Unit 212- Create an Image based on a theme.

• Hairdressing
• Higher Education (degree)

Expectations- Classroom Rules

• No entering the classroom without a tutor 
• No food or drinks  when entering the classroom- Only water in a clear bottle
• Log onto a Chromebook
•  Participate fully in your session-Complete 'Do Now' task
• No Hands up- Questions- No opt out 
• No use of mobile phones- unless instructed to by tutor
• Learning Review booklets/ Knowledge organisers 
• * NEW- Toilet Breaks- You will not be able to go in the first 30 minutes nor the last 15 minutes of a lesson 
• Remember to put Chromebooks at the end of session and remember to log out and put back on charge. 

Unit 212- Create an Image based on  Theme 

Opportunities for creating and image ​

1. Opportunities available in your salon and/or college for creating an image:

• A competition

• Themed event

• Special occasion.

2. What types of images could be covered?

• A historical look, A fantasy look, Special Occasion 

3. What makes up an image?

• Hair

• Clothes

• Make-up

• Accessories

How to present a design image​

Prepare and present sketches​

Prepare and present mood boards and story board.​

Take photographs of your practice sessions of hair and present.​

Prepare a make -up plan for your desired look.​

Prepare pictures and ideas for clothes.​

Prepare images of ideas for completed look​

Design Planning 

Design planning must be accurate and detailed to help obtain the best results, especially for photographic work.

Consider the following considerations:

• Image – historical look, fantasy look or special occasion

Design Planning 

•Mood board of ideas from research

• Action plan for any problems that may occur

• Practise sessions and evaluation techniques

What is the purpose of a mood board?

Mood Board 

Mood board: The thought process, story

behind an image, a poster, collage, display

of ideas; can include media images, text,

objects, textiles, accessories.

Theme: Decide upon a theme for your

project, avant-garde, catwalk, wedding

hair, school prom hair, historical ideas,

famous people, fantasy, futuristic, Disney

characters, make believe, classic (current

fashion).

Methods of identifying media images:

Imagery from the internet, books,

magazines, television, films, photographs.

Design Planning 

mood board develops into a story board when narrowing down ideas of development (eg hair, clothes etc)

• model (remember, you need a model who has the time for you to practise)

• time prior to event

• time during the event

• hair stylist

• clothes

• accessories

Different Hair Designs

Historical

Theatrical 

Era's 

Avant- Garde

Cultural

Where can you research for different ideas-- consider more than just the internet....

Research Ideas​

•  Internet
  

• Libraries

• TV

• Films

• Magazines/journals

• Books

• Videos

• Photographs

• Paintings

• Environment/nature

• Discussions with people who have had some involvement eg cultural groups in the area you are researching.

Where to research the image being created and access materials

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Where to access clothes

• Hire shops

• Theatre (usually have costume hire)

• Charity shops

• High street stores

• Make the clothes required for the look

• Ask students from fashion design at your college to help

• Model’s own clothes.

Remember clothing should complement the image not overwhelm it.

Accessories​

 Jewellery

• Hair decoration

• Props (depending on image).

Hair

• Hair magazines/journals

• Hair books

• Photographs

• Discussions with colleagues, tutor, manager or students on a hairdressing course

• Hair videos

• Hair stylist.

The importance of communication

Why is communication so important when planning and designing a creative image activity?

• To help understanding of information received from/to relevant people (all those involved in the design plan of the image).

• To give accurate information to relevant people on their roles, responsibilities and requirements.

• To ensure clear objectives are defined and set.

• To ensure there are no misunderstandings.

Communication & Conduct

Professional communication in a

salon environment: Try to avoid technical

language, always respond, consider clients

confidentiality.

Verbal – speaking (tone of voice, the

language you use, how quickly and

clearly), questioning (open, closed, probing).

Non-verbal – body language, positive

attitude (your posture, facial expressions,

hand gestures, the distance you stand),

listening (be patient, try to understand).

Written – visual aids, magazines, client

records.

Communication & Conduct

Behave professionally in a salon

environment: Follow health and safety

practice and procedure, salon code of

conduct, respect others, value client(s),

co-operate with others (be sympathetic,

fair, not aggressive), use appropriate

language, avoid gossip, maintain

confidentiality, polite/cheerful and friendly

manner, friendly facial expressions, open

body language, positive attitude, eye

contact, sensible behaviour, team work,

pride in work, punctuality, employer and

client loyalty.

Can you think of an problems that can occur when undertaking a competition

Problems ​

Models

Space limitations

venue restrictions

tools and resources

timings

budget

What technical skills can be used to enhance your design plan?

Describe the technical skills for creating a theme based image

Consider how these could compliment or enhance your chosen look.

Cutting

Styling and dressing

Perming

Colouring

Adding hair

Technical skills used to create an

image:​ Hairdressing

Shampooing and conditioning – normal,

dry, oily, chemically treated, damaged,

dandruff, surface, penetrating, scalp, leave

in.

Cutting – uniform layer, one length, short

graduation, long graduation.

Shaving and beard cutting – trim, reshape,

moustache, beard, full shave.

Setting – brick, directional, wet, dry, finger

waves, pin-curls.

Blow-drying – finger dry, curling,

straightening and smoothing, body.

Technical skills used to create an

image:​

Colouring – semi, full head quasi, full

head permanent, re-growth, woven, pulled

through.

