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2026-2027 Catalog

MORT 209 - Restorative Art


PREREQUISITES: MORT 105 - Embalming Theory I  and MORT 106 - Anatomy for Funeral Service .
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: MORT 205 - Embalming Theory II  

PROGRAM: Mortuary Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

The study of facial anatomy, color relationships, and restorations. Development of skills in anatomical modeling and cosmetics.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Recognize the importance of obtaining written permission to perform any restorative procedure.
  2. Relate specific types of restoration to the correct embalming procedures.
  3. Select from a specified cosmetic medium, the correct colorants to achieve a natural appearance under various conditions.
  4. Identify and describe various cosmetic and restorative treatments, materials, and equipment.
  5. Identify and describe the forms of the head and face from direct and profile views.
  6. Describe and explain facial proportions and how they relate to natural form of the facial features and facial restoration.
  7. Identify and describe the four major facial features and their variations.
  8. Identify and describe the natural and acquired facial markings to the features of the face and neck.
  9. Classify and explain the principles of pigmentary mixtures, and relate their application to cosmetic compounds.
  10. Classify and explain the principles of transmitted and reflected light and color and their ability to alter natural appearance.
  11. Name and locate the major bony structures of the skull and explain how each influences surface forms.
  12. Name and locate the major muscles of the face and explain how each influences surface form and expression.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Written permission to perform restorative art
  • Natural and acquired facial markings
  • Cosmetic mediums
  • Pigmentary mixtures
  • Facial proportions
  • Major bony facial structures
  • Facial features
  • Major facial muscles

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)