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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FSE 258 Restorative Art and Lab I

3 credits
This course is a survey of the basic principles of restorative art as they relate to funeral service. Especially stressed are the techniques and importance of creating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the benefit of the surviving family members. This course will have a lecture and hands-on laboratory component.

Prerequisites: BIOL& 175 , FSE 140 , and FSE 141  

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of obtaining written or oral permission to perform restorative procedures 
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between restorative and embalming procedures
  • Name and locate the major bony structures of the skull and explain how each influences surface form 
  • Name and locate the major muscles of the face and explain how each influences surface form and expression
  • Identify and describe the natural and acquired facial markings of the face and neck
  • Describe and explain facial proportions and how they relate to the natural form of the facial features and facial restoration 
  • Identify and describe the forms of the head and face from the profile, frontal, and bilateral views
  • Identify and describe the four major facial features, their parts and variations
  • Describe the principles of color theory as it applies to pigments, their classifications, and their relationship to cosmetic compounds 
  • Apply the correct colorants to achieve a natural appearance under various conditions
  • Identify, describe, and utilize the various cosmetic materials, treatments, and restorative equipment
  • Utilize the principles of illumination as they apply to color theory and cosmetics


Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40