Perming – brick, directional, stack wind, spiral etc.

Hair up – plaiting, rolls, pleat.

Beauty

Skin care – full facial, express facial,

prescriptive facial.

Waxing – body, leg, arm, facial, intimate

waxing.

Presenting your final image​

Competition

 Advantages to workplace

Increase clients.

Increase in services offered by the business.

Increase profits to business.

Improved professional image of salon.

Presenting your final image​

 Benefits to self

 Increase clientele.

Increase commission.

Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.

Improve professional image.

Possible publicity.

Presenting your final image​​

Hair Show

Advantages to workplace

Increase clients.

Increase in services offered by the business.

Increase profits to business.

Improved professional image of salon.

Presenting your final image​​

Hair Show

Benefits to self

Increase clientele.

Increase commission.

Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.

Improve professional image.

Possible publicity.

Presenting your final image

Photographic shoot

Advantages to workplace

Increase clients.

Increase in services offered by the business.

Increase profits to business.

Improved professional image of salon.

Presenting your final image

Photographic shoot

Benefits to self

Increase clientele.

Increase commission.

Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.

Improve professional image.

Possible publicity.

Evaluation​

You need to evaluate your image by obtaining feedback from people, to identify:

• Strengths: and how you can use them in future competitions or events

• Weaknesses: in the design, planning stage or when participating during the event. This will help identify how to improve on areas that need development

• Objectives: set in the design plan, were they met? If any have not been met, why?

Evaluation 

Who can you obtain feedback from to ensure the best possible response in helping with the evaluation task?

• Colleagues.

• Manager.

• Photographer.

• Make-up artist.

• Competition judges.

The method used for feedback may depend on whom you are obtaining feedback from. It is advisable to obtain feedback from more than one source.

Evaluation 

Areas you may wish to obtain feedback on:

• Did you meet the objectives set in the design plan

• Has the business benefited from the event (beauty show, photographic shoot, competition)

• Did everyone involved (make-up artist, photographer, model anyone who had a job role) carry out their roles effectively and meet the responsibilities set and agreed by them?

Evaluation ​

Methods of obtaining feedback:

• Hold a meeting for all who have been involved to discuss pre-plan points (to ensure you cover everything required).

• Use a questionnaire/evaluation form for the others involved.

• Ask questions to relevant people.

• Checklist self evaluation form to complete and discuss with relevant persons (manager).

Evaluation ​

Action:

• Discuss the above with your tutor to identify the most suitable method for you to use for your design image.

• If using a questionnaire and or self-evaluation checklist design this and have it ready for the event.

• If holding a meeting you will need to build this into the design plan.

• Make notes from the meeting, or if using questionnaires, evaluate the information and write a brief summary of the findings/outcome.

Mood Board 

Purpose of a mood board: A

communication method to target audience,

set the scene/storyline, share concept,

express mood/feelings behind image,

visual aid.

Mood Board 

How to present a mood board: Formal/

informal presentation, an actual board or

via computer software, PowerPoint

presentation, additional props/clothes/

make-up/accessories/jewellery, prepared

speech/prompt cards, professionalism,

varied communication skills (body

language, tone, clarity, projection of voice),

interpersonal skills.

Recap

Concept of advertising to a target

audience: Demonstrate presentation skills,

personal creative ideas, platform to show

technical skills, illustrates progression,

encourage motivation, enthusiasm and

creativity, boosts self esteem, personalised

to target audience.

Target audience: Invited guests, audience

can be drawn from dignitaries, workplace

colleagues, management team, teachers,

lecturers, tutors, peers, employers,

prospective employers, photographer,

television/news crew.

Design Guide 

• Explain how to research and develop ideas for creating an image
  
• Be able to describe ways of combining styling, dressing and finishing techniques to create the completed look- you must include how you are implementing your temporary hair extensions
  
• Be able to explain ways of presenting a created image and look effectively
  
• Be able to describe the potential commercial benefits of developing and creating design work
  
• Be able to state the importance of accurate planning, attention to detail and working to timescales
  
• Be able to explain how the venue can affect the design plans
• Be able to remedy problems that may occur with different opportunities for creating an image
  
• Be able to outline the skills required for presenting the image
  
• Be able to explain how other services can develop and complement the image and look 

What resources can you use to give you inspiration for your mood board.

1. Copying someone else's idea
2. Photos, Magazines, film

Why is it important to evaluate the final look and the process

1. It isn't that important
2. To work on any areas that need developing

What is the purpose of the mood board

1. To demonstrate creativity and links to the theme
2. To show that you can do a mood board

Which one best matches methods of evaluating your work?

1. Verbal Feedback, Written Feedback, Self Evaluation
2. Likes on your social media platforms

What methods are used for media images?

1. Textbooks, notes from class, photos on social media
2. Imagery from the internet, books, magazines, TV, Films, Photos

Which one best describes the concept of advertising to a target audience

1. Demonstrate good presentation, communication skills and use of technical skills
2. Creative flair, Ideas and technical skills

Why is it important to describe the technical skills for creating a theme based image?

2. To ensure your technical skills demonstrate a good interpretation of the mood board

Competition 

Start planning for your Competition look.

This Year's theme- Film- With a Tim Burton Twist 

Start Planning for your design plan-

Brainstorm some ideas and start collating some images to support this.