Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nail Techniques
Course Code: SGH224
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are obligated, as part of the course "IMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the Aydin Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students working in the field of beauty services with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on nail design, nail decoration, and prosthetic nails.

Course Content

Nail decoration, nail shaping, nail design, false nails, acrylic nails, permanent nail polish applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about nail design and its types
2.To have information about the machinery, equipment and cosmetics used in nail design
3.Ability to perform nail design applications
4.To perform prosthetic nail applications
5.To perform permanent nail polish applications
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor’s lecture notes
2.Nail Art, Helena BİGGS, (2018), Çev.Gizem Kayahan, Profil Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Nail Design: Definition, Importance and Types
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Tools and equipment used in nail design
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Tools and equipment used in nail design
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Coloring applications with nail polish
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Pattern applications on nails
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Pattern applications on nails
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Nail design applications using accessories
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Acrylic nail applications
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Acrylic nail applications
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Prosthetic nail applications
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Prosthetic nail applications
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Permanent nail polish applications
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Permanent nail polish applications
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Nail removal and nail health
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Studio Work1%20
Term Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Term Project1213
Studio Work14812
Quiz1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
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OÇ-1
5
2
2
5
2
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
2
3
4
OÇ-2
5
5
2
5
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
2
5
3
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
2
5
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
2
5
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026