within the college's Academy Salon where they continue to develop professional skills in shape, colour, and session styling. Students will be fully immersed in all daily business activities, with a focus on client rapport building, retention, retail expertise and overall exceptional client experiences. The Salon provides a platform for students to build on their soft skills to become a well-rounded professional. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Academy Salon I (HSTL 10)

This course will expand the student's knowledge and skill in the methods of Balayage, Ombre, and variations of melding and shadowing, as well as other innovations using advanced colour, lightening, and toning techniques to become a true artist painting with a colour brush. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Colour II (HSTL 8)

Welcome to production! As visionaries, students now allow their imagination to run free, creating fantasies and dreams, using hair as their vessel to explore characters and personalities in subtle or abstract ways. Students work on compiling their collections, to showcase their ideas before the final creation. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Session Styling II (HSTL 7)

Advanced expressive sculpting techniques will be taught such as slide, notching, and point cutting, to elevate each student to become a creative hairstyling artist. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Shape II (HSTL 6)

Sole proprietorship is a common business model in the hairstyling industry. Students will learn the importance of financial planning, facilities, inventory management, employment law, and insurance considerations. This course will teach the basics of day-to-day salon operations including sensible and ethical decision making. Assessments include a full business plan that can be used to apply for funds to turn your goals into a reality.

Makeup is the magical art of transformation. Students will learn the techniques of concealing, contouring, shading and colour placement to achieve a flawless canvas to showcase, day, evening, bridal and mature makeup application. Students will be encouraged to let their creativity soar with more advanced skills to create stunning images and illusions for photographic, avent garde and runway showpieces. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Communications 1 for Health Professionals is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications relevant to professions in health. In this course, students learn to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct research, cite references, revise for clarity and correctness, and present those results in various formats. In seminars, labs, and modules students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities relevant to health studies, including the development and presentation of a research assignment to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments within in the field of health.

As a colour artist, the hair is our canvas. Understanding the theory of the colour wheel and its relationship to colour formulation and application techniques is pivotal to becoming an outstanding colourist. An in-depth colour consultation system will be taught to establish the client's natural hair colour level to determine the achievability of the desired outcome. The theory of colour formulation will assist students to build confidence in achieving consistent results in lifting or depositing colour through a variety of techniques to colour hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent colour. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

The craft of hairdressing goes beyond the salon, where scissors are rarely required. This is the world of editorial, film, fashion, bridal, and avant-garde. In this course, students will study the different genres of dressing hair, placements, braiding, techniques, tools, and the use of various pins and supportive products. Learn the famous beach waves, runway ponytail, classic chignons and how to begin branding your signature as a finisher. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Shaping is the cornerstone of the hairstyling industry. Each stylist: a sculptor; the medium: hair. Students will learn in-depth consultations techniques with awareness to, hair texture, lifestyle, and face shape. This course introduces the student to the art of interior and exterior shaping with the underpinning knowledge to distribution and parting hair. Students will learn foundational layering, framing, and blow-drying methods. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Students are given the opportunity to witness specialists that have revolutionized the industry of hairstyling, with a unique perspective behind the scenes of hairstyling mastery. Students will be left inspired as these professionals create unforgettable memories by sharing tips & tricks and their love for our craft. The students will be assessed through the preparation of questions prior to each presentation, and through follow-up reflection on what they have observed.

Self-promotion, marketing, and retail sales in the spa industry is key to having a successful business. Students will create their own ethical and professional Social Media accounts using different platforms to self-promote their business model and mission statement, linking to services, products and online booking and sales. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Understanding ingredients and the formulations of products is a key component in the journey to becoming a successful hairstylist. Students will learn how the selection of professional products plays an integral role throughout shape, colour and session styling to create the hair design. Throughout this course the student will learn the importance of the following topics: client-focused approach to retailing, the importance of using hair care products that support ethical and sustainable farming practices, natural versus synthetic, and the ethics of using cruelty-free products. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

Students are now exposed to the real-world experience in the college's innovative Academy Salon, further developing professional skills of introductory shape, colour and session styling in a safe supportive learning environment. During this practicum, students will work on clients and participate in creating an exceptional salon experience, from the initial greeting, consultation, preparation, service, and client aftercare. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)
• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)
• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Students will continue to learn in-depth product knowledge and communication skills to become trusted professionals who educate and advise clients on maintaining healthy scalp and hair, as well as, recommending products to assist in achieving a variety of in-salon styles at home. Students will be taught how to cultivate the relationship between the stylist, the client, and the brand to highlight the importance of retailing, and client retention to build a successful profitable business. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Product Knowledge and Customer Care (HSTL 4)

Broadening colour theory and palette, the students will be introduced to advanced colouring, and lightening techniques, including colour correction. Students will continue to develop skills in creative colour artistry, such as special effects and vibrant hues, using customized placement and tonal palette. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs where students will continue to build confidence in their hair colouring journey.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)

