Fashion Styling For Beginners Short Course

Course description

Style is an attitude, a fantasy, a way of living. It can dictate the rise or fall of a designer or movie star. This course provides a broad overview of the role of stylists in the fashion industry and an introduction to a variety of styling assignments - from revamping a celebrity's old and tired image, to styling and designing a magazine fashion shoot, and producing a designer's catwalk collection.

This course aims to enhance your styling skills through a variety of techniques, experiments, conversations and photo-shoots. We aim to challenge your current perception of the styling process, and help you on your way to finding your own ‘unique voice’ in the world of styling.

Who should take this course?

Anyone interested to learn about more the styling industry and get some practice on key fashion styling and communication skills. Whether you are wondering if the role of ‘Fashion Stylist’ is for you, just keen to understand more about how to put a look together for yourself or you’d like to add some more strings to your visual communication portfolio, Fashion Styling for Beginners is designed to give you an introduction to how a fashion stylist works.

Course outcomes:

This course consists of research, prep work, creative experiments, pitches and shoot opportunities.

• Students will learn to look for inspiration, create a story and putting a look together.
• Students will learn the fundamental techniques of sourcing garments, accessories and props.
• They will learn how to work with a photographer and models in the studio and on location, as well as undertaking individual creative projects.
• Tutors will work with each student, to help them bring their vision to life.

There is no right and wrong on this course, fashion stories are subjective, it’s all about exploring your creativity.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.