Restorative Art

Catalog description

Students will learn about the principles of restorative art as they relate to funeral service. The course focuses on the techniques of restoring and recreating an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased through establishment of proper form and color of a given case. Proportional relationships, the anatomical structure of the facial area of the human skull, wax modeling, color theory, lighting and cosmetic principles are presented along with the guidelines, materials and the steps needed to address minor and major restorations. Students practice restorative art in laboratories provided by the college. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1).