Students become more fluent in the art of dressing hair, with a newly refined eye for beauty and balance. Learn the ways of wigs, extensions, and accessories to increase their creativity toolbox adapting to the ever-changing seasons of hair fashion. Students will build confidence and skill ability in creating memories for grad, prom, and wedding. Students will learn Mood-Board making and team collaboration with peers to prepare themed collections. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)

Artistic sculpting will be taught to optimize angles of concave and convex and C-shape graduation. Further skills of scissor-over-comb, travelling layers, texturizing, and face framing will continue to elevate the students' technical abilities in the art of shaping. Students will develop further blow-drying and finishing techniques. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs for students to continue to develop all skills. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Exploring various hair profiles, students will learn strategies to interact with different cultures to create an environment of inclusivity, while appreciating the multitude of hair textures. Students will learn that harsh chemicals are not required to create structural change to the hair. Learn how to transform hair texture using a permanent formaldehyde-free service to de-frizz and de-kink hair. Students will also be instructed in the methods of traditional permanent wave. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students will evolve to an advanced level within the college's Academy Salon where they continue to develop professional skills in shape, colour, and session styling. Students will be fully immersed in all daily business activities, with a focus on client rapport building, retention, retail expertise and overall exceptional client experiences. The Salon provides a platform for students to build on their soft skills to become a well-rounded professional. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Academy Salon I (HSTL 10)

This course will expand the student's knowledge and skill in the methods of Balayage, Ombre, and variations of melding and shadowing, as well as other innovations using advanced colour, lightening, and toning techniques to become a true artist painting with a colour brush. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Colour II (HSTL 8)

Welcome to production! As visionaries, students now allow their imagination to run free, creating fantasies and dreams, using hair as their vessel to explore characters and personalities in subtle or abstract ways. Students work on compiling their collections, to showcase their ideas before the final creation. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Session Styling II (HSTL 7)

Advanced expressive sculpting techniques will be taught such as slide, notching, and point cutting, to elevate each student to become a creative hairstyling artist. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Shape II (HSTL 6)

Sole proprietorship is a common business model in the hairstyling industry. Students will learn the importance of financial planning, facilities, inventory management, employment law, and insurance considerations. This course will teach the basics of day-to-day salon operations including sensible and ethical decision making. Assessments include a full business plan that can be used to apply for funds to turn your goals into a reality.

Makeup is the magical art of transformation. Students will learn the techniques of concealing, contouring, shading and colour placement to achieve a flawless canvas to showcase, day, evening, bridal and mature makeup application. Students will be encouraged to let their creativity soar with more advanced skills to create stunning images and illusions for photographic, avent garde and runway showpieces. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Communications 1 for Health Professionals is an introductory course that provides a foundation in college-level communications relevant to professions in health. In this course, students learn to read critically, write appropriately for a variety of audiences, conduct research, cite references, revise for clarity and correctness, and present those results in various formats. In seminars, labs, and modules students will engage in both independent and collaborative activities relevant to health studies, including the development and presentation of a research assignment to help them become more effective communicators in academic and professional environments within in the field of health.

As a colour artist, the hair is our canvas. Understanding the theory of the colour wheel and its relationship to colour formulation and application techniques is pivotal to becoming an outstanding colourist. An in-depth colour consultation system will be taught to establish the client's natural hair colour level to determine the achievability of the desired outcome. The theory of colour formulation will assist students to build confidence in achieving consistent results in lifting or depositing colour through a variety of techniques to colour hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, or permanent colour. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

The craft of hairdressing goes beyond the salon, where scissors are rarely required. This is the world of editorial, film, fashion, bridal, and avant-garde. In this course, students will study the different genres of dressing hair, placements, braiding, techniques, tools, and the use of various pins and supportive products. Learn the famous beach waves, runway ponytail, classic chignons and how to begin branding your signature as a finisher. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Shaping is the cornerstone of the hairstyling industry. Each stylist: a sculptor; the medium: hair. Students will learn in-depth consultations techniques with awareness to, hair texture, lifestyle, and face shape. This course introduces the student to the art of interior and exterior shaping with the underpinning knowledge to distribution and parting hair. Students will learn foundational layering, framing, and blow-drying methods. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Students are given the opportunity to witness specialists that have revolutionized the industry of hairstyling, with a unique perspective behind the scenes of hairstyling mastery. Students will be left inspired as these professionals create unforgettable memories by sharing tips & tricks and their love for our craft. The students will be assessed through the preparation of questions prior to each presentation, and through follow-up reflection on what they have observed.

Self-promotion, marketing, and retail sales in the spa industry is key to having a successful business. Students will create their own ethical and professional Social Media accounts using different platforms to self-promote their business model and mission statement, linking to services, products and online booking and sales. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Understanding ingredients and the formulations of products is a key component in the journey to becoming a successful hairstylist. Students will learn how the selection of professional products plays an integral role throughout shape, colour and session styling to create the hair design. Throughout this course the student will learn the importance of the following topics: client-focused approach to retailing, the importance of using hair care products that support ethical and sustainable farming practices, natural versus synthetic, and the ethics of using cruelty-free products. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

This course is an introduction to the study of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) peoples in Canada. Students will explore the complex historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The course will also guide students to begin to understand the diversity and depth of Indigenous societies, worldviews, and knowledge through a multi-disciplinary lens.

Students are now exposed to the real-world experience in the college's innovative Academy Salon, further developing professional skills of introductory shape, colour and session styling in a safe supportive learning environment. During this practicum, students will work on clients and participate in creating an exceptional salon experience, from the initial greeting, consultation, preparation, service, and client aftercare. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)
• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)
• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Students will continue to learn in-depth product knowledge and communication skills to become trusted professionals who educate and advise clients on maintaining healthy scalp and hair, as well as, recommending products to assist in achieving a variety of in-salon styles at home. Students will be taught how to cultivate the relationship between the stylist, the client, and the brand to highlight the importance of retailing, and client retention to build a successful profitable business. Knowledge will be shown through theoretical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Product Knowledge and Customer Care (HSTL 4)

Broadening colour theory and palette, the students will be introduced to advanced colouring, and lightening techniques, including colour correction. Students will continue to develop skills in creative colour artistry, such as special effects and vibrant hues, using customized placement and tonal palette. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs where students will continue to build confidence in their hair colouring journey.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Colour I (HSTL 3)

Students become more fluent in the art of dressing hair, with a newly refined eye for beauty and balance. Learn the ways of wigs, extensions, and accessories to increase their creativity toolbox adapting to the ever-changing seasons of hair fashion. Students will build confidence and skill ability in creating memories for grad, prom, and wedding. Students will learn Mood-Board making and team collaboration with peers to prepare themed collections. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Session Styling I (HSTL 2)

Artistic sculpting will be taught to optimize angles of concave and convex and C-shape graduation. Further skills of scissor-over-comb, travelling layers, texturizing, and face framing will continue to elevate the students' technical abilities in the art of shaping. Students will develop further blow-drying and finishing techniques. Through hands-on learning, theoretical knowledge will be transferred into the practical labs for students to continue to develop all skills. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Foundations of Shape I (HSTL 1)

Exploring various hair profiles, students will learn strategies to interact with different cultures to create an environment of inclusivity, while appreciating the multitude of hair textures. Students will learn that harsh chemicals are not required to create structural change to the hair. Learn how to transform hair texture using a permanent formaldehyde-free service to de-frizz and de-kink hair. Students will also be instructed in the methods of traditional permanent wave. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.

Students will evolve to an advanced level within the college's Academy Salon where they continue to develop professional skills in shape, colour, and session styling. Students will be fully immersed in all daily business activities, with a focus on client rapport building, retention, retail expertise and overall exceptional client experiences. The Salon provides a platform for students to build on their soft skills to become a well-rounded professional. The students will be continually assessed on time management, communication, team building and practical skills.

Pre-Requisites

• Academy Salon I (HSTL 10)

This course will expand the student's knowledge and skill in the methods of Balayage, Ombre, and variations of melding and shadowing, as well as other innovations using advanced colour, lightening, and toning techniques to become a true artist painting with a colour brush. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Colour II (HSTL 8)

Welcome to production! As visionaries, students now allow their imagination to run free, creating fantasies and dreams, using hair as their vessel to explore characters and personalities in subtle or abstract ways. Students work on compiling their collections, to showcase their ideas before the final creation. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Session Styling II (HSTL 7)

Advanced expressive sculpting techniques will be taught such as slide, notching, and point cutting, to elevate each student to become a creative hairstyling artist. By the end of the semester, the student's collection will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

• Intermediate Shape II (HSTL 6)

Sole proprietorship is a common business model in the hairstyling industry. Students will learn the importance of financial planning, facilities, inventory management, employment law, and insurance considerations. This course will teach the basics of day-to-day salon operations including sensible and ethical decision making. Assessments include a full business plan that can be used to apply for funds to turn your goals into a reality.

Makeup is the magical art of transformation. Students will learn the techniques of concealing, contouring, shading and colour placement to achieve a flawless canvas to showcase, day, evening, bridal and mature makeup application. Students will be encouraged to let their creativity soar with more advanced skills to create stunning images and illusions for photographic, avent garde and runway showpieces. By the end of the semester, projects will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase their work. Knowledge and skills will be shown through practical assessments.

All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.

Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.

Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.

You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.